What If? 2 What If? 2 Randall Munroe

What If? 2

More Scientific Rigor Applied to Ridiculous Questions

by Randall Munroe

★ 4.1 17 min read

About This Book

Published in 2022, What If? 2 serves as Randall Munroe's sequel to his New York Times bestseller. The book continues his tradition of applying rigorous scientific methodology to questions both bizarre and entertaining, submitted by his audience. Topics span from calculating the dimensions of a snowball tumbling down Mount Everest's entire length to determining whether consuming a cloud is feasible.

Who Should Read This?

  • Readers who enjoy xkcd’s blend of science and humor
  • Science enthusiasts with an appreciation for playful inquiry
  • Curious minds who’ve pondered bizarre scenarios like what happens when Jupiter shrinks to house proportions

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