Category Archives: News Around
Get down boy!
The Open Wound has discovered that fearless German Shepherd dogs are being trained to jump from aircraft at 25,000ft wearing their own oxygen masks and strapped to special forces assault teams. Once down in hostile terrain in Iraq or Afghanistan, … Continue reading
Large rabbit meets medium
A London family who were suffering spooky goings-on at their home took Ralph their giant rabbit to London to meet famous medium Derek Acorah. ”We are pretty sure our house is haunted by something or other, so Ralph went up … Continue reading
Balloons
Kent Couch, of Oregon USA, rigged 150 giant balloons to a garden chair and took off, drifting 380km (235 miles) on his flying machine. After nine hours in the air, the garage owner used a BB gun to pop enough … Continue reading
Suburban high life
A woman who climbed 20ft up a tree to help a trapped cat had to be rescued by firefighters after being stranded when a branch broke beneath her. The woman, who did not wish to be named, said, “I will … Continue reading
A fare cop
An alleged mobile brothel in the US state of Florida has taken its last ride following a police sting. Undercover detectives in Miami Beach allegedly paid a $40 entry fee to board the vehicle and found women offering sex acts … Continue reading
On a pedestal
More than 2,400 people will occupy Trafalgar Square’s fourth plinth over 100 days as part of a living artwork. Antony Gormley won the opportunity to showcase ‘The One and the Other’. His work will allow volunteers to stand on the … Continue reading