Stuff You Should Know
John Farndon
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Stuff You Should Know
by John Farndon
Published
Sep 24, 2015
Publisher
SUSAETA
Pages
80
ISBN-13
9788467746518
ISBN-10
8467746513
Description
Stuff you should know! is the fascinating story behind the daily activities we take for granted. What exactly happens when you turn on the tap, send a message on the Internet, or telephone a friend? Have you wondered where garbage goes once you've throw it out? Or where the gas that heats your home comes from? Find the answers to these questions, and many more, as you turn the pages of this book.
Subjects
R.U.R. and The insect play
NASA/DoD aerospace knowledge diffusion research project
When the Sleeper Awakes
The Art of War
Het Achterhuis
Tax administration
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Stuff You Should Know?
This edition of Stuff You Should Know has approximately 80 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Stuff You Should Know?
For most readers, Stuff You Should Know typically takes between 1h 40m and 1h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 20,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 3 days • Estimated word count: 20,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Stuff You Should Know?
The estimated word count for Stuff You Should Know is approximately 20,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Stuff You Should Know?
Stuff You Should Know was written by John Farndon.
When was Stuff You Should Know published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Sep 24, 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.