Filosofi & religion
The Physics of Christmas: From the Aerodynamics of Reindeer to the Thermodynamics of Turkey
Roger Highfield
Häftad
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CAN REINDEER FLY?
WHY IS SANTA CLAUS FAT?
COULD SCIENTISTS CLONE THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS TREE?
WAS THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM REALLY A COMET?
WHY IS RUDOLPH'S NOSE RED?
HOW DOES SANTA MANAGE TO DELIVER PRESENTS TO AN ESTIMATED 842 MILLION HOUSEHOLDS IN A SINGLE NIGHT?
WHAT COULD WE DO TO GUARANTEE A WHITE CHRISTMAS EVERY YEAR?
These are among the questions explored in an irresistibly witty book that illuminates the cherished rituals, legends, and icons of Christmas from a unique and fascinating perspective: science.
- Format: Häftad
- ISBN: 9780316366953
- Språk: Engelska
- Antal sidor: 320
- Utgivningsdatum: 1999-11-01
- Förlag: Back Bay Books