This book is a series of science lessons, combined with a bit of history and a healthy dose of trivia, all disguised as quirky supervillanous plots to take over the world, one step at a time. Now excuse me while I figure out how to raise 55 billion dollars for, you know, stuff...

If you ever wanted to know how and where to build a super secret lair, then Ryan North has you covered. If you thought that breeding your very own army of "Chickasauruses" was impossible, then think again - it's not as far-fetched as you thought. It reminds me a bit of the [b:What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions|21413662|What If? Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions|Randall Munroe|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1451351509l/21413662._SX50_.jpg|40714465] series of books, where you start with a harebrained idea and then discover the actual science that would make it possible. I like books that teach me stuff in unconventional ways.

It's a fun book to have around and read a bit at a time. My favorite parts were the "The Inferior Plans of Lesser Minds" section in each chapter, which recount real-life attempts to carry out similar plans with humorous, and often eye-opening results.