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Everything You Know About The Human Body Is Wrong

Matt Brown

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Humorous debunking of human body myths.

Recommendation: "Everything You Know About the Human Body Is Wrong" is a witty and eye-opening book that challenges commonly held misconceptions about the human body. Matt Brown's humorous writing style makes for an engaging read, making this book perfect for those interested in science and looking for a good laugh. Brown covers a wide range of topics, from bodily blunders to curious cures and recent research, and each chapter is filled with fascinating facts that will leave readers amazed. Overall, a must-read for anyone curious about the human body and the many myths surrounding it.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9781849944311
Author: Matt Brown
Publisher: Batsford
Date of Publication: 2018-10-02
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Science, Personal Development
Related Topics: Biology, Health, Medical, Psychology, Personal Development
Goodreads rating: 3.4
(rated by 20 readers)

Description

A highly entertaining book debunking the many myths about the human body.Everything You Know About the Human Body is Wrong debunks the scientific myths we all take for granted. Written by author Matt Brown in his trademark humourous style, this book takes you through all the facts we thought true, from bodily blunders, medical mis-quotes and curious cures. Does giving kids sugar make them go hyper-active? Not at all – there is no proven link! Is there such a thing as being 'double-jointed'? And is it dangerous to swim after eating?Covering everything from pseudoscience to recent research, Everything You Know About the Human Body is Wrong shatters a range of illusions we have accepted unquestioningly since childhood and demystifies this most puzzling of subjects.
 

Humorous debunking of human body myths.

Recommendation: "Everything You Know About the Human Body Is Wrong" is a witty and eye-opening book that challenges commonly held misconceptions about the human body. Matt Brown's humorous writing style makes for an engaging read, making this book perfect for those interested in science and looking for a good laugh. Brown covers a wide range of topics, from bodily blunders to curious cures and recent research, and each chapter is filled with fascinating facts that will leave readers amazed. Overall, a must-read for anyone curious about the human body and the many myths surrounding it.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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