Dumb History: The Stupidest Mistakes Ever Made

by Joey Green

Book Overview

A book that proves idiocy is as old as time Think civilization has deteriorated and that people these days are dumber than ever? Dumb History proves that we didn't invent stupidity in the 21st century. You'll find facts from throughout the ages about everyone from Cleopatra and Napoleon to Elvis Presley and even NASA scientists. Consider this: - In 820 C.E., Emperor Hsien Tsung's herbalist presented him with an anti-aging elixir--it killed him - In...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0452297737
• ISBN13: 9780452297739
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: Plume Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.9" x 7.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher