Welcome to the ninth volume of the How It Works Annual. where your burntngquestlonsabout how the world ticks finally get answered. Feed your mind. indulge your curiosity and uncover the Lrulh behind some of the most popular misconceptions. We delve deep into the roystertes of our world wlth In-depth and <'nterta tnlngarlldes, accompanied by cutaways, illustrations and incredible images to show you exacdy what goes on inside. The How ltWorl<s An nu a I explores the universe through six areas of knowledge: technology, transport, the environment. history, science and space. Our subjects range from supervolcanoesancJ prehistoric wi Id life, to the future of technology and the greatest engineeringfeatsof the modem world. In this edition, you'll also find a myth-busting special where we explore some of the most common misconceptions and unravel some of t he strangest conspiracy theories. We've also got features on incredible space weather, superS<1nicstealth jets. experiments that changed the world and whether humans are still evolving. Are you ready to learn more about the world around you? Then read on and be amazed.








