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What Einstein Didn't Know

Scientific Answers to Everyday Questions

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What Einstein Didn't Know

By: Robert L. Wolke
Narrated by: Sean Runnette
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How does soap know what's dirt? How do magnets work? Why do ice cubes crackle in your glass? And how can you keep them quiet?

These are questions that torment us all. Now Robert L. Wolke, professor emeritus of chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh, provides definitive - and amazingly simple - explanations for the mysteries of everyday life. Shattering myths (such as the common belief that salt melts the ice in your driveway)... providing insider secrets (like what lights up a neon sign)... and daring you to perform your own experiments (find out what happens when you use a sharp knife to scratch the inside of a beer glass filled with brew!), Dr. Wolke provides astounding facts, can't-lose bar bets, and sometimes shocking truths.

Why is the sky blue? A candle flame yellow? Or bleached clothes white? Don't stay in the dark. When it comes to unraveling the mysteries of modern living, maybe Einstein didn't know. But you can - even if you've never lit a Bunsen burner - with this fascinating, eye-opening book about our astonishing world.

©1997 Robert L. Wolke (P)2012 Tantor Physics Fiction Mystery

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"Entertaining... a fun read." ( The San Diego Union-Tribune)

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Fascinating connection between easy to understand science and everyday things. Narrator a bit dry.

Really interesting and at times humorous exposé of the science behind every day phenomena. Such as how things cook how we use things for energy, like cars, fire and even snowballs. Also very easy to understand descriptions of the core principles and fundamentals of nature. The narrator does the job, but at times a little dry and, even sleepy in his style. Could be done with a bit more animation.

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