Marc Abrahams
This is Improbable: Cheese String Theory, Magnetic Chickens, and Other WTF Research
- ISBN 13:
- 9781851689750
- author:
- Marc Abrahams
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oneworld Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 32
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.8 x 2.6 cm
- Genre:
- Humour,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
This book presents a collection of unusual and intriguing scientific research questions. Marc Abrahams, the creator of the Ig Nobel Prizes, has gathered a range of bizarre and humorous studies that explore everything from the practicalities of everyday life to the more obscure corners of science. The book includes investigations into topics such as the most efficient way to slice a ham sandwich, the characteristics that make someone appear particularly 'Bob-like', and even the potential for mice to be equipped with parachutes to kill tree snakes. These studies may seem improbable or even absurd at first glance, but they offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of scientific inquiry. By presenting these unusual research questions in an engaging and accessible way, this book provides a unique insight into the often-surprising nature of scientific investigation.
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