{"product_id":"book-heii","title":"Idiots, Follies and Misadventures","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe history books are full of heroes and villains … but what about all the idiots? Comedian and armchair historian Mikey Robins tells the astonishing story of human stupidity, one idiot at a time.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTwo things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity, and I’m not sure about the universe\u003c\/i\u003e. Albert Einstein\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e History is full of heroes and villains. But then there are the idiots. \u003ci\u003eIdiots, Follies \u0026amp; Misadventures\u003c\/i\u003e shows that human stupidity has always been our constant companion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e History tends to omit tales of human fallibility. We overlook the dubious and ridiculous contributions made by history’s tawdry parade of knuckleheads. But this book is a call to arms … knuckleheads assemble! And once assembled, prepare to be mocked. Just because history has mostly swept these idiots under the carpet does not make them by any means unsung heroes. These are rather ridiculous cautionary tales, to amuse and add some perspective to our current rash of stupidity. Tales such as: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Why you shouldn’t soak your underpants in mercury. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The booze cruise that plunged England into civil war. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Russian nuclear briefcase and pizzas. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Flatulence jars and The Great Plague of London. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The deadly green wallpaper that proved a problem for Britain's trendy middle-class. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster Audio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49346640052528,"sku":"BDheii","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/415469-heii-Square.jpg?v=1734168512","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-heii","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}