About the Book

Ever wondered if you could beat a T. rex in an arm-wrestling match? If modern alchemists have cooked up any gold yet? And if vinyl really sounds better than other recording methods? Then "Noisy Stars, Flying Cars, and Life on Mars" is the book for you. From the whizzes at "Popular Science" magazine, this quirky title is full of wild, weird queries and their unexpected answers from experts in every realm of science. It's the unlikely yet edifying question-and-answer session--right in your hands With questions like:

Just how old is dirt, really?

Are men or women more likely to be hit by lightning?

What do whales sing about?

Why don't we have our jetpacks or flying cars yet?

If I had to, could I survive on cat food alone?

. . . and more bizarre questions answered

For over 100 years, "Popular Science" magazine has delivered the latest in scientific advancements with wit, credibility, and a gusto for facts. Let them sate your curiosity for both strange and useful scientific know-how.

Product Details

Media: Paperback Book

Language: English

Publisher: Weldon Owen

Edition: Unknown

ISBN-10: 1616281200

Publication Date: Aug. 23rd, 2011

ISBN-13: 9781616281205

Dimensions: 7.30 x 9.00 x 0.70 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.63 lbs

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