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What's the most fascinating tidbit of information you learned from this book?
Toosje The fact that 1 person is responsible for 2 inventions that turn out to be some of the most devastating for the planet and the person trying to stop i…moreThe fact that 1 person is responsible for 2 inventions that turn out to be some of the most devastating for the planet and the person trying to stop it never got any recognition. There is enough tragedy in this for a whole new book.
Currently only halfway in the book, but I would recommend it to anyone just based on this first half. (less)
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A Short History of Nearly Everything
by Bill Bryson
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