Discover's 20 Things You Didn't Know About Everything: Duct Tape, Airport Security, Your Body, Sex in Space . . . and More!

“More than mere trivia . . . Written with wit and humor, the entries are fun to read and easy to understand, demanding no scientific background.” —School Library JournalHow much do you know about . . .Obesity * Sleep * Meteors * Aliens * Bees * Sperm banks * Sex in space * Duct tape * Germs * Airport security * Death * Ancient weapons * Rats * The Internet * Birth * Weather * Milk * Mosquitoes * Your body * Space disastersDiscover’s 20 Things You Didn't Know About Everything is the first book written by the editors of the award-winning magazine. Based on Discover’s most eagerly awaited monthly column, “20 Things You Didn’t Know About,” this original book looks at many popular—and sometimes unexpected—topics in science and technology, and reveals quirky, intriguing, and little-known facts. Whether you’re just curious or think you already know everything, this book is guaranteed to expand your mind! Read more