Category Archives: Weird Stuff

“The Indiana Jones Of Tiki Drinks”

Posted on November 28, 2007 by Gaius

Jeff Berry is a man with a mission. His self-imposed quest: to recreate many of the lost drink recipes from the heyday of the Tiki-themed bars. He thinks he has found the Holy Grail of Tikidom, the original recipe for … Continue reading →

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There Are Headaches…..

Posted on November 26, 2007 by Gaius

…And then there are headaches. This story will make you cringe. An 18-year old student from India has survived having a four-foot metal pole skewer him completely through the head. Wait until you see the X-ray. Manish Rajpurohit has been … Continue reading →

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Babe Loses Head

Posted on November 24, 2007 by Gaius

The Associated Press is quick to clear Paul Bunyan of the dirty deed, but Babe the Blue Ox has been decapitated. KLAMATH, Calif. – Babe the Blue Ox has lost his head. Ax-wielding Paul Bunyan is not a suspect. The … Continue reading →

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Call Any Vegetable

Posted on November 16, 2007 by Gaius

Call any vegetable Call it by name Call one today When you get off the train Call any vegetable And the chances are good Aw, The vegetable will respond to you (Some people don't go for prunes…I don't know, I've … Continue reading →

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Iowa?

Posted on November 15, 2007 by Gaius

I opened up the AP "Odd News" category at Yahoo News and was more than a bit surprised to see three stories pop up that originated from Iowa. Heck, one a week datelined Iowa is unusual. (Unless it is political … Continue reading →

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The Headless Goats Of Laguna Beach

Posted on November 15, 2007 by Gaius

Okay, it isn't as catchy as "The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow" from the Washington Irving short story The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, but unlike the story, the goats actually exist. Also headless chickens and a pigeon. The appearance of … Continue reading →

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Invention Of The Week

Posted on November 12, 2007 by Gaius

A Washington Man has obviously seen a market niche and has filled the need for a new product! The pump-action tire iron! The 66-year-old man had been repairing a Lincoln Continental for two weeks at his home northwest of Southworth, … Continue reading →

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The Last Supper DJ?

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Gaius

We've had a couple of items about the Last Supper, the iconic Leonardo Da Vinci painting, in the past few months. First it was the researcher who claimed that superimposing a reversed image on top of the original yielded some … Continue reading →

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No Two Left Feet

Posted on November 2, 2007 by Gaius

O two left feet, two left feet How can you dance with two left feet Two left feet, two left feet How can you dance with two left feet I love you honey, you're so sweet Just get rid of … Continue reading →

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Geeks And Nerds, Salvation Is At Hand!

Posted on November 2, 2007 by Gaius

Tired of bullies sneaking up on you and giving you a wedgie? Imagine the look of surprise on that bully's face when instead of pulling you underwear into a places it was never intended to go he simply gets your … Continue reading →

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Texas “Chupacabra” Just A Really Ugly, Bald Coyote

Posted on November 2, 2007 by Gaius

In September I posted about reports of a "chupacabra" or "goat sucker" that was discovered in Texas. Phylis Canion of Cuero and her neighbors discovered three of the creatures – quite dead – over the summer. She recovered one of … Continue reading →

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Gone Fishin’

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Gaius

A Man from New Zealand, having spent the day at a funeral – drinking the whole time – decided it was time to go fishing. Needing a way to get to the coast from the central part of the northern island … Continue reading →

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Ah-OOOOOOH! Werewolves Of Cardiff!

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Gaius

Apparently, the neighbors in Cathays, Cardiff over in Britain aren't used to some things. For example, a half-naked man sitting 15 feet up in a tree howling like a wolf at 6:30 in the morning. A half-naked man sparked a … Continue reading →

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It’s The Geat Pumpkin Tree, Charlie Brown

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Gaius

Somehow, I think Charles Schulz would have gotten a kick out of this story, whether he was or was not a "tortured soul." Because a New Jersey family has discovered a pumpkin tree in their backyard – well, sort of. … Continue reading →

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Have You Wondered What A Giant Pumpkin Was Good For?

Posted on October 22, 2007 by Gaius

Have you ever wondered what in the world a pumpkin weighing hundreds of pounds was good for? You've seen those ginormous gourds featured every fall. But what are they good for? Well, wonder no more! It should be obvious that … Continue reading →

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