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Archive for February, 2003

Caregiver uses hair removal cream on elderly residents’ genitals

February 22, 2003 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News No Comments →

A caregiver at a nursing home has been fired after using a hair removal cream on the genitals of 14 elderly residents. It is believed the employee thought she would be helping the geriatrics to maintain better personal hygiene.

Full story from NEWS.com.au

Class encourages British kids to try oral sex

February 21, 2003 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News No Comments →

A British government-backed course is encouraging pupils under 16 to experiment with oral sex, as part of a drive to cut rates of teenage pregnancy. Some family groups believe the course is having the reverse effect by exciting the sexual interest of children. Training for teachers includes how to handle detailed questions about oral and anal sex.

Full story from the Times Online

Bicycle pumps used to sterilise Indian women

February 21, 2003 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News No Comments →

India’s human rights panel is angered over reports that Uttar Pradesh, the country’s most populous state, was using bicycle pumps to sterilise women seeking birth control. In addition, the panel notes that the same syringe is getting used for over 50 patients.

Full story from The Star

Genie circumcises baby while mom cooks breakfast

February 21, 2003 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News No Comments →

An Indonesian mother claims that a genie circumcised her 10-month-old son while she was cooking breakfast Wednesday. The family consulted a local paranormal who confirmed their suspicions that indeed, the circumcision was the work of a genie.

Full story from AP

Suicide prevention advocate commits suicide

February 20, 2003 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News No Comments →

A Beaverton, Oregon, man who filmed a spot for a suicide prevention group was found dead in his home Sunday after apparently hanging himself. The man became active in suicide prevention after losing four close friends to suicide.

Full story from KATU.com

Surgeon ordered to operate using dessert spoon

February 20, 2003 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News No Comments →

A medical tribunal in Britain has learned an orthopaedic surgeon was asked to use a dessert spoon instead of a proper surgical instrument during hip replacement operations. Derriford Hospital in Plymouth is also accused of providing substandard care in order to keep the waiting list for patients down.

Full story from BBC NEWS

Creative robber disguises himself with chocolate pudding

February 20, 2003 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News No Comments →

A gunman smeared his face with chocolate pudding, then climbed through a drive-through window and robbed a Wienerschnitzel restaurant. A police spokesman cautioned the public to report anyone with a pudding-smeared face to the police for investigation.

Full story from NBC 4