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Darwin Awards Series

This darkly humorous series wryly celebrates human ingenuity and the often bizarre outcomes of extreme risk-taking. Each installment compiles astonishing and often fatal self-inflicted accidents, presented with a satirical edge. It's a fascinating, albeit morbid, exploration of foolishness and the unexpected ways lives can end. Perfect for readers who appreciate black humor and cautionary tales.

The Darwin Awards Countdown to Extinction
The Darwin Awards Next Evolution. Chlorinating the Gene Pool
The Darwin Awards 4
Darwinovy ceny. Nová evoluce
The Darwin Awards II
The Darwin Awards: Evolution in Action

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  1. 1

    The Darwin Awards: Evolution in Action

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    "Only two things are infinite-the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not so sure about the universe." -Albert Einstein Named in honor of Charles Darwin, the father of evolution, The Darwin Awards vividly portrays the finest examples of evolution in action, and shows us just how uncommon common sense can be. Marvel at the thief who steals electrical wires without shutting off the current. Gape at the lawnchair jockey who floats to a height of 16,000 feet suspended by helium balloons. Learn from the man who peers into a gasoline can using a cigarette lighter. All three -- and many more -- contend for Darwin Awards when their choices culminate in magnificent misadventures. These tales of trial and awe-inspiring error--verified by the author and endorsed by website readers--illustrate the ongoing saga of survival of the fittest in all its selective glory.

    The Darwin Awards: Evolution in Action
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    The Darwin Awards II

    • 304 pages
    • 11 hours of reading
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    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-FunctionsThe Darwin Awards: true stories that will make you glad to be alive!

    The Darwin Awards II
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    Darwinovy ceny. Nová evoluce

    • 256 pages
    • 9 hours of reading
    2.8(38)Add rating

    Příběhy lidí, kteří sami sobě přivodili kuriózní smrt neuvěřitelně hloupým způsobem (např. smyšlený příběh muže, který si na své auto namontoval startovací raketu pro nákladní letadla), zpočátku kolovaly jen skrze e-maily. V roce 1993 je americká bioložka Wendy Northcuttová začala sbírat a později založila web Darwin Award. Principem ceny je předpoklad, že lidská hloupost, která způsobí smrt svému nositeli, je dána geneticky a v duchu Darwinovy teorie přirozeného výběru se tak tento nebezpečný gen odstraňuje.

    Darwinovy ceny. Nová evoluce
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    The hilarious New York Times bestselling phenomenon and the perfect funny gift! The Darwin Awards are more than just a brand. They're a pop culture phenomenon. With six books and a website that draws in more than a million unique visitors every month, the Darwin Awards rivals The Onion and The Simpsons as one of the biggest humor franchises in the world. Fully illustrated and featuring all-new tales of the marvelously macabre, The Darwin Awards Countdown to Extinction chronicles the astonishing acts of individuals who have taken a swan dive into the shallow end of the gene pool. From attaching a five-horsepower engine to a barstool, to hammering a metal hook into an explosive device, to using a taser to treat a snake bite, these gloriously gruesome incidents prove that the countdown (to human extinction) is well under way. And we won't exit this mortal coil without one last laugh.

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