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Book Synopsis: From the creator of the wildly popular webcomic xkcd, hilarious and informative answers to important questions you probably never thought to ask.
Millions of people visit xkcd.com each week to read Randall Munroe’s iconic webcomic. His stick-figure drawings about science, technology, language, and love have a large and passionate following.
Fans of xkcd ask Munroe a lot of strange questions. What if you tried to hit a baseball pitched at 90 percent the speed of light? How fast can you hit a speed bump while driving and live? If there was a robot apocalypse, how long would humanity last?
In pursuit of answers, Munroe runs computer simulations, pores over stacks of declassified military research memos, solves differential equations, and consults with nuclear reactor operators. His responses are masterpieces of clarity and hilarity, complemented by signature xkcd comics. They often predict the complete annihilation of humankind, or at least a really big explosion.
The book features new and never-before-answered questions, along with updated and expanded versions of the most popular answers from the xkcd website. What If? will be required reading for xkcd fans and anyone who loves to ponder the hypothetical.
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Are you ready to dive into a world of absurd and mind-bending hypothetical questions? Look no further than "What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions" by Randall Munroe, creator of the beloved webcomic xkcd. With his unique blend of humor and scientific expertise, Munroe takes readers on a journey through the depths of the imagination, providing hilarious and informative answers to questions you never knew you had.
Curious about what would happen if you tried to hit a baseball traveling at 90 percent the speed of light? Or how fast you can hit a speed bump without endangering your life? Munroe's book is filled with mind-boggling scenarios that will leave you in awe.
But Munroe doesn't just rely on his imagination. He goes the extra mile to provide scientifically accurate answers. Through computer simulations, research memos, and consultations with experts, he uncovers insights that are both informative and entertaining.
With its updated content and never-before-answered questions, "What If?" is a must-read for fans of xkcd and anyone who enjoys pondering the unknown. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore the boundaries of science and humor. Get your copy today and prepare to have your mind blown!
Ready to dive into the world of absurd hypothetical questions? Get your copy of "What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions" here.
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