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Archive for May, 2006

Hundreds of arson convictions may be based on faulty science

May 07, 2006 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News Comments Off

Across the country hundreds of arson convictions may be based on bad science. A growing body of evidence indicates that many assumptions used by arson investigators are incorrect.

Two drunk drivers shot on ABC’s Lost

May 04, 2006 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News Comments Off

Two Lost characters played by actors arrested for drunk driving were shot at the end of the episode Wednesday. Ana Lucia (Michelle Rodriguez) and Libby (Cynthia Watros) were arrested on separate drunk driving charges a few months ago and the onscreen shooting appears to be a case of synchronised karma.

ABC will show National Spelling Bee in prime time

May 03, 2006 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News Comments Off

ABC will televise the final rounds of this year’s National Spelling Bee in prime time. For the past 12 years the Scripps National Spelling Bee has been shown on ESPN. Spelling bees have gained popularity in recent years and have been featured in a Broadway show and the current film Akeelah and the Bee.

McDonald’s hires child molestors and sex offenders

May 02, 2006 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News Comments Off

An investigation by WTVF in Tennessee found McDonald’s employs child molestors and high-risk sex offenders. McDonald’s stated it has a policy not to hire sex offenders at its 8,000 company-owned stores. The 18,000 affiliate-owned stores make hiring policy for themselves.