Discover's 20 Things You Didn't Know About Everything

&quote;More than mere trivia . . . Written with wit and humor, the entries are fun to read and easy to understand, demanding no scientific background.&quote; -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, &quote;20 Things You Didn't Know About,&quote; 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!