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


Stephanie Pain - 2011
    Not to mention the intriguing case of New Zealand farmer Richard Buckley and his spontaneously combusting nether garments…Whether you're a believer in science or a sceptic, Farmer Buckley's Exploding Trousers will be a blast of exhilarating and frequently hilarious fresh air. It's an inspiring reminder of how the most unpromising lines of enquiry can sometimes, against all the odds, lead to brilliant results.