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The Fly in the Ointment: 63 Fascinating Commentaries on the Science of Everyday Life

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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Title of ebook: The Fly in the Ointment: 63 Fascinating Commentaries on the Science of Everyday Life
ISBN: 9781554906215
parent-ISBN: 9781550226218
Publisher: ECW Press
Internet download file size: 13871 kb
Published: 08-2004
Released online for download: 10-07-2008
Author of eBook: Schwarcz, Dr. Joe

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