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The World's Worsts: A Compendium of the Most Ridiculous Feats, Facts, & Fools of All Time [Hardcover]

Les Krantz (Author)
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May 3, 2005

A hilarious collection of the lowest of the lows – from the worst generals to the dumbest dogs, the shortest Hollywood marriages to the most dangerous golf courses.

The World's Worsts is the latest compendium of quirky information and vamped–up trivia from Pop Culture guru Les Krantz. This entertaining and utterly addictive reference taps into the dark side of human nature and the less–than–stellar and perhaps best forgotten moments in history.

Drew Barrymore makes the Top–10 Shortest Celebrity Marriage list TWICE!

#4 Drew Barrymore and Jeremy Thomas – 19 days

#7 Drew Barrymore and Tom Green – 5 months

Worst Military Leaders

#2 Philip VI of France (1293–1350)

Lost 4000 (one–third of his force) to a mere 100 English soldiers in the Battle of Crécy

The World's Dumbest Dogs

#1 Afghan Hound

#7 Beagle


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A recognized sports authority, Les Krantz has worked for the Chicago Tribune, Chicago magazine, Esquire, Ski, and Gold. He is the author of many sports books, including Dark Horses and Underdogs, Reel Baseball, and Not Till the Fat lady Sings.


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  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Harper (May 3, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0060776528
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060776527
  • Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.1 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,753,067 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Light Trivia for those Bored times, April 24, 2008
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Sometimes I need light reading. My computer is defragging, I am in the "reading room" or I am waiting for the oven to preheat. This book is really good for that.
Where else can you find a book that on one page has a list of the countries with the fewest library books and the nations with the lowest longevity rates on the same page.
Very fun reading.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I wish there were more books as useful and informative as this., June 19, 2011
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All of us like to think highly of ourselves, believing that we are only destined for the best and greatest things. And then a book shows up telling us that there are several people who, for unknown to us reasons, have accomplished the complete opposite. Even so, they deserved to be mentioned in history, if they are just going to teach us a few lessons about the things we should not attempt to do. Their stupid mistakes are very useful to everyone.
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