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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #300 on: January 20, 2017, 01:52:30 pm »
Fun fact: Skittles contain gelatin, which is made from cow carcasses.

Keep that in mind when you read this story:

http://wbay.com/2017/01/18/skittle-spill-has-dodge-county-deputies-tasting-the-rainbow/
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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #301 on: January 22, 2017, 02:44:35 am »
Great-grandma accidentally prays to Lord of the Rings figurine for years

A great-grandmother has been accidentally praying to a figure of Elrond, an elf from The Lord of the Rings, after mistaking it for a figurine of Saint Anthony, every day for years.



http://howdyearth.com/great-grandma-accidentally-prays-lord-rings-figurine-years/
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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #302 on: January 22, 2017, 03:07:22 am »
Trump supporters horrified to learn their hats weren’t made in US
By Reuters

January 21, 2017 | 11:42am



One of the biggest cheers President Donald Trump received from supporters watching his inaugural address on Friday was his call to “buy American and hire American.”

It was a moment rich in irony.

Many of those supporters were sporting Trump’s trademark red “Make America Great Again” baseball caps that were made in China, Vietnam and Bangladesh.

Some were horrified when they discovered their Trump hats were foreign made.

Rob Walker, 44, who had driven to Washington from Georgia with his wife Abby, 36, had stopped at a truck stop on the way to buy a “Make America Great Again” cap.

“Oh God, I hope it’s not made in China,” Abby said, flipping the cap over to check. She looked at its label. “China! Don’t tell anyone!”


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http://nypost.com/2017/01/21/trump-supporters-horrified-to-learn-their-hats-werent-made-in-us/
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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #303 on: January 23, 2017, 03:20:34 am »
And while we’re doing the Lord’s work by ministering to the needs of God’s creation, they [Republicans] are ignoring those needs, which is to dishonor the God who made them.”

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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #304 on: January 23, 2017, 03:54:45 am »
And while we’re doing the Lord’s work by ministering to the needs of God’s creation, they [Republicans] are ignoring those needs, which is to dishonor the God who made them.”

Nancy Pelosi
1/20/17

http://theresurgent.com/pelosi-democrats-are-doing-the-lords-work/

Nancy apparently thinks promoting abortion is the Lord's work.  I wouldn't want to be standing next to her when she finally meets Him.  Those are His children she is destroying.
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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #305 on: January 23, 2017, 03:57:03 am »
Nancy apparently thinks promoting abortion is the Lord's work.  I wouldn't want to be standing next to her when she finally meets Him.  Those are His children she is destroying.

Almost made a comment about the Lord withering her where she stood for that bit of BS.

Then I remembered what she looks like.
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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #306 on: January 23, 2017, 04:47:53 pm »
Great-grandma accidentally prays to Lord of the Rings figurine for years

A great-grandmother has been accidentally praying to a figure of Elrond, an elf from The Lord of the Rings, after mistaking it for a figurine of Saint Anthony, every day for years.



http://howdyearth.com/great-grandma-accidentally-prays-lord-rings-figurine-years/
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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #307 on: January 23, 2017, 04:51:23 pm »
Elrond Patron Saint of Geeks and Fantasy Literature buffs.

I guess it's better than having a picture of Jesus that turned out to be Obi Wan.

Or a plastic statue of Jesus that turned into a Bhudda when the interior of the car got too hot....
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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #308 on: January 24, 2017, 01:08:19 am »
Or a plastic statue of Jesus that turned into a Bhudda when the interior of the car got too hot....


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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #309 on: January 27, 2017, 04:30:37 am »
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Union man admits impersonating a deputy U.S. marshal
ST. LOUIS • A man from Union on Thursday admitted pretending to be a deputy U.S. marshal, the U.S. Attorney's office said.

Between January and October, Timothy Rossell, 29, was involved with a woman from Union and one who lived in Florida, prosecutors said. Both supported him “emotionally and financially,” lent him money and purchased luxury sports cars on credit for him, prosecutors said.

The 27-year-old Union woman knew him as Austyn Gardner, and the 27-year-old Florida woman knew him as Austyn Labella, court records show. The Florida woman said he persuaded her to buy a 2015 Lamborghini Gallardo and a 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z6, court records show.


A Lamborghini Gallardo on display in Bangkok, Thailand. Copyright: patrykkosmider / 123RF Stock Photo

Read More At: http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/union-man-admits-impersonating-a-deputy-u-s-marshal/article_795b2c36-6178-5ec9-9377-76aa3080532b.html

What's up with this story? Where do you meet a woman who gets you a Lamborghini?

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On Oct. 10, however, the Union woman found “suspicious paperwork” and counterfeit equipment, identification, badges and apparel from the U.S. Marshal Service, the U.S. attorney's office said.

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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #310 on: January 28, 2017, 09:29:01 pm »
Horse collapses and dies after big race in UK, file under "different" not really "ridiculous":

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Cotswold Chase: Many Clouds dies after beating Thistlecrack at Cheltenham

Many Clouds collapsed and died after narrowly beating Thistlecrack to win the Cotswold Chase at Cheltenham's Festival Trials Day.

King George winner Thistlecrack caught Many Clouds close to the finish but the 2015 Grand National winner, ridden by Leighton Aspell, fought back to win.

Many Clouds collapsed after the winning post and was treated by veterinary staff before he was pronounced dead.

Trainer Oliver Sherwood said the 10-year-old was the "horse of a lifetime".

More: http://www.bbc.com/sport/horse-racing/38782368

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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #311 on: January 28, 2017, 11:23:15 pm »
Horse collapses and dies after big race in UK, file under "different" not really "ridiculous":

@jmyrlefuller Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, no.  I don't think this would fit on the Obit thread.  But I had to ping you for a heads up.
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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #312 on: January 29, 2017, 12:26:08 am »
@jmyrlefuller Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, no.  I don't think this would fit on the Obit thread.  But I had to ping you for a heads up.


I wonder how Thistlecrack feels? Having to go through life in second place. Knowing he'll never have another opportunity of beating a dead horse.
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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #313 on: January 29, 2017, 12:42:19 am »
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For unvaccinated, we are looking at a winter of severe illness and death — if you’re unvaccinated — for themselves, their families, and the hospitals they’ll soon overwhelm. Sloe Joe Biteme 12/16
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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #314 on: January 29, 2017, 01:08:37 am »


I wonder how Thistlecrack feels? Having to go through life in second place. Knowing he'll never have another opportunity of beating a dead horse.

OK. While the initial story is more sad than ridiculous ... it stays thanks to this horrible pun.
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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #315 on: January 29, 2017, 02:27:04 am »
@jmyrlefuller Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, no.  I don't think this would fit on the Obit thread.  But I had to ping you for a heads up.
Yeah, I'd say that one's a bit too obscure to American audiences to include on the obit thread. If it were an American horse (such as Barbaro a few years back) I'd include it.
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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #316 on: January 30, 2017, 03:51:05 pm »
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Nermin Halilagic, 38, poses in Bihac, Bosnia-Herzegovina. Halilagic discovered earlier this year that he had the unusual ability to attach items to his body using what he says is a special energy radiating from his body. Without making any special preparations, he says he is able to hold on to spoons, forks, knives, and other kitchen appliances, as well as nonmetal objects like remote controls, plastic items, and cell phones. (Reuters/Dado Ruvic)

http://www.rferl.org/a/top-shots-photos-of-the-week-4/28251658.html
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« Reply #317 on: January 30, 2017, 09:14:37 pm »
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Nermin Halilagic, 38, poses in Bihac, Bosnia-Herzegovina. Halilagic discovered earlier this year that he had the unusual ability to attach items to his body using what he says is a special energy radiating from his body. Without making any special preparations, he says he is able to hold on to spoons, forks, knives, and other kitchen appliances, as well as nonmetal objects like remote controls, plastic items, and cell phones. (Reuters/Dado Ruvic)

http://www.rferl.org/a/top-shots-photos-of-the-week-4/28251658.html

hmmmmm, wonder how much he'd charge to help me re-organise my kitchen?


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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #318 on: January 30, 2017, 10:06:03 pm »
Talk about being stuck on stupid.

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« Reply #319 on: January 30, 2017, 10:08:15 pm »
Talk about being stuck on stupid.

Or animal magnetism.


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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #320 on: January 30, 2017, 10:13:44 pm »
Y'all are just jealous. 

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« Reply #321 on: January 31, 2017, 12:07:49 am »
Talk about being stuck on stupid.

I can do something like that. I can throw my shorts against the wall and they stick.
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« Reply #322 on: January 31, 2017, 12:08:36 am »
Y'all are just jealous.

Or properly bathed.
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« Reply #323 on: January 31, 2017, 01:59:11 pm »

Nermin Halilagic, 38, poses in Bihac, Bosnia-Herzegovina. Halilagic discovered earlier this year that he had the unusual ability to attach items to his body using what he says is a special energy radiating from his body. Without making any special preparations, he says he is able to hold on to spoons, forks, knives, and other kitchen appliances, as well as nonmetal objects like remote controls, plastic items, and cell phones. (Reuters/Dado Ruvic)

Please.  Like that's anything special.  Show me a man who DOESN'T hold on to the remote control and then I'll be impressed.
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Re: Ridiculous News of the Day
« Reply #324 on: January 31, 2017, 04:46:37 pm »
This is more like "off-beat" news but another sad incident where an animal (tiger) was shot in killed in a zoo because of a human trespasser. This happened in China; and they scared a few tigers off to begin with, with fireworks the articles say.  Sad nonetheless. The human died of his injuries as well. These trespassers must not have been aware of how the zoo was built or if they did, you'd get what you'd deserve going into a tiger's den.

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2017/01/30/Tiger-mauls-man-in-front-of-crowd-at-Chinese-zoo/9031485758538/