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And Then You're Dead: What Really Happens If You Get Swallowed by a Whale, Are Shot from a Cannon, or Go Barreling over Niagara

Name: And Then You're Dead: What Really Happens If You Get Swallowed by a Whale, Are Shot from a Cannon, or Go Barreling over Niagara
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Book Synopsis: A gleefully gruesome look at the actual science behind the most outlandish, cartoonish, and impossible deaths you can imagine. What would happen if you took a swim outside a deep-sea submarine wearing only a swimsuit? How long could you last if you stood on the surface of the sun? How far could you actually get in digging a hole to China? Paul Doherty, senior staff scientist at San Francisco’s famed Exploratorium Museum, and writer Cody Cassidy explore the real science behind these and other fantastical scenarios, offering insights into physics, astronomy, anatomy, and more along the way.

Is slipping on a banana peel as hazardous to your health as the cartoons imply? Answer: Yes. Banana peels ooze a gel that turns out to be extremely slippery. Your foot and body weight provide the pressure. The gel provides the humor (and resulting head trauma).

Can you die by shaking someone’s hand? Answer: Yes. That’s because, due to atomic repulsion, you’ve never actually touched another person’s hand. If you could, the results would be as disastrous as a medium-sized hydrogen bomb.

If you were Cookie Monster, just how many cookies could you actually eat in one sitting? Answer: Most stomachs can hold up to sixty cookies, or around four liters. If you eat or drink more than that, you’re approaching the point at which the cookies would break through the lesser curvature of your stomach, and then you’d better call an ambulance to Sesame Street.

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Looking for a thrilling read that combines science, curiosity, and a touch of dark humor? Look no further than "And Then You're Dead: What Really Happens If You Get Swallowed by a Whale, Are Shot from a Cannon, or Go Barreling over Niagara." This book takes you on a wild journey through the most outrageous and impossible deaths you can imagine, all backed by real science!

Ever wondered what would happen if you ventured outside a deep-sea submarine wearing only a swimsuit? Or how long you could survive standing on the scorching surface of the sun? With insights into physics, astronomy, anatomy, and more, Paul Doherty and Cody Cassidy, senior staff scientist and talented writer, demystify these mind-boggling scenarios.

But that's not all! "And Then You're Dead" also tackles the important questions, like whether slipping on a banana peel is truly hazardous to your health. Prepare to be astonished as you discover the real scientific explanation behind this seemingly comical accident, involving oozing gels and unexpected head traumas.

Imagine shaking someone's hand only to find out that you've never truly touched another person's hand. Atomic repulsion is at play here, and tracing its disastrous consequences on your hand-to-hand contact can be mind-blowing. Be prepared for revelations that will forever change how you approach basic human interactions.

Lastly, if you've ever wondered how many cookies Cookie Monster could devour in one sitting, this book has got you covered. Discover the capacity of a human stomach, the breaking point of the lesser curvature, and when it's time to call an ambulance to Sesame Street.

Embrace your inner science geek and indulge in the morbidly fascinating world presented in "And Then You're Dead." Explore the intersection of science, curiosity, and the most absurd deaths imaginable. Are you ready to join us on this thrilling journey?

Get your copy of "And Then You're Dead" today and prepare to have your mind blown!

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