An interesting read with surprisingly neat facts. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

I an unable to review this title, as it was archived before I had a chance to download and read it. This feedback is only to stop this title from adversely affecting my netgalley feedback rate. If in the future I have the opportunity to read this title, I will post a proper review here.

If you enjoy funny and interesting facts...Why Do Onions Make Me Cry? is for you! My only beef with the book is that the author doesn't give references so the scientific sources for his answers. So, it's hard to know where he is comping up with these answers. Other than that it's a fun and entertaining read.

Entertaining and in the same vein as Randal Munroe's books, this would be good for younger teens and adolescence.

Fun and informative read. Facts on a few odd questions about life, like the title suggests, Why Do Onions Make Me Cry?

I received a copy of this arc from NetGalley for an honest review. I expected this to be a book with some fun information about sometimes unknown facts, however, it was more in-depth information with studies and facts. Good information, just not what I expected.

This book was informative and a fun read. It's only two stars because I'm not sure if I would read it again. For people that are interested in how things work or why things happen, I recommend this read. This book made me think by not only answering questions I had been wondering about, but by asking questions I had never even thought to ask. It's a good way to open your mind.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Author: Jay Ingram
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication Date: 02 Apr 2019

Why Do Onions Make Me Cry? is a book that will answer your burning life questions, even those you didn't know you wanted to learn the answers to. Author Jay Ingram explains the science behind these queries in an accessible manner. He also cites a variety of academic sources and studies, including many from Canada, which is refreshing to see. Although not as snappy as comparable books by Randall Munroe (of XKCD fame), Why Do Onions Make Me Cry? is an enjoyable read that will teach you some interesting things.

I learned quite a bit of interesting new facts while reading this book. A very interesting read of answers to questions that you never knew you wanted to know. A definite must read for trivia buffs.
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by NetGalley.

Fun, informative, interesting and entertaining. Some things you may already know, and others you may not. Very enjoyable for the family to share and enjoy together.

To me books like "Why Do Onions Make Me Cry?" are fun. I like fun informative books like this. They make great light reading and usually give you something to think about. There were a few items I wasn't as interested in but that is okay others will enjoy those areas.

I love these types of books. They have answers to questions I have asked myself many times but has never taken the time to find the answers to. Lots of good information in this book.

In Why Do Onions Make Me Cry, Ingram answers the really hard hitting questions. The questions humanity has been burning to have answered for years. Questions like,
Could Humans Ever Hibernate?
Where Do Cats Come From?
Why Does Campfire Smoke Seem to Follow Me Around?

and my personal favorite….
Could We Bring Back the Dinosaurs?!

Why Do Onions Make Me Cry takes a lot of scientific answers and explains them in a way I found to be interesting and captivating. Sometimes, it seems like in order to enjoy and understand a ‘science’ book, you need to bring a dictionary and a working knowledge of the theories that the author claims are beginner level. I didn’t have that issue with WDOMMC. Everything was presented in an easy to read and easy to comprehend way.

I enjoyed reading the little tangent “Did You Know” facts included throughout the chapters. And the “Try This Out” sections helped create easy, at home ‘experiments’ to help the reader fully understand the scientific aspects Ingram talked about. There were some pretty rad doodle drawings included and all in all, the book was entertaining and informative.

There were a couple things I wish had been done differently. For instance, there were a lot of studies that were referenced in the book, but I would have loved to actually see some of the data from these studies. Or at least links or information on how to find those studies. Having it summarized for you is great, but it’s not the same as looking at the full study for yourself. There were a couple chapters that I thought could have been either elaborated on, or just not included. For instance, if you have nothing to add to the subject of the Bermuda Triangle other than, “it seems that the most dangerous thing about the Bermuda Triangle is simply believing in it,” maybe just don’t include a chapter on it at all…

I also could have done without reading about how much urine is potentially in my neighborhood’s swimming pool, but that’s my own personal burden to bear.

I did learn some new fun facts, like Italian women used to use Nightshade eye drops to make men think they were more attractive?!? What?!?!? And why I’m so likely to yawn whenever anybody around me does.

Honestly, I really liked Why Do Onions Make Me Cry and would definitely recommend it to anybody who likes scientific answers to kinda dumb questions!

Can elephants jump?
Why does time move faster as we get older?
What's in a black hole?

If these, and the titular question, sound like things you have wondered about before, this is the book for you. Author Jay Ingram strikes up a conversational tone as he navigates through a myriad of scientific answers to some truly bizarre and obscure questions. I found myself intrigued by a number of the questions, especially the ones dealing with the cosmos and whether it was possible for humans to be living in a digital simulation.

Some of the chapters were a bit of hit or miss for me. (The echolocation in humans chapter seemed to go on far too long for me taste.) This is where personal preference is going to come into play for future readers. Some may be more taken by the animal chapters, and some may enjoy the "weird science" section a bit more. In this sense, the author has made sure to cover enough topics to keep everyone interested, and more importantly has avoided dipping too deeply into scientific and technical jargon so as not to alienate the layman.

***I was given a copy of this book by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. My thanks to Simon & Schuster.***

This short book was very educational and also entertaining. There are number of questions that lead to short answers, often going into the scientific debates and/or reasons for the answer. I’m not an academic type, but I found the book very easy to read. Some of the answers are humorous, some are educational. Overall it was an enjoyable book.

Looking for some fun facts to entertain your inner nerd? This will do it. While some questions don't have definitive answers, there's plenty to keep you entertained here and you might just find some answers to questions you've wondered about.

Thank you to Simon & Schuster Canada and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

Entertaining look at things sciency

I loved this book. It consists of short snippets on things sciency, along with rather cute illustrations. The snippets are extremely well written and amusing, with author Jay Ingram showing a good sense of humor. Ingram writes in a conversational tone and the book felt more like Ingram was talking to me over a cup of coffee, than I was reading his book. Although science, Ingram explains everything very clearly and does not use jargon. I recommend this book for anyone interested in science and I look forward to reading more books by him.
Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book via Netgalley for review purposes.

Informative, but not anything earth shattering. There were also a lot of "nobody really knows" type questions, which I think are a bit of a cop-out in a book that is supposed to be answers to life's most burning queries. I did really like the part about T. Rex arms, though.

This book answers the scientific questions you've never thought of before. Why do we blink? Why do I yawn when you yawn? What's the other 90% of my brain doing while I only use 10%? This is a funny and educational read. You'll walk away with a wealth of random info to use at your next trivia night!

Why Do Onions Make Me Cry? Is awesome! It was so much fun to read and indulge my inner science nerd. Now I will have tons of answers for my 4 year old who is currently always asking “why” about everything. This book not only made me smarter, but had me laughing to myself quite frequently. I highly recommend it for anyone who enjoys a light read that will not only expand your knowledge but will also bring a smile to your face. I loved it!