WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange appeared briefly in a London court Tuesday for a procedural hearing over his extradition to Sweden on sexual allegations. (Via BBC)
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Bird-pocalypse Now: Up to 100 Dead Jackdaws Found in Sweden
Birds of a feather continue to die together.
Julian Assange Granted Bail By U.K. Court
The decision to release Wikileaks founder Julian Assange was upheld by a senior court judge Thursday pending his extradition to Sweden over sexual assault allegations.
Police: WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange Arrested in London
Julian Assange, the public face of WikiLeaks, was arrested Tuesday morning in London at the request of Swedish authorities, Scotland Yard said. After voluntarily surrendering to police, the 39-year old Australian is expected to …
We Live in the Future: Introducing Invisible Bike Helmet
Forget about the helmet. Next time you hop on your bike, why not get hit by a car in style? Swedish designers have invented a new airbag for your head.
Quotes: Unfinished Manuscript of Millenium Trilogy Exists
“To make it more complicated, this book number four, that’s book number five, because he thought that was more fun to write than book number four.”
— JOAKIM LARSSON, brother of Girl with the Dragon Tattoo author Stieg Larsson, …
Sweden Launches National Chlamydia Day
Happy Chlamydia Day!
Acne Unveils ‘Transvestite and Cross-Dressing’ Collection
Apparently androgyny is the new pink.
Court Delivers Final Blow to Orgasm Church
Following months of legal wrangling, a court battle involving the Madonna of the Orgasm Church has finally reached its climax.
IKEA to Sell Second-Hand IKEA Furniture
Shoppers eager to nab discounted furniture at cut-rate prices may soon be able to bypass Craigslist and head straight to the mother ship of cheap home furnishings: IKEA.
Swedish Airline Plans First Mile-High Gay Wedding
When officials at Scandinavian airlines say that love is in the air, they’re being literal.
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)