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The Fly in the Ointment: 70 Fascinating Commentaries on the Science of Everyday Life (Schwarcz, Joe)

Wheeler Conover

Department of Chemistry, Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College, Cumberland, KY 40823-1099

J. Chem. Educ., 2005, 82 (12), p 1777

DOI: 10.1021/ed082p1777.1

Publication Date (Web): December 1, 2005

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Schwarcz spends much of the book debunking myths such as the benefits of coral calcium or that bologna causes paint corrosion on cars.

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Received: August 03, 2009

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