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A New York Times Bestseller! Welcome to the land of the free, the home of the brave—and, apparently, the dumb, bizarre, and gullible . . .
Did you know that . . .
- John Tyler was on his knees playing marbles when he was informed that Benjamin Harrison had died and he was now president of the United States
- For reasons still unknown, Texas congressman Thomas Lindsay Blanton, a Presbyterian Sunday school teacher and prohibitionist, inserted dirty words into the Congressional Record in 1921—for which his colleagues officially censured him by a vote of 293-0
- Two US presidents were indentured servants—and one of them ran away and wound up with a $10 reward posted for his capture
About the Author
The jokes, wacky anecdotes, and inane quotes in Leland Gregory's Stupid-themed anthologies showcase the best of human nature at its worst. Through his Twitter handle of @ChronicStupid, Leland shares headlines, quips, and unbelievable feats of folly culled from print, online, and broadcast media around the globe. He has authored more than a dozen humor titles, including What's the Number for 911? and the New York Times best-sellers Stupid American History and America's Dumbest Criminals. A tireless promoter, he has made hundreds of radio and television appearances, including multiple appearances on NBC's Today show.