Stupid Science: Weird Experiments, Mad Scientists, and Idiots in the Lab (Volume 4) - Couverture souple

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Gregory, Leland

 
9780740779909: Stupid Science: Weird Experiments, Mad Scientists, and Idiots in the Lab (Volume 4)
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ISBN 10 : 0740779907 ISBN 13 : 9780740779909
Editeur : Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

New York Times best-selling humorist Leland Gregory chronicles laboratory experiments gone awry, modern-day mad scientists, and scientific mythconceptions inside Stupid Science.

Consider these cases of misdirected human activity, each in the name of science:

  • The Illinois Department of Conservation spent $180,000 to study the contents of owl vomit.
  • Georgia State University psychology professor James Dabbs discovered in 1988 that trial lawyers have about 30 percent more testosterone in their bodies than normal people (regardless of gender). Dabbs stated in the Journal of Applied Social Psychology that high testosterone levels are often linked to aggressiveness and "antisocial behavior." We all knew that lawyers were full of something—now we know it's testosterone.
  • What do stinky cheese and unclean feet have in common? They both attract mosquitoes according to a November 8, 1996 article from Reuters.

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À propos de l?auteur

 The jokes, wacky anecdotes, and inane quotes in Leland Gregory's Stupid-themed anthologies showcase the best of human nature at its worst. Through his Twitter handle of @ChronicStupid, Leland shares headlines, quips, and unbelievable feats of folly culled from print, online, and broadcast media around the globe. He has authored more than a dozen humor titles, including What's the Number for 911? and the New York Times best-sellers Stupid American History and America's Dumbest Criminals. A tireless promoter, he has made hundreds of radio and television appearances, including multiple appearances on NBC's Today show.

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Éditeur
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Date d'édition
2009
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0740779907
ISBN 13 
9780740779909
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
288
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
Simon and Schuster Netherlands BV, GPSR Europäische Union
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