Can reindeer fly? Could scientists clone the perfect Christmas tree? How does Santa manage to deliver presents to an estimated 824 million households in a single night?
These are among the questions explored in an irresistibly witty book that illuminates the cherished rituals, legends, and icons of Christmas from a unique and fascinating perspective: science.
"Excellent entertainment for the Christmas connoisseurs in your circle." --USA Today
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Dr. Roger Highfield is science editor at The Daily Telegraph in London.
CAN REINDEER FLY?
WHY IS SANTA CLAUS FAT?
COULD SCIENTISTS CLONE THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS TREE?
WAS THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM REALLY A COMET?
WHY IS RUDOLPH'S NOSE RED?
HOW DOES SANTA MANAGE TO DELIVER PRESENTS TO AN ESTIMATED 842 MILLION HOUSEHOLDS IN A SINGLE NIGHT?
WHAT COULD WE DO TO GUARANTEE A WHITE CHRISTMAS EVERY YEAR?
These are among the questions explored in an irresistibly witty book that illuminates the cherished rituals, legends, and icons of Christmas from a unique and fascinating perspective: science.
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