It's Nearly Everything!

I really don't read outside of class. However, my step mother's ex husband introduced me to a book that I should read.  We were having a conversation on whether the universe actually is infinite or not.  He saw that I was interested in scientific studies and thought this book would interest me.  It is called "A Short History of Nearly Everything."
The book expands across everything, at least from what they can fit within the pages.  The book talks about how atoms make up everything, goes through evolution, and even expands to the outer most objects in our universe. 
The author touches on many things but doesn't waste too much time explaining one thing so you don't lose interest in the book.
So for all of you nerds out there who love the sciences, go check this book out and find out things you may have never known.

The Illusionist

I don't  always watch movies, but when I do, I prefer mysteries. 
On a serious note now, the one movie I did actually enjoy was The Illusionist.  Edward Norton is the main character.  He's a magician.  He falls in love with a girl of higher class, and of course her parents do not agree.  He fakes his death through one of his performances to the whole town. 
He is able to run away with his lover and fake everyone who has witnessed his "death."
I am interested in mysteries and how the main character performs his magic tricks.  They are tricks that no one can understand.  It actually leaves you wondering if he was supernatural or if it all was just an illusion.