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Gaddafi’s Son Ordered His Own Cruise Ship, Complete With Shark Tank
Forget about shark-infested waters: Hannibal Gaddafi’s dream was to have a cruise ship, one that he could call his own – complete with a frilly shark tank bounded by marble pillars and decadent mirrors. And according to new …
In Germany, a 400-Year-Old Witchcraft Case Gets a Retrial
No, they’re not hunting for more witches. In fact, it’s part of a trend in Germany to rehabilitate the names of the executed.
Sheepshead and Pigeon Pie: Vintage Thanksgiving Menus Reveal Some Odd Dishes
This Thanksgiving, be grateful that menus and palates have changed over the past 100 years.
Gothamist culled the New York Public Library’s menu archives and unearthed some real head-scratchers of Thanksgiving menus past. Some …
Somewhere in China, Cows are Producing ‘Human Breast Milk’
Breast milk cheese has got nothing on this one.
Would You Pay $6,400 for a Toilet?
Kohler thinks yes.
Indonesian Man Dozes Off at Airport, Falls to His Death
It can be a little weird falling asleep in public. Some people constantly do the head bob, some snore loudly – but falling to your death shouldn’t be one of them.
History Fires Back: World War II Bullet Fires From Tree, Injures Couple
Police in Germany are saying that a surprise attack on an elderly couple came from an unlikely source–a tree log.
Dial 0 For Sex Addict Chaperones: Best Western Releases List of Oddest Hotel Requests
Seven foot beds, reiki classes for dogs, only blue food — all are among the oddest requests Best Western has received from guests.
Baptizing Aliens, Coming to a Church Near You
No, it’s not the latest plot for a sci-fi blockbuster.
World’s Largest Dog Meets World’s Smallest Dog, Sitcom Potential Ensues
Meet Boo Boo and Giant George, two dogs begging for a buddy-cop TV show.
Mullets: Out of Style, and Now Illegal in Iran
It’s a tough time to have a mullet in this world. First, you get ridiculed for looking silly, and if you live in Iran, the government could fine you for your ‘do.
