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The discussion centers around the discovery of the Darwin Awards website, which chronicles individuals who have made fatal mistakes, often in bizarre or reckless ways. Examples shared include a person attempting to crush a grenade for scrap metal and another who used an old detonator as a party trick, resulting in serious injuries. The site is noted for its entertaining yet cautionary tales, although there is a warning for a user named Evo to avoid it, suggesting that the content may not be suitable for everyone. Overall, the site is recognized as a source of engaging and shocking stories that could captivate visitors for extended periods.
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Hi, guys. No time to hang around right now, but I just stumbled upon this site that could keep me occupied for days. I've heard of some Darwin recipients, but this seems to be a history of the award.
http://darwinawards.com/darwin/
 
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That's a wicked site. Like the guy that was trying to crack open a grenade for scrap metal by driving his truck over it a couple times. Or the Vietnamese guy that put an old detonator in his mouth trying to impress his friends. Blew out all his face. Crazy stuff.
 
Danger said:
Hi, guys. No time to hang around right now, but I just stumbled upon this site that could keep me occupied for days. I've heard of some Darwin recipients, but this seems to be a history of the award.
http://darwinawards.com/darwin/

Great site, it has given me some ideas, but if you are looking Evo please do not go there.
 

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