The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements by Sam Kean

The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements

Sam Kean with Sean Runnette (Narrator)

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The periodic table is one of man's crowning scientific achievements. But it's also a treasure trove of stories of passion, adventure, betrayal, and obsession. The infectious tales and astounding details in The Disappearing Spoon follow carbon, neo...

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informative 97%
funny 35%
challenging 25%
lighthearted 17%
reflective 17%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 6%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 3%
mysterious 3%
dark 1%

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