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29th, September 2010 Politicians

Ready For the China - US Chicken Wars?

China frets about cheap US imports. Yeah, really... More »

29th, September 2010 Reviews

Tim Flannery's Green Mares: Mummy, 'There's No Hope For Us There'?

Brilliant! Can't wait for the whole series... More »

29th, September 2010 Key Posts 12

4chan's Operation Payback Is A Bitch For ACS:Law, BT And You

'Operation Payback Is a Bitch' is 4chan's /b/ board targeting of ACS:Law. ACS: Law go after so-called web pirates downloading music, videos and games... More »

29th, September 2010 Key Posts

Chatsworth Attic Sale Photos: Buy A Crown And King George IV's Secret Whore Door

Some of this stuff is amazing, like the bookcase with the secret door through which the Prince of Wales (soon to be George IV) would move into an adjoining bedroom to meet his mistress... More »

29th, September 2010 The Consumer 3

Domino's Introduces Breakfast Pizza: Jamie Oliver Weeps

Good to see that Jamie Oliver’s TV show Jamie’s American Food Revolution is making inroads... More »

29th, September 2010 Celebrities 1

The Justin Bieber Love Doll, Tampon And Towel: Pictures

The Justin Bieber love doll can play 30-second clips of his songs and fit into your handbag... More »

29th, September 2010 Strange But True

Three Year Old Caught Dealing Marijuana But Not At Birthday Party Riot

A 3-year-old boy has been caught dealing marijuana in Florida. He should have taken it over to Ohio.. More »

29th, September 2010 Technology

The DTV Shredder Is The Skateboard Tank: Flying Segway On Hold

The flying Segway might not ever make it to the open market, but the DTV Shredder will... More »

29th, September 2010 Politicians 1

Labour Party Conference: Harriet Harman's Flip-Flop Makes Mugs Of The Army's Dead

Everyone needs a representative who’s an utter bastard to see off the common foe. But do we need quite so many..? More »

29th, September 2010 Strange But True 3

Kent Council Uses Dead Fox As Kerb: Photo

The fox on the road in Kent is believed to have died before council workers painted a white line over its body... More »

29th, September 2010 Key Posts 10

But, John, Aren't We All Scientologists Now?

John Sweeney's TV doc The Secrets of Scientology wasn't all that frightening. After all, aren't wage slaves these days required to demonstrate a quasi-religious fervour for their job that is not unlike cultish faith? More »

29th, September 2010 Key Posts

David Jonathan Winkelman Is Tattoo Face Mugshot Of The Day

In 2000, Winkleman was tuned into KORB radio with his stepbrother Richard Goddard when he heard the DJ says that anyone prepared to tattoo the stations name on their forehead would get a six-figure cash sum... More »

29th, September 2010 Strange But True

Cattelan Gives Milan's Stockbrokers A Massive Finger: Photos

The work is called "L.O.V.E." and is, as Cattelan explains, "mainly about imagination.” Whatever can it mean, vicar..? More »

29th, September 2010 Technology 1

Sky Broadband Customers Unable To Wait For TV Porn Download Sex Films

No shock that the names of 8000 Sky Broadband customers are on a list of alleged internet porn enthusiasts have appeared online... More »

29th, September 2010 Reviews

Scare Story Of The Day: 12 Million Roma Look To Settle In The UK

Millions of Roma are on their way to "settle" in the UK... More »

29th, September 2010 Sports

Paul Gascoigne Sees Raoul Moat In The Stars

“I said: ‘I’m going to see me mate Moaty.’ The police were laughing their heads off…" More »

29th, September 2010 Key Posts 3

Irma Nici Calls David Beckham A 'Whore': Photos

Name-calling, threatening letters, sex and wet hair. It's the non-story everyone wants... More »

28th, September 2010 Reviews

Has Julian Assange's Fame Wrecked Wikileaks?

At least half a dozen WikiLeaks staffers have tendered their resignations in recent weeks... More »

28th, September 2010 Celebrities

Myleene Klass And The Married Hollywood Sex Pest

Klass says a top Hollywood star who was married not much over six months ago asked her for a shag. Indeed, he went further and presented her with a sex contract... More »

28th, September 2010 TV & Radio 3

Mobility Scooter Video Of The Day: The Carpet Carrier

In today's mobility scooter masterclass, the instructor tells you how to take a roll of carpet home... More »

28th, September 2010 Sports

Ryder Cup Photos: Tiger Woods Sleeps With US Team In Huge 'Team Building' Bed

Woods and his fellow players are delighted to be here – a free flight, a round of golf at a swanky resort and no need to buy a timeshare in Wales... More »

28th, September 2010 The Consumer

100 Years Of Saucy Seaside Postcards In Pictures

The Bamforth vintage card collection has been celebrating its 100th anniversary, at Olympia central London, this afternoon... More »

28th, September 2010 Key Posts

Australia's Next Top Model: Model Sarah Murdoch Announces Wrong Winner (Video)

Martinovich is Australia’s next Top Model. Yayyy! Oops! Sorry. More »

28th, September 2010 Reviews 1

Teenagers Accused Of Murdering Suspected, Rapist, Paedophile Groper

In the Old Bailey dock, a 14-year-old girl is accused of murdering Robert Daley, 45, when she learnt he would not be charged for allegedly sexually assaulting her... More »

28th, September 2010 Celebrities 1

Rolling Stone Wife Jo Wood Is Beyond Parody On Her Indian Pilgrimage

Wood, estranged wife of Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood is on a “pilgrimage” across India. She’s keeping her diary in Hello!. It is beyond parody... More »