The Complete Guide to Absolutely Everything (Abridged): Adventures in Math and Science

The Complete Guide to Absolutely Everything (Abridged): Adventures in Math and Science

Unlike the rest of life on the planet (as far as we know), humans have evolved with an insatiable desire to make sense of the world around us. Our senses are not equipped to see the universe as it is,…

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