Alex Buscemi
Ever had one of those days where nothing goes right and you’re pretty sure you’ve hit peak disaster? Well, you’re about to feel a whole lot better about your own blunders.
We’ve got a rundown of monumental times in history when plans didn’t just go wrong—they spectacularly imploded. History buffs and schadenfreude enthusiasts over on Reddit chimed in with some of the most jaw-dropping moments where history plans backfired. From Hitler’s invasion of Russia to the No Child Left Behind Act, these historical fails are so colossal that they make misplacing your keys look like child’s play.
So, sit back, relax, and get ready for a wild ride through the annals of “What were they thinking?!”
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