The Darwin Awards 2: More True Stories of How Dumb Humans Have Met Their Maker

The Darwin Awards 2: More True Stories of How Dumb Humans Have Met Their Maker

by WendyNorthcutt (Author)

Synopsis

The Darwin Awards - legendary true tales from www.DarwinAwards.com - commemorate the remains of people who have improved our gene pool by killing themselves in spectacularly stupid ways. One of the most popular manifestations of modern-day pessimism, the Awards are known and loved by practically everyone with access to email. This sequel to the bestselling Darwin Awards book brings together more true stories on the universal themes of death and stupidity, including: * Femme Fatalities * Engines of Destruction * Male-Functions The Darwin Awards: true stories that will make you glad to be alive!

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 272
Edition: Second Impression
Publisher: Orion
Published: 02 Sep 2004

ISBN 10: 0752848259
ISBN 13: 9780752848259
Book Overview: THE DARWIN AWARDS has been hugely successful on both sides of the Atlantic It has sold over half a million copies to date THE DARWIN AWARDS was in the top ten on both the NEW YORK TIMES and SUNDAY TIMES bestseller lists The Darwin Awards website is one of the best known and most frequently visited sites with over 500,000 hits per month The UK edition of THE DARWIN AWARDS reprints regularly - it is currently in its 12th impression 'It's stocking-filler time of year, so if you're searching for the gift for the person who has everything, this book could be the answer ... Shocking and funny, provided you have a robust sense of humour' SUNDAY MIRROR This is a sure-fire bestseller - guaranteed to be on everyone's Christmas list - every year

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A second selection of legendary true tales of people who have improved our gene pool by killing themselves in spectacularly stupid ways.
Author Bio
Wendy Northcutt is the bestselling author of The Darwin Awards. She majored in Molecular Biology at UC Berkeley, and worked in biological research. She manages the Darwin Awards website in her spare time and now works as an internet consultant.