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117 Things You Should F*#king Know About Your World

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117 Things You Should F*#king Know About Your World by Paul Parsons and IFL Science offers a fascinating exploration of scientific facts and theories that shape our understanding of the world. The book covers a diverse range of topics, from the mysteries of space to the intricacies of the human body, all presented in an engaging and humorous style. It's a book that makes complex scientific concepts accessible and enjoyable for readers with an interest in the wonders of science and nature.
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This book may appeal to you if you're curious about intriguing and unexpected facts about our planet, delivered with a fun and irreverent tone. You'll enjoy it if you're a fan of science presented in an accessible and entertaining way, offering insights that challenge and expand your understanding of the world.

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117 Things You Should F*#king Know About Your World

Fascinating stories and far-out facts about the universe from IFLScience.

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Did you know your irises are lying to you and all human eyes are actually brown?

Want to know the absolute worst way to die, according to science?

Did you know that smoking psychedelic toad milk could alleviate depression for up to four weeks?

117 Things You Should F*#king Know About Your World tells you the answers to these questions and many more weird and wonderful facts about the universe. Split into the site's different subject areas of environment, technology, space, health and medicine, plants and animals, physics and chemistry, this is the ultimate science book.

With 25 million social media followers, I F*#king Love Science is the world's favourite source of science on the web. From missing nuclear weapons and Facebook secret files to the world's smallest computer and why you should wrap your car keys in tinfoil, this is the book that only the world's leading source of crazy-but-true stories could produce.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788402323

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Cassell

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 580g

Pages: 256

About the Author

The writers of IFLScience not only have a passion for science but they all have a background in various scientific fields. They consist of certified doctors of the stars and masters of the quirky world of quantum; neuroscientists and lovers of fluffy animals, sea creatures and wildlife conservation; biologists and chemists. Safe to say they know what they are talking about!

Paul Parsons has been an editor and author specialising in popular science for more than 20 years. His work has appeared in New Scientist, the Guardian, Men's Health, and many more publications both in print and online. His books include The Science of Doctor Who, Science in 100 Key Breakthroughs, and The Beginning and the End of Everything. He lives in Buckinghamshire, England.

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