{"product_id":"the-things-that-nobody-knows-501-mysteries-of-life-the-universe-and-everything-by-william-hartston","title":"The Things that Nobody Knows: 501 Mysteries of Life, the Universe and Everything by William Hartston","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"86\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"84\"\u003eThe Things That Nobody Knows: 501 Mysteries of Life, the Universe and Everything\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by William Hartston is a playful yet intellectually rich exploration of the unknown. Organized in a question-and-answer format, the book tackles 501 perplexing gaps in scientific and cultural knowledge—from why male giraffes are frequently homosexual, to the origins of alphabet letters, the nature of dark energy, or whether robots may ever achieve consciousness.Covering topics in cosmology, biology, psychology, history, art, and more, each entry is bite-sized yet thoughtful. Hartston doesn’t claim to solve these mysteries; rather he invites readers into an entertaining reflection on what we still don’t know—and whether we might ever find out.Witty, well-researched, and optimistically curious, the book delights trivia lovers and inquisitive minds alike with its blend of rigor and whimsy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Author:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"670\"\u003eWilliam Hartston\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Cambridge‑educated mathematician, industrial psychologist, and former international‑master chess champion (winning the British championship in 1973 and 1975).Beyond academia, he’s known for his off‑beat “Beachcomber” column and opera criticism in the \u003cem data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"108\"\u003eDaily Express\u003c\/em\u003e, and for appearing on BBC Radio 4's \u003cem data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"159\"\u003ePuzzle Panel\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"189\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eThe Museum of Curiosity.Hartston has authored numerous books on puzzles, numbers, trivia, and cognitive science—including \u003cem data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"139\"\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Useless Information\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"173\"\u003eHow Was It for You, Professor?\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"207\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eA Brief History of Puzzles.\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eWith \u003cem data-start=\"5\" data-end=\"35\"\u003eThe Things That Nobody Knows\u003c\/em\u003e, he brings together his love of puzzles and curiosity into a charming survey of what humanity still doesn’t understand—making ignorance not tedious, but joyfully revelatory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255613120698,"sku":"354VSS54X-Used","price":39.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/gfndbsvc.jpg?v=1770265371","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-things-that-nobody-knows-501-mysteries-of-life-the-universe-and-everything-by-william-hartston","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}