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Archive for January, 2004

Drunk driver killed by another drunk driver

January 17, 2004 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News No Comments →

A Texas man arrested for drunk driving was killed by a hit-and-run driver just hours after being released to go to a hospital for a head injury.

Doctors remove part of boy’s brain from his face

January 15, 2004 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News No Comments →

Doctors in San Diego recently changed a Cambodian boy’s life by removing a portion of his brain protruding over his face. The boy is anxious to return to school to show off his now brainless face.

Streakers’ getaway car stolen

January 14, 2004 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News No Comments →

Three streakers at Denny’s Restaurant in Spokane, Washington, found their getaway car had been stolen while they were running around naked inside the restaurant. Police easily arrested the still-naked men who were found huddled together in a nearby parking lot attempting to stay warm.

Two men charged with calling in bomb threat using OnStar

January 12, 2004 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News No Comments →

Two Detroit auto mechanics could face up to twenty years in prison after being caught using a car’s OnStar service to phone in a bomb threat. Investigators were able to track the pair down at the repair shop where they were working on the car.

Rite-Aid stops selling nicotine-laced water

January 10, 2004 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News No Comments →

Rite-Aid stores in Maine have taken bottles of nicotine-laced water off the shelves. The action comes as the state legislature considers whether to outlaw the product until it is approved by the FDA.

Presidential candidate Kucinich uses pie chart during radio debate

January 06, 2004 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News No Comments →

Dennis Kucinich, a Democratic Presidential candidate, used a pie chart to demonstrate a point during a debate broadcast only on radio.

Victoria’s Secret caught selling used panties

January 06, 2004 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News No Comments →

New York’s CBS affiliate caught Victoria’s Secret reselling used panties. Saks Fifth Avenue And Macy’s were also caught selling dirty underwear. In New York it is illegal to sell used hats but not used underwear.