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Annoying: The Science of What Bugs Us Format:Hardcover Communal meals are essential forTwo leading science journalists from NPR look at why some things (and some people!) drive us crazy. It happens everywhereoffices, schools, even your own backyard. Plus, seemingly anything can trigger itcell phones, sirens, bad music, constant distractions, your boss, or even your spouse. We all know certain things get under our skin. Can science explain why? Palca and Lichtman take you on a scientific quest through psychology, evolutionary biology,