Smart people did the dumbest things

We’ve all had moments where our brain takes a break, but even the brightest minds can have some truly baffling slip-ups. Whether it’s overthinking a simple problem or making a decision that seems brilliant in theory but ridiculous in practice, even super smart people aren’t immune to moments of sheer dumbness. In fact, some of the most memorable instances of intellectual missteps come from people who are often praised for their intelligence, reminding us that nobody is perfect—even geniuses. More