The Utterly, Completely, and Totally Useless Science Fact-O-Pedia : A Startling Collection of Scientific Trivia You'll Never Need to Know

Leonard, Wendy

ISBN 10: 162087203X / ISBN 13: 9781620872031

Published by Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated, 2012

Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 7865764-75

Synopsis:

Did you know that cacao beans are actually seeds (not beans) from the cacao tree? Technically speaking, this makes chocolate a fruit!

Did you know that a single ounce of gold can be stretched into a wire more than 5 miles (8 km) long?

Did you know that dolphins sleep with only half their brain at a time?

The Utterly, Completely, and Totally Useless Science Fact-O-Pedia is the ideal book for the intellectually curious mind. Loaded with nearly 2,000 fun facts and lots of fun comics and illustrations, this encyclopedia will arm you with hundreds of useless (and not so useless!) scientific tidbits--perfect for anyone looking to stimulate the mind or simply to impress at a party. Featuring a range of subjects, from anatomy and anthropology to physics and psychology, it's a virtual treasure trove of information!

About the Author:

An award-winning and internationally recognized expert medical writer, Wendy has been using her gift to translate medical jargon into lay-friendly language for over 25 years. She is a full-time freelance writer and member of the American Public Health Association and resides in the Agricultural Reserve.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Utterly, Completely, and Totally Useless...
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication Date: 2012
Binding: Soft cover
Illustrator: Kanaras, Steve; Ryan, Matt C.
Condition: Good
Edition: 1st Edition.