A.J. Jacobs
NYT bestselling author | Known for immersive life experiments
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A. J. Jacobs is a New York Times bestselling author known for immersive experiments that turn into books.
He lived biblically for a year, outsourced his entire life, and followed every rule in the encyclopedia. His writing blends humor with profound human insight. A.
J. 's keynotes use his unusual experiences to illuminate how we can live better, healthier, and more thoughtfully.
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The evolution of the coffee cup lid
Author A.J. Jacobs shows how the coffee cup lid was perfectly designed to give you a full sensory experience while drinking. This video was inspired by the original work of Louise Harpman and Scott Specht and their book "Coffee Lids: Peel, Pinch, Pucker, Puncture."
My journey to thank all the people responsible for my morning coffee
The world's largest family reunion ... we're all invited!
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How healthy living nearly killed me
My year of living biblically
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