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Blonde Bombshell?

Utah Beauty Queen arrested after throwing at least 9 homemade bombs from a car.

Utah Beauty Queen arrested after throwing at least 9 homemade bombs from a car.

Fifty Shades of Red

London Firefighters report a huge increase in calls to free people stuck in handcuffs, which they attribute to the popularity of the book "50 Shades of Grey"

London Firefighters report a huge increase in calls to free people stuck in handcuffs, which they attribute to the popularity of the book “50 Shades of Grey”

Bull-shift

Matadors, displaced by European economic crisis and mounting ethical opposition, travel to South America to seek fame and fortune.

Matadors, displaced by European economic crisis and mounting ethical opposition, travel to South America to seek fame and fortune.

Police not amused by Stiff in Canoe

RCMP, called to investigate a body slumped in a canoe near Oliver B.C., were surprised to find a mannequin manning the oars, set adrift as a practical joke.

RCMP, called to investigate a body slumped in a canoe near Oliver B.C., were surprised to find a mannequin manning the oars, set adrift as a practical joke.

Curtains for Curlew

The Eskimo Curlew, once so plentiful that migrating flocks would blot out the sun for hours, is declared extinct.

The Eskimo Curlew, once so plentiful that migrating flocks would blot out the sun for hours, is declared extinct.

La Dolce Vita

Former Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi sentenced to 4 years for tax fraud. Now he faces a difficult choice:  in which of his several Villas and Palazzos to serve his sentence!

Former Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi sentenced to 4 years for tax fraud. Now he faces a difficult choice: in which of his several Villas and Palazzos to serve his sentence!

The Commons Touch

Statues of British  Prime Ministers Churchill and Thatcher are showing signs of wear because M.P.s  touch the statues for luck when entering the House of Commons

Statues of British Prime Ministers Churchill and Thatcher are showing signs of wear because M.P.s touch the statues for luck when entering the House of Commons

Thatcher’s Canadian briefs revealed!

Briefs issued to British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher for her 1983 visit to Canada provide fascinating glimpse into Britain's view of Canadians

Briefs issued to British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher for her 1983 visit to Canada provide fascinating glimpse into Britain’s view of Canadians

Giant App?

PlayMobility, after issuing  a call-out for video footage for its "Legend Tracker" App,  posted videos on YouTube  purporting to show "Bigfoot" being observed by a  group of Chinese tourists; but many denounce the video as a hoax.

PlayMobility, after issuing a call-out for video footage for its “Legend Tracker” App, posted videos on YouTube purporting to show “Bigfoot” being observed by a group of Chinese tourists; but many denounce the video as a hoax or clever marketing ploy.

Faster, Higher, Stronger, Straighter?

Russia's new punitive anti-gay laws provoke calls for an Olympic Boycott over fears that gay tourists and athletes could be fined or jailed

Russia’s new punitive anti-gay laws provoke calls for an Olympic Boycott over fears that gay tourists and athletes could be fined or jailed