by WilliamHartston (Author)
HERE ARE MANY, MANY THINGS THAT NOBODY KNOWS . . .
Why are so many giraffes gay?
Has human evolution stopped?
Where did our alphabet come from?
Can robots become self-aware?
Can lobsters recognize other lobsters by sight?
What goes on inside a black hole?
Are cell phones bad for us?
Why can't we remember anything from our earliest years?
Full of the mysteries of life, the universe and everything, The Things that Nobody Knows is a fascinating and unputdownable exploration of the limits of human knowledge of our planet, its history and culture, and the universe beyond.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 384
Edition: Main
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Published: 01 Nov 2012
ISBN 10: 0857896229
ISBN 13: 9780857896223
Book Overview: Now in paperback: the perfect quirky Christmas present for readers of New Scientist and anyone who enjoys QI. The Things that Nobody Knows is a fascinating and unputdownable exploration of the limits of human knowledge of our planet, its history and culture, and the universe beyond.