The science of game of thrones : from the genetics of royal incest to the chemistry of death by molten gold--sifting fact from fantasy in the Seven Kingdoms

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  • Author: Keen, Helen
    Contributor:

    Blackstone Audio, Inc.

    ,

    Coulson, Christian

    Summary:

    A myth-busting, jaw-dropping, fun-filled tour through the science of your favorite fantastical world. Award-winning comedian and popular-science writer Helen Keen uncovers the astounding science behind the mystical, blood-soaked world of Game of Thrones, answering questions like: Is it possible to crush a person's head with your bare hands' What really happens when royal families interbreed' Does Cersei have Borderline Personality Disorder' What curious medical disorder does Hodor suffer from' And more. Join Keen as she investigates wildfire, ice walls, face transplants, and every wild feature of Westeros and beyond, revealing a magical world that may be closer to our own than we think. The Science of Game of Thrones is the ultimate guide to the epic series as well as the perfect gift for science-lovers and fans. So pour yourself a bowl of brown, climb on your beast of burden, and prepare yourself to see the Seven Kingdoms as you have never seen them before.

    Genre: Film, television and performing arts, Humour, Science
    Original Publisher: Ashland, Or. , [Prince Frederick, Md.] , Blackstone Audio , [Distributed by] OneClick Digital
    Language(s): English
    ISBN:

    9781478915270

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DC Contributor

Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Coulson, Christian

Abstract

A myth-busting, jaw-dropping, fun-filled tour through the science of your favorite fantastical world. Award-winning comedian and popular-science writer Helen Keen uncovers the astounding science behind the mystical, blood-soaked world of Game of Thrones, answering questions like: Is it possible to crush a person's head with your bare hands' What really happens when royal families interbreed' Does Cersei have Borderline Personality Disorder' What curious medical disorder does Hodor suffer from' And more. Join Keen as she investigates wildfire, ice walls, face transplants, and every wild feature of Westeros and beyond, revealing a magical world that may be closer to our own than we think. The Science of Game of Thrones is the ultimate guide to the epic series as well as the perfect gift for science-lovers and fans. So pour yourself a bowl of brown, climb on your beast of burden, and prepare yourself to see the Seven Kingdoms as you have never seen them before.

Genre
Film, television and performing arts
Humour
Science
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Ashland, Or.

[Prince Frederick, Md.]

Blackstone Audio

[Distributed by] OneClick Digital

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