It begins with a woman who was caught on video by a mobile phone user when she decided she was in far too much of a hurry to hang around behind a school bus that had stopped, so she drove along the sidewalk (pavement). Now, a judge, after viewing the footage has handed down a ruling that she must hold up a sign that says ‘idiot’ at the intersection.
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Idiot Placard Driver
by David Darby •
It begins with a woman who was caught on video by a mobile phone user when she decided she was in far too much of a hurry to hang around behind a school bus which had stopped, so she drove along the sidewalk (pavement). Now, a judge, after viewing the footage has handed down a ruling that she must wear a sign which says ‘idiot’ at the intersection.
French Mammoth Find
by David Darby •
On a serious note, this is quite an incredible find, as most mammoth finds are discovered much further north, with Siberia being the top spot for hairy tusk bearing remains. In fact, it is believed to be only the third one found in France, and it was only by accident that it was found at all. The dig was actually looking at an ancient Roman site just east of Paris.
Sexy Coffin Calendar
by David Darby •
It appears that the coffin making trade in Poland is rather competitive, so much so that one particular firm has caused rather a stir by trying to improve sales with a calendar. So, how do you make coffins look interesting on a calendar? Easy, just get semi-naked women to drape themselves over the caskets.
Durable Dog
by David Darby •
It was Ethan, the Jack Russell terrier’s third birthday, and someone decided to celebrate this day by poisoning him and burying him alive.
No Nookie Nation
by David Darby •
The west African country of Togo endured a week long strike by a great many of its women. They decided to stage a one week sex strike in support of a call for the resignation of the country’s long standing president, Faure Gnassingbe, whose family have managed to maintain power for decades.
Bad Day
by David Darby •
Off to British Columbia in Canada now and the tale of a man who recently had what must have been one of the worst days of his life.
Eternal Flame Chef
by David Darby •
A student was lucky to escape with just a three-year suspended prison sentence after frying eggs over the eternal flame burning at the World War Two memorial in Kiev.
Baby Box Boom
by David Darby •
Reports from South Korea suggest that since a change in their adoption laws, there has been a sharp increase in abandoned babies.
Blue Honey
by David Darby •
Everyone seems to be talking about the blue and green honey being produced by bees in parts of France. Something to do with the little blighters eating residue from Mr. Hollande’s underwear… or was it residue from an M&M factory?