What If?2
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What If?2
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What If?2
From the creator of the wildly popular xkcd.com, and the Sunday Times bestseller What If?, even more hilarious and informative answers to important questions you probably never thought to ask.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionWhat If? 2 by Randall Munroe is a fascinating exploration into the bizarre and intriguing questions that often cross our minds but seem too unusual or complex to answer. In this book, Munroe, a former NASA roboticist and the creator of the acclaimed webcomic xkcd, delves into a range of hypothetical inquiries with a unique blend of scientific accuracy, wit, and humour.
Ever wondered what would happen if you could fill the solar system with soup, or how to create a lava lamp using real lava? Munroe tackles these and many other outlandish scenarios, providing detailed explanations that reveal the underlying scientific principles. From the whimsical to the terrifying, What If? 2 captivates readers by exploring the limits of our universe and stretching the boundaries of what we consider possible.
'Nerd royalty' - Ben Goldacre
'Laugh-out-loud funny' - Bill Gates
'Totally brilliant' - Tim Harford
The book is a sequel to the original What If?, continuing Munroe's tradition of answering questions submitted by his readers on his website. Each question is treated with a sense of curiosity and a playful approach to science that makes complex topics both accessible and entertaining.
Whether you are curious about the feasibility of feeding the entire population of New York to a T. Rex or the scientific implications of moving mountains, What If? 2 promises a delightful and enlightening journey through the weird, wonderful, and often hilarious side of scientific enquiry.
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What If? 2 by Randall Munroe is praised for its brilliant, absurd science questions and thoroughly researched, playful answers. Reviews highlight the book's delightful treatment of seemingly silly hypotheticals, making complex science both informative and fun. It's celebrated as a favourite by various readers and is noted for its enjoyable exploration of bizarre scenarios.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781399811149
Publisher: John Murray Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 August 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: John Murray Publishers Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 295g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Randall Munroe is the creator of the webcomic xkcd and bestselling author of What If?, Thing Explainer and xkcd: Volume 0. Randall was born in Easton, Pennsylvania, and grew up outside Richmond, Virginia. After studying physics at Christopher Newport University, he got a job building robots at NASA Langley Research Center. In 2006 he left NASA to draw comics on the internet full time, and has since been nominated for a Hugo Award three times. The International Astronomical Union recently named an asteroid after him: asteroid 4942 Munroe is big enough to cause mass extinction if it ever hits a planet like Earth.
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