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Robert Matthews
Why Don’t Spiders Stick to Their Webs? [EPUB ebook]
And 317 Other Everyday Mysteries of Science

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What happens if you fall into a black hole? Which properties give you the best chance of winning Monopoly? And why is it always so difficult to get ketchup to come out of a full bottle? Award winning science writer Robert Matthews provides answers to the most baffling, intriguing, and occasionally downright trivial questions submitted by members of the general public. From the mysterious fate of odd socks to the farthest reaches of the universe, this collection unravels the science behind the world around us. Entertaining, enlightening, and often inspired, this book is a must-read for all inquisitive minds.

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 256 ● ISBN 9781780740027 ● Publisher Oneworld Publications ● Published 2011 ● Downloadable 6 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 3185799 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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