Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Gladwell uses several stories to support his hypothesis that a person's innate abilities do not solely determine their success in life. He argues that it is also, if not more, important to understand the situations and circumstances throughout a person's life to pick out a true "Outlier."

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Battling global warming...with whale poop

 "Sperm whale faeces may help oceans absorb carbon dioxide from the air, scientists say." This is due to the iron content of the poop, which stimulates the growth of phytoplankton (photosynthetic marine plants).   http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science_and_environment/10323987.stm