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Hardback. 240 pages. Autographed.
$15
A fresh collection of magnificent misadventures! Lust, Vanity, Gluttony,
Greed, Sloth, Envy, and Wrath extract an evolutionary toll on the
wicked. Salute the owner of an equipment training school who demonstrates
the dangers of driving a forklift by failing to survive the filming of his
own safety video. Witness the man who becomes a victim of his own strange
passion for jumping into rivers. Heed the honest bricklayer who loses a
battle of wits with 300 pounds of tools.
This book includes more History of the Awards, Gordon's Law, and 10
discussions of evolution, including speciation and the role of verbal memes
in civilization.
Autographed by Author!
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Flying Dutchman
(8 April 2004, The
Netherlands) The Martinitower is the tallest building in the north part of
the Netherlands, rising 96 meters above the polders. High winds blast the
top, making it a frightening place for some sightseers. Fortunately, a
balustrade protects visitors from accidentally being blown off, and
built-in seats allow them to rest their weary bodies after the onerous
climb to the top. But these safety measures were mere inconveniences to a
20-year-old man who decided to impress his girlfriend with his
devil-may-care nonchalance. He climbed up on the balustrade and swung his
legs to the outside. Then, aided by a gust of wind, he "slipped away,"
according to his father, who added, "he just liked to show off a little."
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