That's the Way the Cookie Crumbles

That's the Way the Cookie Crumbles

by Joseph A. Schwarcz

2002
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Interesting anecdotes and engaging tales make science fun, meaningful, and accessible. Separating sense from nonsense and fact from myth, these essays cover everything from the ups of helium to the downs of drain cleaners and provide answers to numerous mysteries, such as why bug juice is used to color ice cream and how spies used secret inks. Mercury in teeth, arsenic in water, lead in the environment, and aspartame in food are discussed. Mythbusters include the fact that Edison did not invent the light bulb and that walking on hot coals does not require paranormal powers. The secret life of bagels is revealed, and airbags, beer, and soap yield their mysteries. These and many more surprising, educational, and entertaining commentaries show the relevance of science to everyday life.

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    Schwarcz aims to separate "sense from nonsense and fact from myth." Which specific debunking or scientific explanation, big or small, surprised you the most, and why do you think that particular misconception was so widely believed?

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    The book highlights the "relevance of science to everyday life." Can you think of a mundane object, food item, or phenomenon in your own daily routine that you now view differently after reading these essays?

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    Schwarcz uses "interesting anecdotes and engaging tales" to make science "fun, meaningful, and accessible." How effective do you find this approach, and did it change your perception of science as a subject?

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