100 of the worst ideas in history : humanity's thundering brainstorms turned blundering brain farts by Smith, Michael N, Kasum, Eric instant download

100 of the worst ideas in history : humanity's thundering brainstorms turned blundering brain farts by Smith, Michael N, Kasum, Eric instant download

278 pages : 21 cm, 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, and even endangered the Earth, Includes bibliographical references and index, Introduction: What were they thinking? -- Whopping historical foul-ups and faux pas -- Entertainers with stars in their eyes (and rocks in their heads) -- Inept inventions, pitiful products, and senseless services -- Politically incorrect politicos -- Stupidity at a major-league level -- War strategies that bombed -- A healthy dose of dumb -- In the news and out of their minds -- Stinky thinking from air, land, and sea -- Mad scientists and the monsters they create