Strange But True Category
Weird, offbeat and bizarre news from around the world. Funny, strange & odd news stories that make you wince, laugh and fear for humanity.
Off Incest: Incestuous Insects Are Doomed
INCESTUOUS insects don’t stand a chance…
Posted: 31st, October 2008 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | 0 Comments
Most Doctors Agree That Breathing Regularly Is Good For You
Most doctors agree that breathing regularly is good for you… but not all doctors…
Spotter: Karen Strike
Posted: 30th, October 2008 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | 0 Comments
Unidentified Sailing Objects Invade The Isle Of Skye
TO SKYE, my bonnie. The Government have been watching and taking notes (do read to the end):
At 6:40pm on Wednesday evening Stornoway Coastguard received call from the Police at Portree on the Isle of Skye reporting that one of their off-duty officers had sighted red and bright white flashing lights 200 yards off the beach at Staffin Bay in the North of the island.
The officer reported that he could see three of these lights in the water and that they appeared to be drifting. Thinking they were from a vessel he had flashed his torch at the lights but received no response. Another member of the public also reported seeing a flashing red light in the bay and went down to the beach to investigate.
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Posted: 30th, October 2008 | In: Strange But True | 0 Comments
When Wallabies Attack:
IN Australia:
WILD wallabies are terrorising a Townsville retirement village, knocking over residents and defecating on lawns and patios.
Residents at Carlyle Gardens are said to be too afraid to leave their homes when the 100-strong mob runs amok in the early mornings and late afternoons.
Australians…
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Posted: 30th, October 2008 | In: Strange But True | 0 Comments
Take Years Off Your Life
TAKE 10 Years Off Your Life…
Posted: 30th, October 2008 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | 0 Comments
Tight Testers Of Japan Unite
TO the tights!
Posted: 30th, October 2008 | In: Strange But True | 0 Comments
Fit For Purpose In America
AMERICA. When you lose some weight, we will have you surrounded…
Posted: 29th, October 2008 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | 0 Comments
Train Robber Hands His Contact Details To Victim
TO St Albans Crown Court where Eneas Tanyongana is accused of robbing a 16-year-old of his mobile on a train between Rye House and Ware stations on March 16.
It is alleged that Tanyongana did threaten to stab him if he didn’t hand it over.
Says Det Con Jon Pine:
“The boy was obviously very scared and handed over the phone without argument.
“When the boy asked what he was supposed to do without a phone, Tanyongana decided to hand over his own phone, complete with contact details and photos.”
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Posted: 29th, October 2008 | In: Strange But True | 0 Comments
Education Fail: Cambridge Collage
EDUCATION fail at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge:
Spotter: Tom Mayhew
Posted: 29th, October 2008 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | 0 Comments
A Funny Sign On The Internet
DO not put this funny sign up on the internet…
Posted: 29th, October 2008 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | 0 Comments
The Devil’s List
TICK any or all of the following…
Posted: 29th, October 2008 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | 0 Comments
Golf With Cats: Jung Man hits Caddy For Two Million
FOUR! Balls!
To South Korea, where a golfer identified by the country’s Supreme Court only as “Jung”, is stood before the Beak.
Back in time we go. It is 2006 and Jung is stood at the third hole at a club in Gunsan Province.
Jung addresses the ball.
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Posted: 28th, October 2008 | In: Strange But True | 0 Comments
Child Poos Spicy Mexican Sausage
SMELL that?
Customs inspectors are considering the word of a 21-year-old South Texas woman as she declares several soiled baby diapers at the Hidalgo U.S.-Mexico border crossing.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection smell foul play. The open the nappies to discover spicy pork sausage within.
But can they be certain?
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Posted: 28th, October 2008 | In: Strange But True | 0 Comments
Look For Penguins Under Car
PENGUINS and other bombs…
Posted: 28th, October 2008 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | Comments (5)
Breast Cleaning
BREASTS examined while you wait…
Posted: 28th, October 2008 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | 0 Comments
Chicago Teachers’ Union For Excellence
THE Chicago Teacher’s Union champions excelelnce, sorta…
Well, if they cant be bothered…
Posted: 28th, October 2008 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | 0 Comments
Nepotentiaism: The Pope’s Signature Scent For A Personalised Burial
ANORAK is often asked: “What does the Pope taste like?”
The Pope appears caught in fey ambivalence of superiority, as though once he’s got to be Pope no other Earthly achievement can match it. With the only hope of fighter elevation thought death, the Pope must wonder what it’s all been for.
Maybe it’s time for a party?
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Posted: 27th, October 2008 | In: Strange But True | 0 Comments
Karate For Christ
Spotter: Tim Jacobs
Posted: 27th, October 2008 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | Comments (8)
The American Apple Pie Pervert
TO trap perverts and foodies, leave a hot apple pie on the window ledge. They won’t be able to resist…
Spotter: Tom Knight
Posted: 27th, October 2008 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | 0 Comments
Weapons of Mass Destraction Found In Iraq
LOOKEE… Lookeee…
The Ronald McDonald Army would approve of the tactics…
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Posted: 27th, October 2008 | In: Strange But True | Comments (4)
All Aboard Probably The World’s Best Atheist Crowdsourcing Bus
THE atheist bus will be here in…
Well, take a seat and wait. Your driver today is Godot, from Poland:
The campaign to raise money for atheist advertisements on London buses has had me enthralled this week. Not because I’m an atheist, though as it happens I am, but because it’s a fascinating example of crowdsourcing.
So says Shane Richmond. And di you knwo whay the advert says “THERE’S PROBABLY NO GOD – STOP WORRYING AND ENOY LIFE”?
It’s all to do with advertising standards. You can deny God, but the Advertising Standards Authourity are very real, and very terrible. Fact! Probably.
Image: Beau Bo D’Or
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Posted: 25th, October 2008 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | 0 Comments
Mother Nature Declares War On Depraved Cows
DEATH to the cows. Especially the ones you can’t see. The Swiss are making preparations for cow-free world, as must be.
In Valdez Chico, near Montevideo, Uruguay, 52 cows lay dead, felled by a lightning bolt sent from Mother Nature.
Hurrah!
The Telegraph says the odds of being killed by lightning are slimmer than winning the top prize on Deal Or No Deal but more generous than you being selected by Prince Wozamatabili of Nigeria as a safe haven for $456bn in used bank notes.
Multiply by 52. This is God’s will.
The odds of being struck by lightning are approximately 1 in 576,000 and the chance of actually being killed by lightning is about 1 in 2,320,000.
But some cows will take risks:
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Posted: 25th, October 2008 | In: Strange But True | 0 Comments
Tarzan Fail: Tarzan Spanks Cheetah
TARZAN. So this is why he lives alone in the jungle. And he’s a Lord, dontchaknow…
Posted: 25th, October 2008 | In: Strange But True | 0 Comments
Kebab Shop Fighting Kit And Table
TO the kebab shop.
A man is dead. A knife?
In the Telegraph:
The customer had taken just two bites of his shish kebab before collapsing in a heap on the floor of the Super Chef in Brighton, East Sussex, and was dead within minutes.
A knife left inside the kebab?
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Posted: 25th, October 2008 | In: Strange But True | 0 Comments
