Strange chemistry: the stories your chemistry teacher wouldn’t tell you
By 
Jamie Durrani2018-03-16T12:00:00
Jamie Durrani reviews a book on chemistry you are unlikely to encounter in the classroom
Ever wondered why minty things like toothpaste and chewing gum make your mouth feel cold? Why old books smell so good? Or why crack cocaine is quite so addictive? Strange chemistry answers all of these questions and more, delving into the science behind aspects of life that we rarely stop to question.