Wednesday, March 8, 2006

   Your one-stop-shop for bizarre news and urban legends! ^^
Hey everybody. How's it going?

I'm still going through and commenting on posts and artwork I may have missed (next up is you, Karen-chan. Don't worry! I didn't forget you!), so I'll try to make today's post quick.

Are any of you here familiar with www.Snopes.com?

For those who don't know, Snopes.com is a site run by a married couple to debunk any and all urban legends that may arise.
They research every rumor and report on weather it's founded or not.
They've compiled a massive list already, and you can find it by category or by search on their site.

But one of the best things by far about Snopes.com is a feature they added just recently: "The Daily Snopes".
As a part of their job of round-the-clock debunkery, The Daily Snopes is a compilation of the absolute oddest news stories that occurred in the world in the past couple days.

It's updated daily, so if you decide you like it it'd be a good idea to add it to your favorites.

Here are some of the particularly bizarre things that happened in the last few days, copied & pasted directly from their site (on the actual Daily Snopes page, each title has a link to a more in-depth cover of the story by one of many news-groups). How'd you like seeing these head-lines in your local newspaper?:

Dad Accused of Poisoning His Kids' Tennis Foes
A man accused of drugging his children's tennis opponents, leading to one player's accidental death, described being gripped by panic and anguish as his desire to see his son and daughter succeed spun out of control.

Father and Son Die in Manure Pond at Dairy
A dairy worker and his 8-year-old son died in a manure pit on the farm where they lived.

Farmer Feeds Friend's Corpse to Pigs
A German farmer confessed to feeding the corpse of an elderly family friend to his pigs and then stealing from his bank account.

Boys' MySpace Prank Results in Sex Crime Arrest
A group of boys who posed as a 15-year-old girl for an Internet prank ended up helping police arrest a 48-year-old man who tried to meet the fictitious teenager for sex.

Two Die of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
A Milwaukee man and a 17-year-old girl died of carbon monoxide poisoning while having sex inside a running car in a closed garage.

75-Year-Old Woman Charged with Robbery
A 75-year-old woman accused of robbing a bank with an unloaded pistol was arrested after a tow truck driver blocked her in after a short chase.

Fire Official Arrested in Bestiality Case
A Mesa Fire Department battalion chief was placed on administrative leave after being arrested in a bestiality case.

Growing Aussies Need Sturdier Toilets
Sturdier toilets may be on their way in Australia to cope with the country's increasingly obese population.

Teenager Gives Birth to Surprise Baby
A 13-year-old British girl who did not realize she was pregnant has given birth to a baby weighing six-and-a-half pounds she has named Sophie.

Pair Sets Fire to Homeless Man Sleeping in Park
Police are searching for two people who attacked a homeless man as he slept in a park and set his legs on fire.

Hearse Driver Arrested for Biting Policeman
A drunken hearse driver has been arrested in the western German town of Krefeld after biting a police officer taking him in for an alcohol test.

Sudan Man Forced to 'Marry' Goat
A Sudanese man has been forced to take a goat as his "wife", after he was caught having sex with the animal.

Czech Sports Trickster Gate Crashes Olympics
A Czech sports trickster reportedly took part in the Winter Olympics after borrowing a starting number from a Japanese competitor.

Professor Shows Explicit Video
A criminal justice professor at Grand Rapids Community College has resigned after showing a video in class of a man having sex with a pig.




Pretty crazy, huh?
Usually there aren't that many cases dealing with people having sex with animals (this was just an odd week, heh heh ^^; ).
Sorry if that creeped any of you out.

Anyway, The Daily Snopes is a great feature, and you'll always find something interesting enough to discuss with your friends.
You can check out The Daily Snopes here, or by clicking on the "What's New?" tab on the opening page (in the hyperlink I put near the top of my post today). There, The Daily Snopes will be the first section, followed by all the urban legends they have recently confirmed or debunked.

Anyway, I'm gonna' be posting some of my doodles here on my site a little bit later this week, so keep your eyes peeled if you're interested in the practical (and attention-deficit) side of artists. ^_^

I'll see you all later!
Oh, and remember to check out Snopes.com and The Daily Snopes!
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