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''A gripping exploration of one of the most fundamental, but also perplexing aspects of existence.'' PROF. LEWIS DARTNELL, author of Origins''Such an enjoyable read...full of delightful nuggets th ...

''A gripping exploration of one of the most fundamental, but also perplexing aspects of existence.'' PROF. LEWIS DARTNELL, author of Origins''Such an enjoyable read...full of delightful nuggets that you will want to impress your friends and family with.'' PROF. JIM AL-KHALILI, NYT bestselling author of The World According to Physics''This is a lovely, fascinating book. It blends history, geology, chemistry, philosophy and, of course, physics in a way that''s delightful to read.'' - ABIGAIL BEALL, author of The Art of Urban Astronomy--------Discover the secrets of one of the biggest puzzles in