Andy Warner

Did you know that 32 pigeons have received medals for wartime valour? And a dog named Laika was the very first creature in space? Did you know that there is an island in Japan entirely overrun by bunnies? And – for a brief time – rats adorned with ribbons were a popular lap pet in upper-class London? In Andy Warner's...

The bestselling author of Brief History of Everyday Objects explores the animals we love, the ones we make use of, and the ones that make use of us in this hilarious, informative mix of storytelling and factbook. Did you know that 32 pigeons have received medals for wartime valour? And a dog named Laika was the very first creature to...

Did you know that plants helped shape our modern world? It may sound ridiculous, but empires have risen and fallen because of stuff you'd find in your grocery store's vegetable aisle. Through wars, famine, prosperity, and more, every aspect of our lives and livelihoods has something to do with plants! Whether or not you notice them, plants are as central...