The Mystery of the Exploding Teeth and Other Curiosities from the History of Medicine by Thomas Morris

The Mystery of the Exploding Teeth and Other Curiosities from the History of Medicine

Thomas Morris

400 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

nonfiction history science dark informative reflective medium-paced
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A mysterious epidemic of dental explosions,A teenage boy who got his wick stuck in a candlestickA remarkable woman who, like a human fountain, spurted urine from virtually every orificeThese are just a few of the anecdotal gems that have until now...

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informative 90%
funny 73%
lighthearted 35%
dark 21%
reflective 6%
adventurous 5%
challenging 4%
mysterious 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
tense 1%

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slow 10%

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