While other scientists beaver away on obvious problems, Richard Wiseman has been busy uncovering the secret ingredients of charisma, exploring how our personalities are shaped by when we are born and examining why people usually miss the obvious signs of their partner's infidelity.
Using scientific methods to investigate off-beat topics that interest the general public as well as the scientific community, 'Quirkology' brings a new understanding to the backwaters of the human mind. Findings include:
- How honest are we? Really?
- What are the crucial three questions to ask on any date?
- Does frowning make you miserable?
- What is the truth about charisma?
