"Do not try any of this at home. The author of this book is an Internet cartoonist, not a health or safety expert. He likes it when things catch fire or explode, which means he does not have your best interests in mind. The publisher and the author disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects resulting, directly or indirectly, from information contained in this book."
Randall Munroe takes "absurd hypothetical questions" from readers and tries to answer some of them. Here are some of my favorite questions in this book:
- If every human somehow simply disappeared from the face of the Earth, how long would it be before the last artificial light source would go out?
- From what height would you need to drop a steak for it to be cooked when it hit the ground?
- Which US state is actually flown over the most?
If you are interested to know any of the answers to those questions, this book is for you! What made this so much fun, aside from the ridiculous questions, is Munroe's sense of humor.
Recommended by Monica Shine
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