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Archive for October, 2004

Caesarian births may increase allergy risk

October 20, 2004 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News No Comments →

Researchers at Munich’s Ludwig-Maximilians University found that babies delivered by Caesarian section were more likely to have diarrhea and were twice as likely to be allergic to cows’ milk and other food. One theory is that babies born vaginally may pick up bacteria from the mother’s vagina, intestine and anal area.

Woman sentenced for letting 5-year-old smoke crack

October 19, 2004 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News No Comments →

Indianapolis woman has been sentenced to a year and a half in prison for letting her five year old son smoke crack cocaine. The child has recovered and is now in the care of foster family.

New York cracks down on skewered guinea pig vendors

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

The New York City Parks Department cracked down on vendors serving skewered guinea pigs at an Ecuadorian festival recently. The dish served at the festival featured salad, potatoes, rice and skewered cuy — a type of guinea pig but a little larger than pet guinea pigs. New York state allows the dish, but New York City does not based on a vague health code.

News anchor charged with prostitution

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

A Jacksonville, Florida, television news anchor was arrested on prostitution charges Thursday. Darryl Tardy allegedly asked an undercover sheriff’s deputy to prove he wasn’t in law enforcement by exposing himself. WLTV, the TV station where Tardy is employed, had no comment on the arrest.

Anal wart researcher is worst job in science

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

Anal Wart Researcher came in at number one in Popular Science magazine’s annual Worst Jobs in Science list. Second place went to Worm Parasitologist, and third place goes to Lab-Animal Veterinarian. Number four on the list is Tampon Squeezer. Tampon Squeezers recover the liquid from used tampons to recover specimens for sexually transmitted disease tests.

David Beckham’s girlfriend masturbates a pig on TV

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

British TV viewers were recently treated to a program showing David Beckham’s girlfriend Rebecca Loos masturbating a pig to orgasm. The stunt was featured on the British reality show the Farm.

Philadelphia charges $35 to apply for work

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

Philadelphia is charging an administrative fee of $35 on job applications. A Counselwoman opposed to the fee plans to hold a public hearing on October 20th.