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70 Years Later, Class of 1943 Is Finally Having Their Prom

Emerald Catron — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:30:28 +0000

It took some time (quite a bit of time, actually), but the New Haven Hillhouse High School class of 1943 will finally be having prom this Sunday.

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What the…? Man Burns Down Neighbor's House Because He Didn't Cut His Lawn

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:31:09 +0000

If you have good neighbors, consider yourself lucky.

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Chili's Waitress Fired For Making Negative Comment About Cops on Facebook

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:23:08 +0000

In November, Ashley Warden was fined $2,500 when a police officer spotted her three-year old son urinating on the front yard of her two-and-a-half acre property in rural Piedmont, Oklahoma. The cop was ultimately fired for issuing the ticket. But apparently Warden still holds a grudge against law enforcement, which she made known through a recent post to her Facebook page.

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Naked Painting of Bea Arthur Selling for $2 Million

Emerald Catron — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:17:44 +0000

Maybe 'Airheads' is your favorite movie. Maybe you really loved 'Maude' and 'The Golden Girls.' Or maybe you just love oil paintings of nude older ladies. If any of these are true, and you've got at least $2 million to spare, this painting of Bea Arthur (note: she didn't actually pose for the painting) by artist John Currin is up for auction.

It's expected to go for $1.8-$2.5 million bucks. Here's what (most of) the whole painting looks like.

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What American City Was Just Named the 'Laziest'?

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:55:34 +0000

America is known for its obesity crisis and penchant for lounging on the couch instead of getting up and doing anything physical. As it turns out, some cities perpetuate that stereotype more than others.

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Worst Honeymoon Ever Ends With Husband Arrested for Soliciting Prostitute

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:37:27 +0000

You know how they say the honeymoon ended before it even began?

Well, that’s actually true in the case of Mohammed Ahmed.

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Unhappy Customer Destroys $430K Maserati Because of Poor Service at the Dealership

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:21:03 +0000

People in China really need to work on how to behave in public.

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Mom Puts Three-Year-Old Son Up for Adoption on Craigslist

Donald Deane — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:53:44 +0000

Craigslist is a great resource for meeting people and buying and selling almost anything. But when it comes to giving away children, there are probably better ways. That didn't stop a Texas woman from offering her three-year-old for adoption on the service, however.

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4-Year-Old Mayor Is the Cutest Politician You Will Ever See

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:15:35 +0000

Experience isn’t always the most important qualification for a politician. Sometimes dimples work just fine.

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If Your Dog Could Talk, Who Would It Sound Like?

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:27:29 +0000

All dogs bark, but have you ever stopped to think about who your pooch may sound like if it actually could talk?

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A Staggering $84 Ice Cream Bill Sparks Outrage

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:41:35 +0000

A sweet treat left a bitter taste in the mouths of some hungry tourists.

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Lion-Meat Tacos Cause Uproar at Florida Restaurant

Wes Glinsmann — Sun, 12 May 2013 14:50:07 +0000

We’ve all had those late-night “run for the border” cravings for a taco. But would you still be hungry if your taco was made out of . . . lion?

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Woman Slaps Cop So She'll Go to Jail and Stop Smoking in Most Hair-Brained Scheme Ever

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:07:34 +0000

A woman in Sacramento, California is about to become the cigarette butt of many jokes.

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Animal Shelter Ordered to Return $189,000 Donation — And You Won't Believe Why

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:46:34 +0000

What’s in a name? Oh, about a couple hundred thousand dollars.

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Is This the Best Mug Shot Ever?

Bethany Lee — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:07:48 +0000

You're going to the slammer anyway, so why not have fun with it?

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Rare LEGO Selling For a Staggering $800

Stephanie McMaster — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:54:43 +0000

The search for Mr. Gold -- a recently-released LEGO Minifigure -- has collectors opening their wallets wide, with the average 1.5-inch figurine bringing in about $800 in eBay auctions.

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Lightning Strikes Twice! Woman Gives Birth to Twins Aboard a Moving Train — For the Second Time

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 07 May 2013 03:11:24 +0000

Zubin Nisha may want to think about finding a way to travel other than train.

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Watch Lightning Strike at Couple's Beach Wedding

GuySpeed Editors — Sun, 05 May 2013 15:13:52 +0000

Was it a bad omen or a free light show? Whatever the cause, the couple in this video probably started having second thoughts when a big bolt of lightning struck right behind them during their beach side wedding in the Florida Keys

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Wet Dog Voted Worst Car Smell in Most Important Poll Ever

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 04 May 2013 19:48:41 +0000

Man’s best friend becomes man’s biggest nightmare when they’re on the road.

NewsTalk 1290 News & Talk of Texoma » Weird News

70 Years Later, Class of 1943 Is Finally Having Their Prom

What the…? Man Burns Down Neighbor's House Because He Didn't Cut His Lawn

Chili's Waitress Fired For Making Negative Comment About Cops on Facebook

Naked Painting of Bea Arthur Selling for $2 Million

What American City Was Just Named the 'Laziest'?

Worst Honeymoon Ever Ends With Husband Arrested for Soliciting Prostitute

Unhappy Customer Destroys $430K Maserati Because of Poor Service at the Dealership

Mom Puts Three-Year-Old Son Up for Adoption on Craigslist

4-Year-Old Mayor Is the Cutest Politician You Will Ever See

If Your Dog Could Talk, Who Would It Sound Like?

A Staggering $84 Ice Cream Bill Sparks Outrage

Lion-Meat Tacos Cause Uproar at Florida Restaurant

Woman Slaps Cop So She'll Go to Jail and Stop Smoking in Most Hair-Brained Scheme Ever

Animal Shelter Ordered to Return $189,000 Donation — And You Won't Believe Why

Is This the Best Mug Shot Ever?

Rare LEGO Selling For a Staggering $800

Lightning Strikes Twice! Woman Gives Birth to Twins Aboard a Moving Train — For the Second Time

Watch Lightning Strike at Couple's Beach Wedding

Wet Dog Voted Worst Car Smell in Most Important Poll Ever

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