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Archive for April, 2003

30 dead tigers found in freezer at California home

April 23, 2003 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News No Comments →

As many as 30 dead tigers and other big cats were found along with 58 cubs in a freezer at a home connected to a non-profit animal sanctuary. The operator of the Tiger Rescue as well as his wife and his veterinarian were arrested.

Full story from JS Online

Detroit most dangerous U.S. city for pedestrians

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

A federal government study to be released today reveals Detroit is the most dangerous city for pedestrians among large US cities. Experts say a lack of sidewalks and crosswalks, as well as urban sprawl, are making Detroit roads the most dangerous in the nation for walkers.

Full story from the Detroit Free Press

Man drops charges against housekeeper who chewed off his scrotum

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

A Tennessee man who had his scrotum chewed off by his so-called live-in housekeeper has decided to drop domestic assault charges.

Full story from News Channel 9

Garbage truck runs over drug-using naked woman

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

A Dallas woman was run over by a garbage truck after she ran naked down the street and crawled under the vehicle at a stop light. The woman’s husband told police she was using drugs.

Full story from nbc5i.com

Actor sues after having gun fired at his head during audition

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

An actor is suing documentary filmmaker John Ronald Whitney because during an audition he had a gun pointed at his head and fired. According to the lawsuit, several other crew members came out from hiding and told him the event had been staged and filmed.

Full story from Reuters

Dog survives car accident, gunshot, freezer in same day

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

A dog named Dosha from Clearlake, California, has survived being hit by a car, being shot in the head and being stuck in a freezer for two hours all in the same day. Animal rights groups are raising money for her care.

Full story from KIROTV.com

Vietnamese prostitutes boning up on English

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

Vietnam’s state-run media said Friday that prostitues in the resort town of China Beach have been taking English classes to improve their chances. Some of the phrases the ladies are learning include ‘One hundred dollars’, ‘I want to be your wife’ and ‘Give me your watch.’

Full story from Reuters