Why does the journey to a new location always take longer than the trip
home? What is the science behind the theory of six degrees of
separation? Why doesn't honey flow out in all directions? In this
delightful and amusing text, Jay Ingram explores the extraordinary
science behind ordinary happenings. Ingram, host of the Discovery
Channel Canada's Daily Planet and best-selling author of The Science of
Everyday Life has written an engrossing work which broadens our
knowledge of the everyday world and deepens our appreciation for the
mysteries of science. Addressing a diverse set of topics and reaching
unorthodox conclusions, he explores the science behind proverbial
expressions, delves into the uncharted territory of the connection
between history and the contemporary scientific world, and highlights
mysterious links between the worlds of art and science.