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why sh t happens the science of a really bad day
have you ever fallen victim to murphys law sometimes bad things just happen . in why sh t happens esteemed british scientist peter j. bentley takes readers on an informative and amusing tour through the least lucky most accident prone day of their lives . from sleeping through the alarm clock and burning breakfast to getting caught in the rain and navigating a slippery road bentley brilliantly explores disaster and mishap on a molecular level . in the process he explains the science behind each accident arming readers with the knowledge to understand what went wrong and how they can steer clear of future harm . science is respected trusted and according to bentley largely misunderstood . why sh t happens urges readers to arm themselves with the power of science in order to better understand the world around them . when a car engine is damaged by the wrong gasoline or a computer is attacked by a virus science is not to blame but rather can provide an explanation of what happened . in a text that exudes charm and wit bentley reveals the causes behind a wide spectrum of mishaps including why that razor nick wont stop bleeding why metal sparks in the microwave what makes chewing gum stick in hair and why milk tastes sour when it goes bad . sh t will always happen but now readers will know exactly why . enter if you dare the world of everyday disasters .
paperback rodale press 2009 isbn13 9781594869563 isbn10 1594869561
abridged n isbn 13 9781594869563 number in series 1 number of pages 308 publisher st martins pr release date 62135769600000