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The Things that Nobody Knows
501 Mysteries of Life, the Universe and Everything
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The perfect quirky Christmas present for readers of New Scientist and anyone who enjoys QI. A fascinating and unputdownable exploration of the limits of human knowledge of our planet, its history and culture, and the universe beyond.
Now in paperback: the perfect quirky Christmas present for readers of New Scientist and anyone who enjoys QI. The Things that Nobody Knows is a fascinating and unputdownable exploration of the limits of human knowledge of our planet, its history and culture, and the universe beyond.
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Here are many, many things that nobody knows.
Why are so many giraffes gay? Has human evolution stopped? Where did our alphabet come from? Can robots become self-aware? Can lobsters recognise other lobsters by sight? What goes on inside a black hole? Are cell phones bad for us? Why can't we remember anything from our earliest years?
Full of the mysteries of life, the universe and everything, The Things that Nobody Knows is a fascinating and unputdownable exploration of the limits of human knowledge of our planet, its history and culture, and the universe beyond.
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The Things that Nobody Knows by William Hartston is an engaging exploration of scientific and historical mysteries, presented in humorous and easily digestible segments. Critics praise its well-researched content and entertaining narrative style, with reviews highlighting its wit and optimistic tone. The book offers an enjoyable journey through the limits of human knowledge, delighting both trivia enthusiasts and general readers.
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ISBN: 9780857896223
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 November 2012
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Atlantic Books
Edition: Main
Illustration: 100 b&w line drawings
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 135.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 423g
Pages: 384
About the Author
William Hartston is a Cambridge-educated mathematician and industrial psychologist. Between 1962 and 1987 he played chess competitively, becoming an international master and winning the English chess championship in 1973 and 1975. He runs competitions in creative thinking for the Independent newspaper and the Mind Sports Olympiad. He also writes the off-beat Beachcomber column for the Daily Express and has written a number of books on chess, mathematics, humour and trivia.
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