Can you share some funny Darwin award stories?

There's a story about a woman who tried to dry her wet dog in a microwave. Obviously, this was a very bad idea and the poor dog got hurt. The woman clearly didn't think about the consequences of using a microwave for such a purpose. And then there was a man who thought he could fly by attaching homemade wings to his arms. He jumped off a roof and, well, it didn't end well. These stories stick in our minds because they are examples of extreme lack of common sense.

Another story is how Darwin's book 'On the Origin of Species' was published. It was a huge event in the scientific world. It took him years to gather evidence and write it. And when it came out, it caused a stir. People were either very excited or very opposed to his ideas. This whole process of writing and publishing is an interesting Darwin story. Also, his personal journey of developing the theory while facing various challenges, both scientific and social, is a great story to tell.

One funny story is when a group was on the Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition. They got lost in the woods but instead of panicking, they started making up their own survival guide with the silliest ideas like using leaves as umbrellas against non - existent rain. It was all in good fun and they eventually found their way back.

A guy decided to see how close he could get to a moving train. He misjudged the distance and got hit. It's a tragic yet stupid situation that stands out in the 'best darwin award stories'. These stories are full of people who take risks without thinking. They think they are invincible or that bad things won't happen to them, but they are so wrong.

Well, one story could be about a man who tried to jump over a pool full of alligators to prove his bravery but ended up as the alligators' meal. It's a classic example of extreme stupidity.

One funny Darwin Awards story is about the guy who tried to rob a bank with a lemon. He thought it looked like a gun from a distance. Of course, it didn't fool the bank teller and he was easily caught. Another one is a man who tried to jump over a pool full of alligators while drunk. Needless to say, he didn't make it. And then there was the person who thought they could fly by attaching homemade wings to their arms and jumping off a roof. It ended very badly for them.

Well, one story is about a guy who tried to rob a store with a toy gun. He thought it looked real enough to scare people. But the store owner happened to be an ex - military. He recognized it as a toy and tackled the robber easily. This guy's lack of common sense in choosing a weapon for robbery was truly a Darwin Awards - worthy moment.

There's 'The Ransom of Red Chief' by O. Henry as well. It tells the story of two men who kidnap a boy for ransom, but the boy is so wild and unruly that they end up paying the boy's father to take him back. The comical situations that the kidnappers find themselves in and the boy's antics make it a really funny award - winning short story.

Sure. Once there was a cat that tried to catch its own tail. It spun around in circles, looking so confused. It was hilarious.

There are a few that stand out. For instance, the man who filled his bathtub with hydrochloric acid instead of water because he thought it would be a 'cool' new way to bathe. He suffered severe burns. Also, the story of the person who tried to stop a bullet with a frying pan. They clearly didn't understand the power of a firearm. And then there's the one where a man tried to climb a tall tree during a thunderstorm because he wanted to 'get closer to the lightning'. It was a very bad idea.