{"product_id":"the-darwin-awards-evolution-in-action-9780452283442","title":"The Darwin Awards: Evolution in Action","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe hilarious \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling phenomenon and the perfect funny gift  \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Darwin Awards\u003c\/b\u003e shares the stories of those human beings who improve the gene pool by removing themselves from it in a sublimely idiotic fashion. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMarvel at the thief who tries to steal live electrical wires. Gape at the lawnchair jockey who floats to a height of 16,000 feet suspended by helium balloons. And learn from the man who peers into a gasoline can using a cigarette lighter. All contend for Darwin Awards when their choices culminate in magnificent misadventures. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThese 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. \u003cb\u003eThe Darwin Awards\u003c\/b\u003e vividly portrays the finest examples of evolution in action, and shows us just how uncommon common sense can be.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA graduate of UC Berkeley with a degree in molecular biology, \u003cb\u003eWendy Northcutt\u003c\/b\u003e began collecting the stories that make up the Darwin Awards in 1993. Her award-winning Web site www.DarwinAwards.com is one of the most popular humor pages on the Web. \u003ci\u003eThe Darwin Awards\u003c\/i\u003ehave been profiled in \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, and on NPR's \u003ci\u003eAll Things Considered\u003c\/i\u003e. Wendy is the author of the international bestsellers \u003ci\u003eThe Darwin Awards: Evolution in Action\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Darwin Awards 2: Unnatural Selection\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Darwin Awards 3: Survival of the Fittest, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Darwin Awards 4: Intelligent Design, The Darwin Awards: Next Evolution\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Darwin Awards: Countdown to Extinction.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Plume Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50720765542674,"sku":"9780452283442","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_06e0cbfe-fae9-4ebe-a607-4edd811d5661.jpg?v=1734675768","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-darwin-awards-evolution-in-action-9780452283442","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}