What happens when you live in a $20 million mansion in the center of London? You throw “porn disco” parties.
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Swedish Police Officer Fights Crime with Sweet Dance Moves
As a law enforcement officer in Malmö, Sweden, what’s the best way to control a crowd? Obviously, it’s to draw them around you by dancing up a storm. (See video at TheDailyWh.at, via Reddit)
Army Private Accused of WikiLeak Transfered to Virginia Brig
Pfc. Bradley Manning has been accused of leaking classified material to secret-sharing site WikiLeaks, and has been transferred from Kuwait to a military brig in Virginia.
Giant Panda Accidently Gassed in China
This just might be the saddest news you will hear today—a giant panda, living in China’s Jinan Zoo, died after accidently being gassed with carbon monoxide and chlorine.
Spain’s Catalonia Region Bans Bullfighting
In a victory for animal-rights activists — and a blow for those who said it was central to Spanish culture — Spain’s Catalonia region voted to formally ban bullfighting.
Iran’s Latest Enemy: Paul the Octopus
Who knew an agent of “propaganda” could have eight legs?
Al-Qaeda Stealing Blood From Hospitals in Iraq
Looking for blood to treat their injured fighters, Iraqi insurgents turn to hospitals and blood banks—and steal it at gunpoint.
President Wyclef? Singer Jean Considers Running in Haiti
According to the Associated Press, ex-Fugee and Haiti native Wyclef Jean is mulling a potential run for president of Haiti. Could this actually work?
Will Part of Spain Ban Bullfighting?
In Catalonia, a region of mainland Spain, animal rights activists clash with champions of Spanish heritage as debates rage over petitions to ban bullfighting.
Plastiki Completes Epic Plastic Journey
You’ve heard of a message in a bottle. Now there’s a message made of bottles. (via National Geographic)
Chavez’s Threat: No Oil for the U.S.
As tensions between Venezuela and Colombia heighten, President of Venezuela Hugo Chavez warns his country will cease all exports of oil to the United States if Venezuela suffers a military attack.
Man Meets the Press After Full-Face Transplant
A Spanish man spoke at a press conference on Monday after being the first successful recipient of a full-face transplant.
