I enjoy various CSI type shows, the 'puzzle' of figuring out the how and why (and who, of course) is fascinating. For a look at the real thing go with All That Remains: a Renowned Forensic Scientist on Death, Mortality, and Solving Crimes, by Sue Black. There is technical and medical stuff (but not too much and clearly written) combined with both personal and professional experiences. (Author was working for a butcher at age 12). A warning here though: it can be graphic and detailed in the description of an autopsy, wounds, and so forth, not for the faint of tummy! Still, a most interesting read.

I have to admit here, this title caught my eye: Who Invented Underpants?: the Weird Trivia of Human Invention, from Fire to Fast Food (and Everything in Between), by Stewart Ross. It's a bit of a fast ride, folks, so pay attention, sometimes several inventions are mentioned in one paragraph! Trivia books are a lot of fun, not only can you read them during the ads on TV, but they often lead to reading more about a particular subject. That would be easy to do with this book. :-)

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