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The Fly in the Ointment: 70 Fascinating Commentaries on the Science of Everyday Life

By Dr. Joe Schwarcz

Book information

Year
2004
ISBN
1550226215, 9781550226218, 9781554906215
Open Library ID
OL15978632M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
12 MB (12981868 bytes)
Pages
272\301
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

This entertaining examination of everyday science from the fanciful to the factual covers topics ranging from pesticides and environmental estrogens to lipsticks and garlic. Readers are alerted to the shenanigans of quacks and are offered glimpses into the fascinating history of science. The science of aphrodisiacs, DDT, bottled waters, vitamins, barbiturates, plastic wraps, and smoked meat is investigated. Worries about acrylamide, preservatives, and waxed fruits are put into perspective, and the mysteries of bulletproof vests, weight loss diets, green-haired Swedes, laughing gas, and "mad honey" are unraveled. Even those with very little knowledge of science will come away informed and delighted at those humorous and accessible explanations.

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