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Shop Brand Catalog100 of the Worst Ideas in History
- SKU: 9781402293917
- UPC: 9781402293917
A humorous illustrated gift book with history's biggest fails hailing from politics, pop culture, international relations, business, sports, and more.From skinny-dipping Presidents to toxic tooth fillings to singing pop stars who can't carry a tune, 100 of the Worst Ideas in History is a celebration of humanity's historical—and often hysterical—missteps that have started wars, sunk countries, wrecked companies, scuttled careers, lost millions of dollars, and even endangered the Earth.Interesting stories from history include:How a confused chauffeur helped start World War IWho turned down the greatest product placement opportunity in Hollywood historyHow a Chicago White Sox game helped hasten the demise of discoThe toad that nearly ate AustraliaThe most dangerous children's game ever inventedSpanning politics, pop culture, fashion, sports, technology, and more, this irreverent and witty book is packed with fun photos and sidebars, tracing how these thundering brainstorms turned into blu
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