1000 Weird But True Facts: Exploring Science, Music, Art, Movies, Space, Animals, Pop Culture, Superstitions, Physics, History, and Our Planet - Couverture souple

Nichols, Steve

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ISBN 13 : 9798343861808

Editeur : Independently published, 2024

Synopsis

Discover the Weird, the Wonderful, and the Downright Mind-Boggling!

Did you know that the internet weighs about as much as a single strawberry? Or that it actually rains glass sideways on a gas giant planet 63 light-years away?

In 1,000 Weird But True Facts, author Steve Nichols takes you on a journey through 40 themed chapters packed with 25 incredible facts each. This isn’t just a list of trivia; it’s a window into the fascinating science, history, and culture that shape our world. From the "beating heart" glacier on Pluto to the reason why birds are actually living dinosaurs, this collection is designed to make you stop, think, and see the world differently.

Inside this collection of curiosities, you will explore:

• Cosmic Wonders: Learn why black holes don't actually "suck" and how just one teaspoon of a neutron star would weigh 6 billion tons on Earth.
• The Animal Kingdom: Meet the "immortal" jellyfish that can restart its life cycle indefinitely and the three-hearted octopus that prefers crawling to swimming to save energy.
• Historical Oddities: Discover why Napoleon Bonaparte had buttons sewn onto his soldiers' sleeves and the details of the shortest war in history, which lasted only 38 to 45 minutes.
• Unusual Careers: Go behind the scenes with professional sleepers, snake milkers, and even "iceberg movers" who divert hazards from shipping lanes.
• Bizarre Science: Find out why bananas are radioactive, how water can boil and freeze at the same time, and why your stomach needs a new lining every few days to avoid digesting itself.
• Pop Culture & Inventions: Trace the origin of the word "nerd" to a Dr. Seuss book and learn how the Slinky was invented by a clumsy naval engineer.

Whether you are a "number geek" looking for the solution to the Monty Hall Problem or a trivia buff interested in "Blue Laws" and "Phantom Vibration Syndrome," there is something here for every curious mind.

Perfect for families, students, and anyone who loves a good "did you know?" moment, 1,000 Weird But True Facts is your ultimate guide to the extraordinary side of reality.

Grab your copy today and start exploring the doorways to new information!

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798343861808
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 276
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg