Not quite what I expected, but still a fun read. It was a pretty funny book with some interesting thoughts about what really separates us from animals.
Not quite what I expected, but still a fun read. It was a pretty funny book with some interesting thoughts about what really separates us from animals.
The burps of farmed ruminant livestock together are the largest global source of methane, and emissions from livestock in general account for around 18 percent of greenhouse gas emissions, slightly more than all of the world's road vehicles, ships, planes, and trains.
The hilarious true story of how Thomas Thwaites, who was tired of being a human being, enlisted the help of scientists and engineers to build him prosthetics so that he can transform himself into a goat. He's not nearly as funny as Danny Wallace or Tony Hawks, but fans of those authors will really enjoy this book. I mean, seriously. How can you not want to read this?
When what you're reading influences what you're wearing.
I'll admit, I picked up this book because it seemed absurd and hilarious - and I was not disappointed! While being really genuinely funny, it was incredibly informational and I know a lot more about the lives of goats than ever before. It's a quick read and I would recommend picking it up.