FREE: The Genie in the Bottle: The Fascinating Chemistry of Everyday Life by Joe Schwarcz

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Did you know that Krazy Glue works better in Miami than in Phoenix because its effectiveness depends on the amount of moisture in the air? Or that the Mad Hatter might have been based on real people: The felt used to make hats was once treated with mercury that caused erratic behavior and tremors in those who handled it. Welcome to the wonderful world of chemistry! A collection of 67 delightful tales, The Genie in the Bottle takes chemistry out of the classroom and laboratory and reminds us that with every breath and feeling we are experiencing chemistry, whether it's in the food we eat (see why chocolate can be good for you), our own bodies (find out how you can protect yourself from the sun by eating right), the items we use daily (learn the secret behind Post-Its) or the media we consume (discover the chemical magic that let the genie out of the bottle in I Dream of Jeannie)
Format: Hardcover
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