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Silly Body Science
By Robin Twiddy and Amy Li
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You don't have to be a scientist to discover and delight in silly (and gross) science facts about the human body, including how virtual reality tricks your brain, why we burp, and more!
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Robin Twiddy
Robin Twiddy holds a Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector, and a post graduate certificate in consumer psychology. He specializes in conceptual, role-playing narratives, and lives in England with his two children.
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