Dreadful Fates: What a Shocking Way to Go!A darkly funny collection of stories about bizarre, ridiculous and completely unexpected fates. Dreadful Fates is that very rare combination --- a book all about death that gets funnier with every page. There's even a chapter about people who laughed themselves into the grave! You can also read about unusual funerals and curious coffins, murders and executions, fatal mistakes and ironic fates. Plus, find out how the animal kingdom is out to get us, and much more. Read with caution: this book may prove to be fatally hilarious. |
Contents
Introduction | 6 |
Squashed Bashed Speared and Tripped | 8 |
Dying ofLaughter | 15 |
Bits and Pieces | 18 |
Fatal Food | 39 |
Animal Encounters | 44 |
Unusual Funerals and Curious Coffins | 49 |
Died in Action | 60 |
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