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Archive for August, 2004

Report condemns strippers in limos

August 18, 2004 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News No Comments →

A report by councilors from a Welsh county says strippers and pole dancers should be banned from performing in stretch limousines. The report did not make clear how many companies were offering motorized pole dancing in North Wales.

Man wearing tutu and clown shoes jumps in Olympic pool

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

Security at the Olympics is increasing after a spectator wearing a tutu and extra-large clown shoes took a dive at one of the Olympic pool events. An offical said steps have been taken to prevent the odd event from happening again.

Cat starts fire that destroys two apartments

August 16, 2004 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News No Comments →

Investigators in Pennsylvania say a cat knocking over a candle started an apartment fire that injured two people and destroyed two apartments. The two injured people are hospitalized but expected to recover.

Police arrest 115 for gambling on insect fights

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

Hong Kong police arrested 115 men for illegally gambling on insect fights Sunday. Police seized about 300 crickets and $1,025 in cash during the bust.

Woman with no limbs barred from Air France Flight

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

A woman sued Air France in federal court Friday after an employee told her she could not board a flight because she has no limbs. The woman eventually bought a ticket on British Airways.

Flaming rabbit spreads fire

August 13, 2004 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News No Comments →

A rabbit accidentally set on fire at a British cricket club ran into a hut, setting it on fire before perishing. The animal had got caught up in some branches that were being burned.

Denver named “Most Drunk City in America”

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

Men’s Health Magazine has named Denver, Colorado, the “Most Drunk City in America”. The magazine cited Denver’s high number of DUI arrests and alcohol-related traffic deaths.