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Enormous Jellyfish Sink Japanese Fishing Boat Posted: 3 weeks ago by Bornbad
Pink, slimy and repellent, the Nomura’s jellyfish is an authentic horror of the deep that's been assaulting Japan. Now the creatures have sunk a 10-ton fishing trawler.
*Never use peanut-butter for bait*
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Man gives Judge the finger Posted: 3 weeks ago by Bornbad
Judge gives man 6 months in jail.
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Couple Sues Elderly Neighbour over Smoke Posted: 4 weeks ago by Moogle
A couple in a suburban community have filed a lawsuit against their neighbour citing the "low lying fog" of tobacco smoke that wafts over their property.
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After 60 Years in an Iron Lung, Woman Loses Her Battle Posted: 4 weeks ago by suebe
An Australian woman who spent more than 60 years in an iron lung to treat polio has died at the age of 83. June Middleton entered the Guinness World Book of Records in 2006 as the person who has spent the longest time in an iron lung. An American woman hs also been in an irong lung for 60 years.
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Science of Ghosts Posted: 4 weeks ago by donteatpoop
Although most of these are comical, there are a few that give pause... A slight pause. Photos with explanations in the comments.
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Free Building Posted: 4 weeks ago by suebe
14 residential, 3 commercial units
Pre-War, 4 story, abandoned rathole
Squatters included at no charge
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Frozen fluid saved by rape victim leads to suspect's arrest - 6 years later Posted: 4 weeks ago by mitzuzake
A fluid sample saved by a Japanese rape victim over 6 years ago led to the arrest of a man on suspicion of sexual assault and home invasion. The woman collected her assailant's fluids in a cup after the attack, froze them and then submitted them to police who only now have the technological tools to match the DNA.
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All 902 letters from Vincent van Gogh Online Posted: 4 weeks ago by Ankabout
A complete and well-linked collection of the 902 letters Vincent van Gogh wrote.
This was recently published as a book as well, but the online version is free.
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Pollution in China (photography by Lu Guang) Posted: 4 weeks ago by jie
Lu Guang, a famous documentary photographer from China has won a grant in humanistic photography for his work. Really terrifying stuff.
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How to memorialize friends who have passed away on Facebook Posted: 1 month ago by Bornbad
If you have a friend or a family member whose profile should be memorialized, please contact us, so their memory can properly live on among their friends on Facebook.
*Pretty cool*
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Father accused of abducting man he believes killed his daughter Posted: 1 month ago by Bornbad
A retired accountant whose daughter was killed 27 years ago was facing charges last night over the alleged abduction of the man he always blamed for her death. The man was left bound, gagged and injured outside a French courtroom.
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S.F.Bay Bridge Closed After Repaired Brace Falls Into Traffic Posted: 1 month ago by Bornbad
CHP confirmed that a broken structural cable and eyebar brace that fell onto the upper deck of the Bay Bridge early Tuesday evening was part of the emergency reinforcement that was installed on the span last September.
*YIKES*
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Woman causes two fatal crashes, seven years apart at the same intersection. Posted: 1 month ago by Moogle
Having regard to Mrs Thiele's driving behaviour in both of these incidents ... I am driven to conclude that Mrs Thiele is a motorist of quite limited aptitude, competence and temperament," the coroner said.
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Wearable hummingbird feeder Posted: 1 month ago by Bornbad
They'll think your eyes are juicy, delicious flowers!
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88-Year-Old Woman Walks 10,000 Miles in Husband's Memory Posted: 1 month ago by suebe
15 laps a day for eleven years - Martha Michel has hit a major milestone: 10,000 miles.
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Medium dog, SUV have same carbon footprint Posted: 1 month ago by bingo
A pair of New Zealand researchers claim a medium-sized dog has about the same carbon footprint as a sport-utility vehicle due to its diet.
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Somalis made to view executions Posted: 1 month ago by bingo
People in Merca said al-Shabaab militia patrolled the town with loudspeakers, demanding they attend the executions.
The militants also ordered schools to close for the day as they were keen for children to watch the two men being shot dead by a firing squad.
Somali children's rights groups say al-Shabaab is intent on brainwashing the young to believe in violent Islamism.
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Uff da! Norway Publishes 2008 Tax List Posted: 1 month ago by suebe
Norway is releasing official records showing the annual income and overall wealth of nearly all the country’s taxpayers.
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10-Year-Old "Mermaid Girl" Has Died Posted: 1 month ago by suebe
Shiloh Pepin, a girl who was born with fused legs, a rare condition often called "mermaid syndrome," and gained a wide following on the Internet and national television, has died. She was 10.
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The Mismeasure of Woman Posted: 1 month ago by DerAlt
...During these years, we were competing with men and we were winning. We learned to curse like truck drivers and work our sources as well as the next guy. We broke major stories. And we dressed the part, out-machoing the men with our truly tragic wardrobe choices — boxy suits with giant shoulder pads and floppy bow ties.
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Pink Taxis Cater To Fed-Up Females Posted: 1 month ago by bernardblack
The new fleet of 35 cabs in Mexico’s colonial city of Puebla are driven exclusively by women and don’t stop for men. The cabs cater especially to those tired of leering male drivers.
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New Coke mini: Now with 36% less death! Posted: 1 month ago by Bornbad
We here at the Coca-Cola Company feel your pain. Or rather, we don't, actually, but we like to say we do in marketing copy. In fact we're all about figuring out sinister ways to keep you wildly addicted to as many of our products for as long as humanly possible -- which, if you drink enough of them, won't be that long at all.
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Baby Born on Plane Scores Free Airfare for Life Posted: 1 month ago by choco
...for both himself and his mother. No mention of whether the father even gets a discount.
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Famous Midwife Sued Over Baby's Death Posted: 1 month ago by suebe
A NY couple are suing celebrity midwife Carla Muhlhahn, who was featured in the Ricki Lake documentary "The Business of Being Born", blaming her for their baby's death. This heartbreaking comment in New York magazine appears to be from the couple.
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The Last Crack Hipster Posted: 1 month ago by suebe
Your hipster guide to crack in the Big Apple and bodega code words.
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