About the book: 1967 / This book is funny - but not so much as to seem frivolous; sad - but not so much as to spoil the reader’s mood; serious - but not so much as to take a place among scientific works. In our age, when science penetrates into the realm of fantasy, what remains fantasy? Penetrate into the field of science. These tales are told by scientists in the sense that they are all related to science to some extent. Some are closely related, others - very distantly. Particular attention should be paid to the notes, since they clarify, clarify and complement everything that may seem unclear, inaccurate and incomplete.