Dumb History

The Stupidest Mistakes Ever Made

Joey Green

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22 May 2013

General & world history; Humour

Think civilization has deteriorated and that people these days are dumber than ever? Dumb History proves that we didn't invent stupidity in the twenty-first century. You'll find facts from throughout the ages about everyone from Cleopatra and Napoleon to Elvis Presley and even NASA scientists.

A book that proves idiocy is as old as time

Think civilization has deteriorated and that people these days are dumber than ever? Dumb History proves that we didn't invent stupidity in the 21st century. You'll find facts from throughout the ages about everyone from Cleopatra and Napoleon to Elvis Presley and even NASA scientists.

Consider this-

.

In 820 C.E., Emperor Hsien

Tsung's herbalist presented him with an anti-aging elixir-it killed him .

In 1849, Brooklyn inventor Walter Hunt invented and patented the safety pin and then sold all the rights to his invention for $400. By the time he died penniless, the United States was producing an estimated five billion safety pins annually .

In

1967, voters in the town of Picoaza, Ecuador,

elected a brand of foot powder as their new mayor It's a wonder we've survived as long as we have.

By: Joey Green
Imprint: Plume
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 180mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 193g
ISBN: 9780452297739
ISBN 10: 0452297737
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 22 May 2013
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Joey Greenis the author of twelve books including the bestsellingPolish Your Furniture with Panty Hoseseries. His titles have sold in the hundreds of thousands. Joey has appeared onThe Tonight Show, Late Night, Dateline, CNN Newsnight, Good Morning America, Today, Rosie O'Donnell, and dozens of other national and regional television and radio shows. He has been featured in hundreds of periodicals, including theNew York Times, People, Los Angeles Times, and theWashington Post. www.wackyuses.com

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Dumb History

The Stupidest Mistakes Ever Made

Joey Green

$26.99

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