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Gory Details

Adventures From the Dark Side of Science
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Gory Details by Erika Engelhaupt delves into the fascinating and often macabre curiosities of science. Engelhaupt explores the strange and unsettling corners of biology, psychology, and more, providing intriguing insights with a mix of humour and scientific expertise. It's a captivating journey that reveals the bizarre aspects of our world and ourselves.
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You might like this book if you enjoy exploring the strange and fascinating aspects of science and human behaviour, with a dose of humour and curiosity. This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by quirky, sometimes macabre, tales backed by scientific investigation.

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Gory Details

Uses humour and real science to illuminate the gross, strange, morbid, and outright absurd realities of our bodies, our earth, and our universe.

Infused with Mary Roach-style humor and science, this narrative illuminates the gross, strange, morbid, and outright absurd realities of our bodies, the Earth, and universe.

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Immerse yourself in a treasure trove of unsettling yet fascinating knowledge with Gory Details by Erika Engelhaupt. This captivating book, filled with humour and scientific exploration reminiscent of Mary Roach, delves into the most peculiar and often overlooked aspects of the natural world and human anatomy. Through engaging storytelling and sharp wit, Engelhaupt sheds light on the bizarre, the grotesque, and the downright absurd realities that exist in our bodies and the universe.

Gory Details takes readers on an extraordinary journey that encompasses everything from the notorious habits of murderous mammals to the perplexing science of body odours. Engelhaupt’s inquisitive mind and journalistic prowess bring to life the stories of a research biologist who deliberately stung himself with various insects to document the pain, and the curious case of environmental phenomena that poke fun at our understanding of nature.

This book is more than just a collection of strange facts and anecdotes; it’s a thought-provoking exploration of biology, anatomy, space exploration, nature, and more. Engelhaupt’s narrative is built upon extensive interviews with leading researchers, revealing the real-world applications of their work in a manner that is both educational and entertaining. With each page, readers are invited to reconsider their perspectives on the world around them, all while enjoying a good laugh.

Perfect for fans of humorous science writing, Gory Details offers a unique blend of light-hearted fun and serious inquiry. Whether you’re curious about the microscopic creatures living on your skin or the science behind the most gruesome medical conditions, this book will both entertain and enlighten, making it a must-read for anyone with a taste for the macabre and wonderful intricacies of science.

With her signature style, Erika Engelhaupt manages to turn the macabre into the marvellous, making Gory Details an indispensable addition to the bookshelf of any science enthusiast or curious reader.Prepare to be amazed, entertained, and occasionally grossed out by the unexpected revelations found within this wickedly informative and delightfully entertaining narrative.

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Gory Details by Erika Engelhaupt delves into intriguing, often unsettling scientific questions that many ponder but rarely express. Engelhaupt provides answers that are both humorous and scientifically satisfying, covering topics from murderous meerkats to the mysteries of earwax. Despite the potential to make readers cringe, the book is compelling and hard to put down.

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ISBN: 9781426220975

Publisher: National Geographic Society

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 March 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: National Geographic Society

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

ERIKA ENGELHAUPT has spent more than a decade writing and editing for top science magazines, newspapers, and websites, including National Geographic, Science News, Scientific America, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and NPR. Her love of storytelling has also brought her to the stage, where she's appeared in comedy clubs and on podcasts like The Story Collider. The author of National Geographic's acclaimed "Gory Details" blog, she lives in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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