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IN THAT CASE, SIR, PLEASE RESUME FIRING

Kentucky man shoots out of hotel window, says he was aiming at aliens

(Thanks to pharmaross)

'COREGASMS'

10 per cent of gym goers have had an orgasm while exercising, study finds

(Thanks to pharmaross, who says "Please wipe down the equipment when you are finished.")

WE SAW THEM OPEN FOR HEART

Stonington police warn residents of aggressive minks

(Thanks to pharmaross)

A PAIR OF FLORIDA LICENSES ARE ON THE WAY

Indiana State Police say a drunk husband crashed his car into a tractor trailer not far from his house. When his allegedly drunk wife went to pick him up, she crashed her car into his wrecked vehicle that was still on the road.

(Thanks to Jillian)

WE HAVE SOME QUESTIONS

Astronaut blood can be used to make concrete on Mars, scientists say

(Thanks to Ralph)

WE LIKE 'COME AND TASTE TE PUKE'

The hunt for New Zealand's worst-ever city slogan is nearing its end, and it's looking like Hutt Valley is the town to beat.

(Thanks to Jane Linderman)

'EXCITING ECOLOGICAL OPTION'

Body composting a ‘green’ alternative to burial, cremation

(Thanks to Barry Nester)

THAT WOULD BE FLORIDA

Objects at the Solar System’s Edge Are Being Influenced by Something Mysterious

(Thanks to Le Petomane)

THERE ARE JOB ACTIONS...

...and then there are job actions.

(Thanks to Geoff Scott)

*SO* MANY USES

2:30 p.m. A transient man said he had a dead badger in a sled that he was keeping because it has “multiple uses.” He said he would be moving along shortly and taking the badger with him.

You know the county.

(Thanks to Mary Smith)

IF HE'D BEEN GOING FASTER HE MIGHT HAVE MADE IT

13 foot RV attempts to cross under 9’9” train trestle at Racine, Mo.

(Thanks to pharmaross)

WE'RE CONVINCED

Loch Ness Monster 'spotted on webcam in China' in latest reported sighting

(Thanks tp pharmaross)

FOLLOW THE SCIENCE, PEOPLE

What’s For Breakfast? Nutritionist Says Cold Pizza Is Better Than Sugary Cereal

(Thanks to Ralph)

YOU LAUGHED AT 'SHARKNADO'

But you're not laughing now.

(Thanks to EricY)

BRILLIANT

Dog invents automatic backscratcher.

(Thanks to man tom)

BUSINESS NEWS FROM DOWN UNDER

Some of Australia’s most high profile investors have jumped on board the Who Gives A Crap train as it raises capital for the first time, securing $41.5 million in the process.

(Thanks to pharmaross)

TO GET TO THE OTHER HIDE

Why are Yellowstone wolves biting grizzly bears' butts?

(Thanks to Peter Metrinko)

YET ANOTHER REASON TO AVOID THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA

Scientists Suspect Massive Unknown Predator at Bottom of the Sea Capable of Eating an Alligator

(Thanks to Rick Day)

AND IN SPORTS

Jerseyman attempts Guinness World Record by running marathon as a brain

Do click on the video.

(Thanks to Ralph)

YOU HAVE TO CATCH THE LITTLE BASTARDS BEFORE YOU CAN ASK THEM ANY QUESTIONS

Scottish charity asking for public's help with squirrel survey

(Thanks to Ralph and Le Petomane)