Who was the famous astronomer accused of piracy?

Who made a car with an engine the size of a rice grain?

The answers to these questions and more can be found in this engaging collection of tales from popular science. Adrian Berry covers captivating stories from medicine, meteorology, archeology, astronomy, and philosophy. Each subject reveals bizarre and interesting facts intertwined with superstition, intrigue, deceit, and in some cases even murder. Readers will be enthralled to find out what was responsible for killing half the human race, whether Nostradamus was a journalist or a prophet, if Newton was "the rapist of the universe", and more.
-- Comes with a section of quizzes to test your knowledge
-- Illustrations provided by noted artist Jovan Djordjevic