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xi, 271 pages : 22 cm This special edition is published by MJF Books in arrangement with Henry Holt and Company, LLC. originally published in Canada by Viking, a division of the Penguin Group Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-271) I just had to laugh -- Seeing things -- Sane in an insane world -- The barmaid's brain -- The invention of thievery -- The plant that rolls -- Consumed by learning -- Why do moths fly to lights? -- Homo aquaticus -- Saint Joan -- The effect of witchcraft on the brain -- The Vinland map -- The burning mirrors of Syracuse -- The monks who saw the moon split open -- Antlion king -- The bacteria eaters -- An uneasy bargain -- A silver lining -- Tee time at the Royal Institution -- It'll practically go forever -- Going up?

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Author

Ingram, Jay

Publisher

MJF Books; Penguin Books Canada, Limited

Published

2004

Language

EN

ISBN

9781567317312

Category

science

Subjects

Fiction, Science, History

Rating

3.69 / 5 (14 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14