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Now I Know Science

AUTHOR Techosky, Nicholas; Lewis, Dan
PUBLISHER Audible Studios on Brilliance (08/30/2016)
PRODUCT TYPE Audio (MP3 CD)

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Did you know that San Diego's Frozen Zoo is home to preserved DNA samples from over 8,000 endangered or threatened species, or that the tell-tale smell of freshly mowed grass is actually the plant's version of a distress call? And what about Henrietta Lacks, the "immortal woman" whose cancer cells have been divided and multiplied for research purposes for over 60 years? Even if you think you have a handle on all things trivia, you're guaranteed a big surprise with Now I Know: Science. This special collection from the Now I Know archives will challenge your knowledge of the fascinating stories behind the world's greatest facts. Now I Know: Science is the ultimate challenge for any know-it-all who thinks they have nothing left to learn about science.

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ISBN-13: 9781531815219
ISBN-10: 1531815219
Binding: CD-Audio (MP3 Format)
Content Language: English
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Carton Quantity: 46
Feature Codes: Unabridged
Country of Origin: US
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Did you know that San Diego's Frozen Zoo is home to preserved DNA samples from over 8,000 endangered or threatened species, or that the tell-tale smell of freshly mowed grass is actually the plant's version of a distress call? And what about Henrietta Lacks, the "immortal woman" whose cancer cells have been divided and multiplied for research purposes for over 60 years? Even if you think you have a handle on all things trivia, you're guaranteed a big surprise with Now I Know: Science. This special collection from the Now I Know archives will challenge your knowledge of the fascinating stories behind the world's greatest facts. Now I Know: Science is the ultimate challenge for any know-it-all who thinks they have nothing left to learn about science.

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Author: Lewis, Dan
Dan Lewis is a father, husband, Mets fan, lawyer, and trivia buff. He writes a daily e-mail called "Now I Know," which began in June of 2010 with twenty subscribers and now boasts more than 100,000. A proud graduate of Tufts University and the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, he's currently a digital strategist for a well-known children's company. You can sign up for his newsletter at www.NowIKnow.com.
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