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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Recounts the stories of top movie stars before and during the productions of their first films, depicting their pre-fame careers, the obstacles they faced en route to stardom, and the factors that contributed to their successes.
Integrating numerical data and statistics with more than 1,500 biographical profiles and a survey of public opinion, this intriguing reference provides a close-up look at the American people and their lifestyles, attitudes, habits, opinions, and more.