You Don't Want to Know

Name: You Don't Want to Know
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SKU: 9780751580808
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The grisly, jaw-dropping and most macabre moments from history, nature and beyond

By James Felton

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Summary

You Don't Want to Know by James Felton is a humorous yet enlightening exploration of the bizarre and often unsettling facts about the world of science and nature. The book delves into peculiar scientific discoveries, strange natural phenomena, and odd historical anecdotes, all presented in a way that is as entertaining as it is educational. With a light-hearted touch, Felton offers readers a chance to learn while being thoroughly amused.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this book if you have a curiosity about the more bizarre and intriguing aspects of human behaviour and history. With a blend of humour and fascinating facts, it delves into weird and often unsettling scientific discoveries, making complex topics both accessible and entertaining. It's perfect for anyone who loves a good dose of wit with their science.

James Felton is back with his unique brand of wit and wisdom - this time to guide you through the most morbidly fascinating facts you wish you could forget.

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With his trademark brand of bulldozer-banter, Twitter legend James Felton guides you through the most morbidly fascinating facts you'll then wish you could forget.

Ever wondered why the chainsaw was invented? How authorities dealt with a beached whale back in ye olde days of 1970? Or what being a human decanter entails? Then you've come to the right place!

Within these pages you'll find the maddest, strangest and downright grossest stories from history, nature and science that you don't want to know. (Except secretly you really do you masochistic, beastly person you.) Illustrated, painfully funny and drop-your-jaw ridiculous, this is trivia from the cesspit of time that you won't be able to stop reading once you start.

*To aid childbirth.

They exploded it with 100 times too much dynamite and rained blubber down on unsuspecting people and buildings.

*Decency prevents us from answering this one here. You'll have to buy the book to find out.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

You Don't Want to Know by James Felton has been well-received, praised for its humorous and engaging take on peculiar and lesser-known scientific facts. The book blends wit with insightful commentary, prompting readers to reflect on the often bizarre nature of scientific phenomena. Its approachability makes it a favourite for those looking to learn in a light-hearted yet informative manner.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780751580808

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Illustration: 101 b/w illustrations

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 288

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Education & Reference Humour James Felton Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

James Felton is a writer and journalist, whose articles regularly appear in the Guardian, Independent, Daily Mash and IFL Science. As a writer for television, his work includes the BAFTA award-winning The Dog Ate My Homework. His books 52 Times Britain was a Bellend and Sunburn have between them sold over 100,000 copies. He has over 330,000 followers on Twitter and routinely goes viral.