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28th, May 2011 Strange But True 4

For Sale In Nofolk: Evil Bob - The Worst Dog In The World

Evil Bob is for sale. Evil Bob is a dog owned by Tem Sosa from Downham Market, Norfolk. Evil Bob is a border collie who featrues in this advert... More »

28th, May 2011 Strange But True

Man Digs Up Dead Mum And Takes Her Home

When Vasile Mogoiu's mum died in the Romanian village of Corbi in 1976, she was buried. Seven years later, young Vasili, dug her up and took her home... More »

28th, May 2011 Technology

Texans Want Airport Staff To Stop Touching Their Genitals, Now

LIKE the rest of us, Texans don't like having their genitals felt up by uniformed security staff at airports. More »

28th, May 2011 In Pictures

Champions League Final Photos: Manchester United V Barcelona

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28th, May 2011 Sports 2

Fifa, Nazis, Corruption And How Money Always Wins

FIFA is in the mire. Almost six months down the line following Fifa's firm kick in the goolies to English World Cup aspirations - and the whole rotten House of Card seems to be getting more than very shaky... More »

28th, May 2011 Key Posts

Sharon Shoesmith Makes Fools Of The Sun's David Cameron And Ed Balls

At last now the news media can stick to the facts, avoid sensationalism and move on? The child, Peter Connelley, suffered enough. his name should be left to rest in peace. Well, not a bit of it.... More »

28th, May 2011 Key Posts

Imogen Thomas Is 'Dead': Ryan Giggs' Babe Sacrifices Herself For Champions League Final

Imogen Thomas make ultimate sacrifice... More »

28th, May 2011 Reviews 4

Killer Cucumbers March Across Europe: Kidney Beans Rejoice

STOP! Step away from the cucumber. It's already killed two... More »

28th, May 2011 Technology

Google Wallet: They Have Your Data, Now They Want Your Money

So they know where you were last night, they know what your name is and what you email your girlfriend about. But they'd like to go a little further. More »

27th, May 2011 Celebrities

Kim Kardashian's Ring Contains These Bible Quotes: God Sues

Kardashian's ring - no, the other one - continues to make news. The story goes that Kris Humphries's massive rock - not, the other one - features the etched words of two Bible passages... More »

27th, May 2011 Politicians 1

Ed Miliband Marries Justine Thornton: In Photos

Says Ed: "It's hurting but tis not wokting..." More »

27th, May 2011 Technology

Thirty Years Ago The Delorean Car Was Born

The car was the brainchild of General Motors's John Zachary DeLorean. He would build an affordable European 125mph sports car that would also sell well in the States. He would build it in Belfast... More »

27th, May 2011 Technology

Mark Zuckerberg Only Eats Animals He Has Killed Himself

Should we be scared? More »

27th, May 2011 Music

Amy Winehouse Goes Back To Rehab - Again

Remember the days when Amy Winehouse was famous for being a reasonably exciting singer..? More »

27th, May 2011 Music

Courtney Love Slags Lady GaGa Without A Trace Of Irony

Some of you might think that Courtney Love is in no position to slate anyone else for anything, ever. And you'd be right because... More »

27th, May 2011 Key Posts 6

How Ed Balls And The Sun Made Sharon Shoesmith A Scapegoat Over Baby P

The woman was tried by media. The Sun was the chief culprit. It made a landgrab for Baby P's grave, sticking its plaque on an approximations of where the child's remains were scattered.... More »

27th, May 2011 Technology

Actually, DO Post More Pictures Of Beer On Facebook - It Means You Get More Friends

Well, it does. A SURVEY showed that if you're a "college guy" who frequently refers to alcohol or posts pictures of it up on your Facebook profile you have more friends than someone else who doesn't. More »

27th, May 2011 Reviews 3

Police And Media Blame Rapture for Victor Frasno's Death: No Evidence

The Mail can't even rewrite someone else's news story properly... More »

27th, May 2011 Celebrities

Mariah Shriver And Sarah Ferguson To Form Oprah TV Double Act: Mildred Baena On Jermy Kyle

To Shriver, the sight of five square-jawed robot-kinder that looked a lot like her husband in place of the four she has with the actor aroused no suspicions.... More »

27th, May 2011 Politicians

The G8 Summit TV Series: Featuring Guest Star Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg (Mr G9)

The cast has been in Deauville, France for the latest edition of a televised series based on Friends, This Life and the Swiss Family Robinson... More »

27th, May 2011 Celebrities

David Hasselhoff's Sofa Bed News Of The Day: With Louis Spence And Gary Barlow

When starring together in panto, The Hoff presented La Spence with a Christmas gift bag containing: “A David Hasselhoff bag, Hasselhoff CD, Hasselhoff calendar and signed Hasselhoff picture"... More »

27th, May 2011 Gifs

Gifs: The Greatest Sports Fails Ever

Mental health break - enjoy... More »

27th, May 2011 In Pictures

Golf With Cats: Photos

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27th, May 2011 Reviews

BBC Says Gaza Occupied By Israel: But Only Gilad Shalit Is There

When writing about Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with Barack Obama and reporting on talk of a return to the pre-1967 borders, the BBC produced a map... More »

27th, May 2011 TV & Radio 4

Cheryl Cole's X Factor Snub Is A Cynical PR Lie: And We Love It

Cole was dropped from the US X Factor because her accent was too thick for Americans. Yeah - those are the same Americans of whom seven out of ten who would buy a gun made of processed cheese... More »