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How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems

Randall Munroe
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How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019

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Randall Munroe

How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

308

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

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Super Short Summary

How To by Randall Munroe is a humorous and informative guide that explores absurd and creative solutions to everyday problems. Using scientific principles and diagrams, the book offers unconventional methods for tasks like moving houses or filling a pool, blending humor with educational insights.

Reviews & Readership

4.5

27,644 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

How To by Randall Munroe is praised for its humor, creativity, and engaging illustrations. Many reviewers find Munroe's imaginative problem-solving approach both entertaining and educational. However, some note that the book's scientific intricacies might overwhelm casual readers. Overall, it's a delightful read for those who enjoy quirky science.

Who should read this

Who Should Read How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems?

Readers who delight in quirky, science-based humor and engaging problem-solving will enjoy Randall Munroe's How To. This book appeals to fans of Munroe’s What If?, as well as lovers of Mary Roach’s investigative wit in Stiff or Bill Bryson’s entertaining histories like A Short History of Nearly Everything.

4.5

27,644 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

How To: Absurd Scientific Advice for Common Real-World Problems is written by Randall Munroe, who is also the creator of the popular webcomic xkcd.

The book uses humor and scientific principles to tackle everyday problems, drawing from the same quirky curiosity seen in Munroe's previous work, What If?.

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Munroe's background as a former NASA roboticist adds a unique and credible scientific perspective to the imaginative scenarios presented in the book.

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Book Details
Pages

308

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12+ years

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