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If you have an enquiring mind and want to learn how bobbing ostriches can reverse global warming, and how many blades were on Occams Razor, then this book is for you. If you dont, and have no interest in finding out why infinity should be abolished, or why you shouldnt take the first spaceship heading to Alpha Proxima, then it probably isnt. Although things can change, so you may want to play safe ... Read more

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