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Common questions
Is What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions based on the xkcd webcomic?
Yes, What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions is written by Randall Munroe, the creator of the popular xkcd webcomic. The book compiles hilarious and informative scientific answers to the strange hypothetical questions that fans frequently submit to his website.
What kind of topics are covered in What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions?
What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions explores specific, unusual scenarios. Examples of the questions addressed in the book include how fast a car can hit a speed bump and survive, historical inquiries about the British Empire, and projections regarding the future data capacity of Facebook.
Who is the author of What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions?
Randall Munroe is the author of What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions. He is widely known for creating the iconic xkcd webcomic, which attracts millions of visitors each week and serves as the primary inspiration for the scientific inquiries presented in this book.
What is the primary focus of What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions?
The primary focus of What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions is providing rigorous scientific explanations for bizarre hypothetical scenarios. The book translates complex concepts into accessible answers for questions that most people would never think to ask in their daily lives.