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Book Synopsis: [Read by Wil Wheaton]From the creator of the wildly popular webcomic xkcd comes this hilarious and informative book of 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 stickfigure 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 of the speed of light? How fast can you hit a speed bump while driving and live? If there were 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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Looking for an entertaining and educational read that will leave you questioning everything? Look no further than "What If? Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions". Written by Randall Munroe, the creator of the popular webcomic xkcd, this book is filled with hilarious and informative answers to questions you never even knew you had.
With millions of followers eagerly awaiting his latest comic strip every week, Munroe is a trusted source when it comes to all things science, technology, language, and love. In this book, he delves into the realm of absurd hypothetical questions that fans of xkcd have always wondered about.
From exploring the physics behind hitting a baseball pitched at 90 percent of the speed of light to calculating the survival rate during a robot apocalypse, Munroe leaves no stone unturned in his quest for answers. Using computer simulations, military research, and his own expertise, he provides clear and fascinating explanations that will make you both laugh and think.
With the inclusion of new and never-before-answered questions, as well as updated versions of the most popular answers from the xkcd website, "What If?" is a must-read for fans of Munroe's work and anyone who enjoys pondering the hypothetical. Don't miss out on this captivating blend of humor, science, and imagination.
Ready to dive into the world of absurd hypothetical questions? Get your copy of "What If? Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions" today and prepare to have your mind blown.
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