It Ain't Necessarily So... Bro

A good little read to pass the time. More for those who want a bit more scientific knowledge but don't want to bother with the technical jargon. Easy to absorb and there are some really interesting corrected 'myths' as well.
What also makes it more entertaining to read is if you not only know who Dr. Karl is but if you've seen him or heard him speak. While reading you can just imagine him s... read more

Description: 'Why are things as they are and not otherwise?' Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) How much chocolate is toxic? Is the Daddy Long Legs the most venomous spider in the world? Did genetic engineering put an ear on the back of a mouse? Is Hardwood hard? Can you 'spot reduce' fat and does muscle turn to fat? Did pirates really walk the plank? Dr Karl discusses these questions, and others, in his quest to expose more mythconceptions about life, the universe and everything. Dr Karl Kruszelnicki is the Julius Sumner Miller Fellow at the University of Sydney. He appears on Triple J and other ABC radio stations, and on BBC radio, and is a regul 'Why are things as they are and not otherwise?' Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) How much chocolate is toxic? Is the Daddy Long Legs the most venomous spider in the world? Did genetic engineering put an ear on the back of a mouse? Is Hardwood hard? Can you 'spot reduce' fat and does muscle turn to fat? Did pirates really walk the plank? Dr Karl discusses these questions, and others, in his quest to expose more mythconceptions about life, the universe and everything. Dr Karl Kruszelnicki is the Julius Sumner Miller Fellow at the University of Sydney. He appears on Triple J and other ABC radio stations, and on BBC radio, and is a regular guest of Kochie and Mel on Channel 7's Sunrise. This is Dr Karl's 25th book and is based on his popular Good Weekend column, Mythconceptions. ... (more) (less)