Weirdly Enlightening: Flabbergasting facts that bemuse and beguile

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The weird and wonderful can often be remarkably enlightening.How does becoming a father shrink men's brains?Why did Pakistan's government ask people to drink less tea?What are the pros and cons of queuing?Why do forests need wildfires?How do you take a picture of a black hole?The seriously curious minds at The Economist have put together a brand-new medley of conundrums and headscratchers from across the globe - this time, complete with a tantalising quiz section to pit your own wits against. From politics to science to economics, Tom Standage presents an enlightening compilation of all things weird and wonderful that are sure to bemuse and beguile the best of us.