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25/7/2005

My three suns

Filed under: — Daniel @ 9:14 pm

Scientists conclude: going for a walk on a nice day improves your mood.

In Japan, noodles are a serious business, prompting one chef to kidnap and assault another who had stolen his noodle secrets. (Thanks Brian)

Astronomers celebrate; a planet with THREE suns has been found. The research paper refers to the planet as Tatooine. (Thanks MGS)


18/7/2005

iPods can save your hearing

Filed under: — Daniel @ 10:29 pm

Male athlete jailed for competing as a woman. (thanks MGS)

Armed bandits steal 400 breast implants. (Thanks Pratap)

14 Canadians were ordered by the Supreme Court not to discuss the new Harry Potter book, after they were accidentally sold copies before the release date. (Thanks Lauren)

Ahem. Man dies during sex with horse near Seattle. But that’s okay, because bestiality is not illegal in that state, and the horse wasn’t injured.

Technology rules! A woman caught up in the London bombings had an iPod which saved her ears from damage, and a laptop on her back which helped prevent spinal injuries.


11/7/2005

The fallout from Deep Impact

Filed under: — Daniel @ 10:49 pm

Man leaves £7888 tip.

A Russian astrologist claims NASA crashing a probe into the Tempel 1 comet has not only altered her horoscope but also the natural balance of forces in the universe — and she’s suing for US$300 million. (Thanks Dan and Brian)

The law catches up with cybercrime… a Florida man arrested for stealing someone’s Wifi time. (Thanks Scott)

Whoops. $60,000 of Papua New Guinean artefacts go missing from a postal van.


4/7/2005

You can’t live on chips alone

Filed under: — Daniel @ 9:28 pm

After 3 years, a 22 year old woman has finally realised she can’t live on 15 bags of potato chips a day. (Thanks Cathy)

Some wacky brainiacs have created zombie dogs — bringing dogs back to life.

Outrage in Korea, as a woman lets her dog do a crap on the train, then refuses to clean up the mess. Fellow passengers take her picture with a cameraphone and publically shame her on the Net. (Thanks Jen)


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