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Farmer Buckley's Exploding Trousers: And Other Odd Events on the Way to Scientific Discovery

Farmer Buckley's Exploding Trousers: And Other Odd Events on the Way to Scientific Discovery Business & Technology

Farmer Buckley's Exploding Trousers: And Other Odd Events on the Way to Scientific Discovery

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In August 1931, New Zealand farmer Richard Buckley hit the local headlines - or rather his trousers did. This is the story of how Farmer Buckley's trousers exploded. The culprit? A popular pesticide of the day, which when combined with clothing fibres unexpectedly formed a highly combustible compound. This incendiary tale is a striking example of how scientific advances meant to improve people's lives can sometimes backfire.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
224
Release Date:
2011-05-26
Publication Date:
2013-04-02
Publisher:
PROFILE BOOKS
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1846685087
ISBN13:
9781846685088
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
274 g
Height:
136 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
20 cm
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