What makes ice cubes cloudy? How do shark attacks make airplanes
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Do you often find yourself pondering life's little conundrums? Have
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Pittsburgh and acclaimed author of What Einstein Didn't Know,
understands the need to...well, understand. Now he provides more
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you're in a falling elevator, will jumping at the last instant save
your life?) and acoustics (Why does a whip make such a loud
cracking noise?), along with amazing facts, belly-up-to-the-bar
bets, and mind-blowing reality bites all with his trademark wit and
wisdom.
If you shoot a bullet into the air, can it kill somebody when it
comes down?
You can find out about all this and more in an astonishing
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physical world we inhabit. Arranged in a question-and-answer format
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BARBER is for anyone who ever pondered such things as why colors
fade in sunlight, what happens to the rubber from worn-out tires,
what makes red-hot objects glow red, and other scientific
curiosities. Perfect for fans of Newton's Apple, Jeopardy , and The
Discovery Channel, WHAT EINSTEIN TOLD HIS BARBER also includes a
glossary of important scientific buzz words and a comprehensive
index.
Robert L. Wolke is professor emeritus of chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh and researcher in both chemistry and physics. As an educator and lecturer, he enjoys a national reputation for his ability to make science understandable and enjoyable. He is the author of What Einstein Didn't Know- Scientific Answers to Everyday Questions; Impact- Science on Society; and Chemistry Explained, as well as dozens of scientific research papers. His bi-weekly column, "Food 101," in which he answers scientific questions about food, appears in The Washington Post. He lives in Pittsburgh.
Praise for Robert L. Wolke's What Einstein Didn't Know:
"Wolke is a glib and entertaining writer....This is the book for
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--The San Diego Tribune
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any age (and we mean up to 90) and offer helpful tips and satisfy
the curiosity of the average householder."
--Baton Rouge Advocate
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