Northcutt, Wendy
The Darwin Awards: Evolution in Action (Darwin Awards)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780452283442
- author:
- Northcutt, Wendy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Putnam Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 13.2 x 1.8 x 18.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Humour, Form, Essays,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Darwin Awards: A Collection of Humorous Tales of Human Error. This book shares the stories of individuals who, in their own unique ways, have improved the human gene pool by removing themselves from it. You'll encounter a thief who attempted to steal live electrical wires, a lawnchair jockey who reached dizzying heights suspended by helium balloons, and a man who peered into a gasoline can using a cigarette lighter. These remarkable misadventures are a testament to the ongoing saga of survival of the fittest. The author, Wendy Northcutt, has carefully curated these tales of trial and error, which have been endorsed by readers and verified by her own research. The Darwin Awards vividly portrays the most striking examples of evolution in action, highlighting the importance of common sense in our daily lives. By examining these humorous anecdotes, you'll gain a new appreciation for the power of nature to select for the most unlikely traits. The Darwin Awards is a lighthearted and entertaining read that will leave you pondering the absurdities of human behavior.
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