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Having explained the basic premise behind the awards, the book catalogues examples of foolish, and often extremely funny, misadventures in sections such as watery deaths, fatal ingenuity and sex-related incidents. What sets the Darwin Awards apart from other apparently similar books of urban myths is the care taken by Northcutt to verify the stories which are then classified as "confirmed" (by reputable newspaper articles, or confirmed TV reports), "unconfirmed" and "urban myths". On top of this, the book draws on surveys carried out on the Web site to provide a glimpse into the thoughts of those who use it, strengthening the air that this is more than just fun, it is light-hearted research into the way people think. --Anoushka Alexander
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Book Description Medium Trade Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. Reprint. Medium Trade Paperback. 254 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Penguin, Australia, 2003. Reprint. *** CONDITION: This book is in near fine condition. Bump to top edge of front cover. Page edges a little browned. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: The bestselling humour series returns with a brand-new collection of hilariously macabre mishaps and misadventures. Honouring those who improve the gene pool by inadvertently removing themselves from it, The Darwin Awards III shows once more how uncommon common sense still is! The Darwin Awards III includes over one hundred all-new stories and illustrations depicting inspiring examples of evolution in action. Readers will celebrate Darwin Award winners who made the 'ultimate sacrifice', wonder at the misguided pluck of Honourable Mentions, who survived their own bad judgement and look on in wonder at the Personal Accounts shared with the world by the perpetrators themselves - proving again that when it comes to stupidity, no species does it like we do. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Humour; ISBN: 0143001981. ISBN/EAN: 9780143001980. Inventory No: 12030740. The photo of this book is of the actual book for sale. Seller Inventory # 12030740