Rude Science is an extraordinary exploration of the embarrassing world of human biology.

Eternal questions answered include:

• How much snot do you produce each day?
• Why do men have nipples?
• Is it possible to burp and hiccup at the same time?
• How does phlegm defy gravity?
• What is toe cheese?

Following in the flatulent footsteps of Fartology, quirkologist Stefan Gates explores the crispy, slimy, noisy, funny but absolutely vital science of the human body. Packed with bizarre biological secrets about your cocktail cabinet of revolting bodily juices, smelliest gases, multitude of hairs and more, Rude Science is the ultimate celebration of the human body''s imperfections and glorious quirks.

Packed with fascinating facts, outrageous questions and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, this is a brilliant book for curious readers who want to discover the strange, surprising and downright disgusting science behind the human body. A fun and entertaining way to make learning about biology anything but boring!