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The Why Files: The Science Behind the News

The Why Files: The Science Behind the News

Paperback

Writing InstructionGeneral ScienceHistory & Philosophy of Science

ISBN10: 0143114670
ISBN13: 9780143114673
Publisher: Penguin Books
Published: Apr 28 2009
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.55 Width: 7.54 Depth: 9.12
Language: English
Science magazine meets The Onion, Mental Floss, and Mad magazine in this ingenious guide to the science behind the news

For more than a decade, the intrepid folks at whyfiles.org-the #1 science destination on the web-have been exploring the science behind newsworthy events. Now condensed into a book written with the site's characteristic wit, The Why Files features scores of articles organized into sections that mirror any city's daily newspaper: World News, Metro, Business Life, Sports, Arts & Leisure, Travel, Style, Opinion Page, and more. Who knew that science can explain why extremists say God Told Us to Kill, how poker can make you sick, why great racehorses have big butts, and if electrocution is the best way to zap a bug? For those who love accurate science served up with humor in a one-of-a-kind newscast, this decidedly non-geeky guide is a must.

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