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'IT WAS UNCLEAR IF THE DRIVER WAS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL'

Driver allowed to use bathroom after crashing into L.A. home

(Thanks to man tom)

ALWAYS CHECK BEFORE YOU CHECK OUT

Live alligator left behind in Michigan motel room

(Thanks to John Lobert)

EVERYONE TO THE LIFEBOATS

Hawaii is sinking 40 times faster than previously predicted

(Thanks to pharmaross)

THE COMMENTS

We think maybe they're working again. Although it could be a trick.

TV ATTORNEYS

Fighters fighting fights for you.

TYPEPAD UPDATE

Apparently it's back. Feel free to comment on this development in the comments. Blogging will resume at some later time. 

Update: Nope, it looks like the comments don't work. We apologize and will of course fire judi.

ALWAYS THE LAST PLACE YOU LOOK

Florida man finds alligator in his kitchen

(Thanks to John Lobert)

DON'T STOP BEL

Houston rodeo cancels Journey concert mid-show after 'incident'

(Thanks to Not My Usual Alias)

WELL HOW ELSE IS HE SUPPOSED TO POST IT?

A woman in Cornwall got a shock when she received a notification that a 'naked' man appeared to be posting spaghetti through her letter box while she was at work.

(Thanks to Unholy Slacker)

SOUNDS LEGIT

Jim Morrison allegedly living undercover with new name in freezing cold city, claims documentary

(Thanks to Rick Day)

NO EXCUSE

Virginia Zoo responds to gorilla escape rumors: 'we don't have those'

(Thanks to John Lobert, who says "That’s because they escaped.") 

MUCH MORE EXCITING THAN BINGO

GRENADE POSSIBLY FOUND AT BOCA RATON SENIOR LIVING FACILITY

(Thanks to Jeff Meyerson)

IF IT HAD A PINEAPPLE TOPPING, WE'RE ON THE GATOR'S SIDE

Police officer steps in when alligator blocks pizza delivery in Florida

(Thanks to Ron T, EricY, Ron Wylie, Jeff Meyerson and John Lobert, who says "This is why Florida has police.")

A NEW TRADITION IS BORN

A wedding in Mindanao, Philippines, took a bizarre turn when a groom allegedly 'snapped out' of a trance-like state after a guest threw salt at him—leading to accusations that his bride had placed him under a love spell, or 'gayuma,' to make him marry her.

(Thanks to Allen at Division, who says "Other than that, it was a lovely ceremony.")

MEANWHILE IN FLATHEAD COUNTY

10:17 p.m. A hearing-impaired individual could have sworn she heard a heard a gunshot.

(Thanks to Unholy Slacker)

THE OTHER OPTION WAS TO TEACH THE ELEPHANTS TO READ THE TRAIN SCHEDULES

Sri Lanka adjusts train timings to tackle elephant deaths

(Thanks to MOTW)

'A WORLD OF SURPRISES'

The Six Most Amazing Discoveries We’ve Made by Exploring Uranus

(Thanks to Jim Kenaston, pharmaross and Unholy Slacker)

DUDE, IT'S 'TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER AND BUILD COMMUNITY'

Chicago chefs attempt world's largest cannabis-infused pizza for Pi day

(Thanks to Jeff Meyerson)

WHAT EXACTLY WAS HE DANGLING?

A naked man was seen dangling from a Manhattan building on Thursday as police conducted a warrant operation

(Thanks to Unholy Slacker)

IT WAS ASKING FOR IT

Florida man punches police horse in downtown Tampa

(Thanks to The Amazing Steve, who says "I feel bad that the horse got punched in the 'Downtown Tampa', if that's what the kids are calling it these days.")