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Darwin Awards: Vote for the Award Nominees! The Darwin Awards commemorate the (remains of) individuals who contribute to the improvement of our gene pool by removing themselves from it. Enter this portal for stories from the Darwin Awards.
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1992 Darwin Awards Runner-Up Unconfirmed by Darwin (Zambia)...
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Honoring Charles Darwin, the father of evolution, Darwin...
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- Midnight Special
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Darwin Award: Pancake Pantry Thief: Nashville's Pancake...
- Breatharianism
"The Breatharianism story is against the spirit of Darwin...
- Murderous Affair
1878 Darwin Award: Murderous Affair: Regarding Douglas H....
- Hurricane Hangover
1988 Darwin Award: Hurricane Hangover: On August 15, 1969,...
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The Darwin Awards are a rhetorical tongue-in-cheek honor that originated in Usenet newsgroup discussions around 1985. They recognize individuals who have supposedly contributed to human evolution by selecting themselves out of the gene pool by dying or becoming sterilized by their own actions.
What Are The Darwin Awards? In the spirit of Charles Darwin, the father of evolution*, the Darwin Awards commemorate individuals who protect our gene pool by making the ultimate sacrifice of their own lives.
Jan 1, 2001 · Named in honor of Charles Darwin, the father of evolution, The Darwin Awards vividly portrays the finest examples of evolution in action, and shows us just how uncommon common sense can be. Marvel at the thief who steals electrical wires without shutting off the current.
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Apr 30, 2002 · Gape at the lawnchair jockey who floats to a height of 16,000 feet suspended by helium balloons. And learn from the man who peers into a gasoline can using a cigarette lighter. All contend for Darwin Awards when their choices culminate in magnificent misadventures.
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Oct 19, 2000 · The Darwin Awards: Evolution in Action Hardcover – October 19, 2000. by Wendy Northcutt (Author) 4.4 82 ratings. See all formats and editions.
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Apr 30, 2002 · The hilarious New York Times bestselling phenomenon and the perfect funny gift! The Darwin Awards shares the stories of those human beings who improve the gene pool by removing...
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