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23rd, April 2015 Strange But True

Florida teen will not be arrested for 'date raping' a snake that bit his face

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23rd, April 2015 Arsenal

Transfer balls: Victor Wanyama says the Sun's story on his move to Arsenal is bunkum

Transfer Balls: Is Southampton's heading to Arsenal? The Sun says he might be. The story tells readers... More »

23rd, April 2015 Politicians

Lord Janner is accused of a 'lifetime of noncing' in The Sun

Rod Liddle has few words to say about Lord Janner, the Labour peer accused of sexually abusing children. Janner won't be standing trial for alleged offences because the judiciary say his dementia is so far advanced he won't understand what's going on in court. Janner denies any wrongdoing... More »

23rd, April 2015 Reviews 1

Earth Day co-founder killed girlfriend and buried her in Styrofoam

Earth Day was co-founded by Ira Einhorn, who was master of ceremonies at the first Earth Day in 1970. The man nicknamed 'The Unicorn' is in prison, serving a life tarrif for murdering his ex-lover Holly Maddux... More »

23rd, April 2015 Strange But True

Diner finds used sink plug in her Hog's Breath salad

The diner at Brisbane, Australia's Hog's Breath Cafe got an old plug in her salad. You have to wonder what vegetable the chef think the plug resembles?... More »

23rd, April 2015 Sports

Now Aston Villa's Jack Grealish is famous the tabloids set about murdering him

So good was Jack Grealish for Aston Villa during their FA Cup semi-final win over Liverpool that the Sun has decided to damage him... More »

23rd, April 2015 Reviews

Dash Cam video of Marana Arizona Police cruiser running over suspect

With bullets in short supply, US police forces have taken to apprehending perps in less traditional fashion... More »

23rd, April 2015 Reviews

Denmark outlaw bestiality: animal sex tourists see pet brothels closed

In Denmark bestiality is now banned. The country's MPs voted 91-75 in favour of a ban. Five abstained... More »

22nd, April 2015 The Consumer

Discover why in 1977 The Woodlands was 'The Safest Town In America' (Video)

In 1977, The Woodlands, a suburb of Houston, was the Safest town in America... More »

22nd, April 2015 Reviews

Watch drunk-driving bikini-clad grandma take police sobriety test as grandson waits in car

To Florida, where Paricia Ebel, 49, has been busted for alleged drunk-driving. Ebel, was taking her 10-year-old son home after a day at the pool out when she crashed her BMW into a car stopped at a red light.... More »

22nd, April 2015 Reviews

Watch the video that plays inside the lifts at the new World Trade Center building

You even get a glimpse of the doomed tower... More »

22nd, April 2015 Reviews

Belle Gibson doesn't have cancer: magnetic therapists can be wrong

Belle Gibson does not have brain cancer. She never did. Belle Gibson is a "wellness blogger" who is very well indeed.... More »

22nd, April 2015 manchester united

Manchester United spend only 50% of their turnover on wages

Were Manchester United right to get rid of David Moyes as manager after a mere 10 months in charge? It was hasty. But then, the average tenure of all current Premier League managers is 1.57 years. .. More »

22nd, April 2015 Reviews

Modern sex: long lost brother and sister meet on Tinder

After 16 years apart a brother and sister have been reunited on Tinder, the dating app. He looked at her. She looked at him. Thoughts turned to sex.... More »

22nd, April 2015 Reviews

Dad wins rights in turkey baster pregnancy trial

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22nd, April 2015 Photojournalism

Marijuana activists fly De Blasio 420 banner one day too late

Hats off to Animal New York and Josh Simenhoff for flying a pro-marijuana banner over Manhattan. .. More »

22nd, April 2015 Chelsea

Injury Balls: Chelsea miracle as Diego Costa defies the tabloids

Football Balls looks at reporting on the Chelsea forward line going into the weekend's match with Arsenal... More »

22nd, April 2015 manchester united

Transfer Balls: Manchester United's De Gea is leaving after signing a new deal with two clubs

Transfer Balls: The Daily Mirror leads with news that Manchester United's David De Gea is leaving the club. The story is that Man United are "convinced the Spanish keeper has made his mind up to quit Old Trafford"... More »

21st, April 2015 Celebrities

#KylieJennerChallenge photos: put your lips together and suck like a Kardashian

All you kids need to be a Kardashian is a jar, lips and the ability to suck very hard. That jar's not for tips after the lips and sucking have worked their magic; it's to place over your mouth.... More »

21st, April 2015 Reviews

There's a gay version of Hooters called Tallywackers

America is all about equlity. There's even a gay version of Hooters. It's not called Cooters (blame Old Mr Anorak for that arcane suggestion), Knobs or Gonads. It's called... Tallywackers. And if you answer this ad on Craigslist., who can be catching a chill in Dallas’ "Newest and most exciting place to be”.... More »

21st, April 2015 Politicians 1

Florida Grandpa's obituary asks you not to vote for Hillary Clinton

Grandpa is dead. Larry Upright's dying wish is that you do not vote for Hilary Clinton... More »

21st, April 2015 Reviews

Pulitzer Prize winner gives up journalism for better paid job in publicity

Fancy a career in journalism? Before taking the plunge, speak with the Daily Breeze’s Rob Kuznia.... More »

21st, April 2015 Politicians 1

Lord Janner: getting away with murder

Westminster paedos: a look at the reporting on allegations VIPs abused children and got away with it in the 1960s-1980s. All eyes are on Greville Janner.... More »

21st, April 2015 Strange But True

Tamworth boy gets stuck inside Minion machine

When Henry Howes failed to grab the Minion's head with a metal claw, he was disapointed. Henry reached inside the hatch in a bid to grab the Despicable Me toy. He slid all the way inside... More »

21st, April 2015 Arsenal

Transfer Balls: Sami Khedira's Arsenal agreement is worthless

Transfer Balls spots the Daily Star's news that Sami Khedira has delived a "blow to Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United"... More »