The Darwin Awards: Evolution in Action

The Darwin Awards

The New York Times bestselling collection of true stories showcasing extreme human folly.

Discover individuals who improve the gene pool by removing themselves through reckless acts.

From a thief stealing live electrical wires to a man floating 16,000 feet on helium balloons, and another inspecting gasoline with a lit cigarette—each story highlights spectacular misjudgments.

Verified by the author and readers, these accounts reveal survival of the fittest in action, illustrating how rare common sense really is.