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Archive for September, 2003

US soldier kills tiger at Baghdad zoo

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

A US soldier shot and killed a rare Bengal tiger at the Baghdad zoo after the animal injured another soldier. A group of soldiers were partying at the zoo after closing time. The soldier who was injured was attempting to feed the animal through the bars of its cage.

Sun exposure may prevent cancer

September 19, 2003 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News No Comments →

A new US study published in the journal Cancer suggests sun exposure can reduce cancers of the breast, prostrate, lung, colon, ovaries and pancreas by 10 to 20 percent. Explosure to ultraviolet light was also helpful in reducing blood pressure.

Singing driver crashes after bee flies into his mouth

September 19, 2003 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News No Comments →

A Winston, Oregon, man crashed his car after a bee flew into his mouth while he was singing along with Rock Your Body by Justin Timberlake. While the man was attempting to rid his mouth of the bee he drove down a 15-foot embankment and crashed into a tree.

Coed charged with counterfeiting

September 18, 2003 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News No Comments →

Police say a 20-year-old student at Miami University used her dorm room computer to print counterfeit $5, $10 and $20 bills. The sophomore sociology major made a court appearance Thursday on felony charges of forgery and possession of criminal tools.

Woman finds tooth in Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup

September 18, 2003 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News No Comments →

A Salt Lake City woman has filed suit against the Campbell’s Soup company after she allegedly found a human tooth in a can of chicken noodle soup. The woman’s lawyer claims the entire family has been unable to eat soup since the discovery.

Jawbreaker explodes in girl’s face

September 17, 2003 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News No Comments →

Authorities in Florida are trying to figure out what caused a candy jawbreaker to explode in a 9-year-old girl’s face. The girl suffered severe burns on her face, neck and arm. A doctor will evaluate her later this week to determine the need for cosmetic surgery.

Dentist offers $100 reward for return of toothbrush

September 16, 2003 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News No Comments →

An Ohio dentist is offering a $100 reward for the return of his 14-foot red wooden toothbrush. The item was stolen from the front of the man’s dental practice over the weekend.