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2nd, October 2009 Politicians

Old Mr Anorak's Book Club: Ralph Nader's Only The Rich Can Save Us

A review of Ralph Nader's book Only The Rich Can Save Us - abridged... More »

2nd, October 2009 Strange But True

Experiments With Instantaneous Photography: Blowing Up A Mule

In this experiment with early photography a mule is attached to dynamite and detonated... Full report: More »

2nd, October 2009 Reviews

Evening Standard Is London's New Free Paper

The London Evening Standard is to become a free newspaper. More »

2nd, October 2009 Strange But True

Man Has Double Monkey Arm Transplant

Jeff Kepner is the former pastry chef with the double arm transplant. His one moan is that his hands are now hairier than his body... More »

2nd, October 2009 Celebrities 4

Michael Jackson's Tattooed Hair Pictures

Jackson Watch: Anorak’s look at Jacko in the news – Jackson’s tattooed hair, tattoed lips, Joe Jackson barred from October Fest and Jermaine Jackson watches his brother dance... More »

2nd, October 2009 Celebrities

Kanye West Meme: Why West Cancelled North Amercian Tour

Why Kanye West cancelled his North American tour... More »

2nd, October 2009 Reviews

Why We Must Pay More For The Biased BBC

Here are two views on the huge corporation that stymies media competition and that if you want to watch telly legally in the UK you have to fund... More »

2nd, October 2009 Money 5

Tesco Introduces Products For Over 65s Only

Sheppard is unable to buy a packet of teaspoons from her local Tesco’s in Evesham, Worcester. She's too young. And we agree... More »

2nd, October 2009 In Pictures

Vanessa George, Angela Allen, Colin Blanchard Pictures

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2nd, October 2009 Key Posts 4

Vanessa George: The Full Story In Pictures

All eyes on Vanessa George, the nursery paedophile who along with Angela Allen, and Colin Blanchard has admitted to distributing and making indecent pictures of children. The Sun delivers the news in tautological pros. But this story tells itself, no embellishments needed. More »

2nd, October 2009 Celebrities

Before The Sarah Silverman Sex Tape, A Look At David Letterman's Extortion

Letterman has moved on from fantasizing about Sarah Palin's underage daughter being raped to a story of his alleged dalliances with members of his staff... More »

2nd, October 2009 Celebrities

Pictures Prove David Beckham Is Morphing Into Victoria

Victoria and David Beckham attend the launch of Adidas Originals by Originals Line, Los Angeles. You know how it is, ladies – you get dressed up and he wears a tracksuit... More »

1st, October 2009 Celebrities 1

Gwyneth Paltrow's Layman's Guide To Money

Thursday is GOOP day, the comminque from Gwyneth Paltrow’s blog on how to live life your life as well as Gwyneth Paltrow lives hers. More »

1st, October 2009 Technology

High Court Issues First Injunction Via Twitter, Steals Supreme Court Limelight

Day one of the Supreme Court and Britain's High Court kick starts its PR offensive by announcing its first injunction via Twitter. More »

1st, October 2009 Celebrities

Rihanna Raids Jodie Marsh's Wardrobe

After the fake Rihanna sex tape and the Rihanna self-nudes, the singer steps out in an outfit that shows off her primary sexual characteristics. More »

1st, October 2009 Politicians 1

China Is More Austin Powers Than Super Power

It's 60 years since China reinvented the suit and Communism came to the fore. China is now a super power - get a load of those guns, genuine fake shower fittings and plastic children's toys More »

1st, October 2009 Reviews

Kofi Annan’s ‘Beds Are Burning’ Burns CDs

Annan’s ‘Beds Are Burning’ Global Musical Petition will “demand climate justice” every time you download the Bed’s Are Burning track on the clockwork internet from itunes and all other wind-powered eco-websites.... More »

1st, October 2009 Celebrities 2

Katie Price And Peter Andre Write Christmas Books

Katie Price and Peter Andre are planning to set the record straight about their divorce by each writing a book. Katie and Peter will vie to be the nation’s sweetheart, a title which Anorak believed to be held by Danielle Lloyd. More »

1st, October 2009 TV & Radio

TV Adverts - Pay $2 A Minute To Hear Something To Make You Cry

This an early 1990s TV commercial in which you can pay $2 a minute to hear a story that will make you cry. More »

1st, October 2009 Reviews

Paedophile Vanessa George In Pictures

The crimes of Vanessa George, 39, Angela Allen, 39, and Colin Blanchard, 39... More »

1st, October 2009 Strange But True

Swedish Bus Drivers Drink Drive On Swine Flu Soap

Vapors from the sanitizer are triggering the ignition lock designed to prevent drunk driving... More »

1st, October 2009 Key Posts

The Fourth Plinth Nudes: In Pictures

To date, Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth has featured 11 nude models. See all the plinthers here. More »

1st, October 2009 Reviews

Reactions To New York's Hi Five Cyclist, A Video

Anorak's Man In New York, Paul Berger, writes: "Some wonderful reactions from unsuspecting New Yorkers being high-fived by a passing cyclist."... Enjoy... More »

1st, October 2009 Celebrities

Shiney Ahuja Gets Bail In Light Of Polanski Rape Case

In custody since mid-June. Ahuja denies charges of rape, criminal intimidation and wrongful confinement... More »

1st, October 2009 In Pictures 1

Michelle Obama Is Barack's Special Envoy To Iran

Play along with the Obamas - see if you match the quote to the Obama... More »