Standage, Tom
Seriously Curious
- ISBN 13:
- 9781788161367
- author:
- Standage, Tom
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Profile Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 19.5 x 13 x 2 centimetres (0.27
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Smart answers to universal questions are at your fingertips. Seriously Curious: The Facts and Figures that Turn Our World Upside Down brings together expert explanations and charts from top journalists, tackling brain-bending conundrums like why Swedes overpay their taxes or what the link is between avocados and crime. From quirky to profound, these subjects are explained with wit and verve. Want to know why exorcisms are on the rise in France or how porn consumption changed during a false alarm missile strike warning in Hawaii? The answers are here, often surprising, sometimes intriguing, and always enlightening. These online giants provide answers to questions that may puzzle anyone interested in the world around them. With Seriously Curious, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the world's most puzzling topics.