What If? Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions

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In 'What If?', Randall Munroe, creator of the webcomic xkcd, provides scientific answers to bizarre hypothetical questions. He explores scenarios like the effects of everyone on Earth jumping simultaneously or the consequences of a baseball pitched at near-light speed. Using physics, mathematics, and humour, Munroe delivers clear and entertaining explanations, often accompanied by his signature stick-figure illustrations.

About the author

Randall Munroe is a creative author and cartoonist best known for making science and maths fun through his popular comic, xkcd, and his book 'What If?'. He enjoys answering curious questions with clever drawings and interesting facts, helping readers discover the wonders of the world in exciting and easy-to-understand ways.