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Synopsis
What happens to recalled meat?
What's the difference between a serial killer and a spree killer?
How do you stop a lava flow?
Does homeowner's insurance cover murder?
And what is Ovaltine anyway?
An entertaining and genuinely informative compilation of answers to some of life's most improbable questions, from the writers of the online magazine Slate. Often inspired by events in the news, the "Explainer" column asks the questions we never think to ask, or that we're too embarrassed to admit we don't know how to answer. Filling in these overlooked blanks of our daily lives, the book provides memorable tidbits for conversations, further rumination, or important context as we follow current events from day to day. Full of fascinating information about unlikely but important subjects, The Explainer will entertain and inform anyone who has ever stopped to wonder who runs Antarctica, how cell phones can reveal your location, or whether one can live off lizard meat.
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About the Author
Slate.com is one of the leading general-interest daily Internet magazines. Slate currently has more than six million visitors each month. Founded in 1996, Slate's focus in on providing commentary and analysis of politics, technology, business, and the arts. Slate's writers have won numerous journalism awards including The National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association Excellence in Journalism Award, the Polk Award for Local Reporting, and the David N. Schramm Science Journalism Award, to name a few.
From the Back Cover
What happens to recalled meat?
What's the difference between a serial killer and a spree killer?
How do you stop a lava flow?
Does homeowner's insurance cover murder?
And what is Ovaltine anyway?
Answers to these and other fascinating questions you never thought to ask, from the writers at Slate Magazine
An entertaining and genuinely informative compilation of answers to some of life's most improbable questions, from the writers of the online magazine "Slate. Often inspired by events in the news, the "Explainer" column asks the questions we never think to ask, or that we're too embarrassed to admit we don't know how to answer. Filling in these overlooked blanks of our daily lives, the book provides memorable tidbits for conversations, further rumination, or important context as we follow current events from day to day. Full of fascinating information about unlikely but important subjects, The Explainer will entertain and inform anyone who has ever stopped to wonder who runs Antarctica, how cell phones can reveal your location, or whether one can live off lizard meat.
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Have you ever wondered what happens to recalled meat? Or whether attorney-client privilege applies after death? Do you know the difference between a serial killer and a spree killer? Do you know how to stop a lava flow or rate a forest fire? THE EXPLAINER provides answers to all these questions and many more. The book is taken from the well-known column in the hugely popular online magazine Slate.corn. While the Explainers on the site are often tied into news events, the editors have chosen entries that won't become dated and are working to cut the news hooks that do exist. The subjects range from the serious to the amusing and are always surprising, teaching us about things we never stop to consider in everyday life. There is a rough and preliminary table of contents that accompanies this fact sheet, and there are some more examples below. With the growing popularity of Slate and a catchy brand name, the Explainer is a chance to take a smart and informative book and turn it into something big. Can someone under house arrest host a dinner party? How do you get a ticket to an execution? How do we know 1,100 World War II vets die every day? Who certifies a recession? Why do busted companies always file for bankruptcy on Sundays? Can you violate copyright law with a magic marker? Can Arafat's Peace Prize be revoked? What happens to frozen assets? What's with the bright light you see before you die? Why do the Japanese commit hari-kiri? How much sick leave do Bush and Cheney get? How do I quit the Republican party? Does truth serum make you tell the truth? Does your homeowners insurance cover murder? Seller Inventory # CIN1400034264G
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