Tag: Weird

Weird Easter traditions

The Daily Mirror has published a list of ten weird Easter traditions from around the world. They include: In the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia there’s a tradition of spanking or whipping women on Easter Monday. In Finland, children dress up and go begging in the streets with sooty faces, carrying broomsticks. On Maundy Thursday… Continue reading Weird Easter traditions

Selling chocolate – without the chocolate?

I’ve heard that some people will buy anything: but would you, dear reader, spend upwards of $2 on a chocolate smell – without the chocolate? The Daily Mail reports: It is the chocoholic’s dream – a sweet treat that gives all the joy of chocolate without any of the calories. Scientists have created an inhaler… Continue reading Selling chocolate – without the chocolate?

Of technology and superstition

Modern technology is spreading like wildfire in the Third World – but it’s not always having the desired effect. Some scientists suspect that the radiation in mobile phones may be having all kinds of detrimental long-term health effects. But it seems that mobile phones may be deadlier than any of us ever suspected. They may,… Continue reading Of technology and superstition

For California readers – eat hearty!

I’ve just learned of Oakdale, CA’s annual ‘Testicle Festival’. According to Yahoo! News: The fundraising idea may seem a little nuts, but Oakdale’s annual Testicle Festival is always a big hit. On Monday, volunteers with the town’s Rotary Club plan to fry up 400 pounds of the private parts of bulls and serve them to… Continue reading For California readers – eat hearty!

Some things just ain’t meant to be . . .

I think I’ve developed a sudden case of indigestion after reading this story in the Houston Chronicle. An inmate’s attempt to heat up sausages in his toilet went up in smoke when the cooking fire forced a unit evacuation at a Washington prison. Clallam Bay Corrections Center spokeswoman Denise Larson says 130 inmates were evacuated… Continue reading Some things just ain’t meant to be . . .

Stob? Rooping iron? Worm grunting???

If those terms mean nothing to you, don’t worry – they didn’t mean anything to me, either, until I read this article. A brief excerpt: Know the saying about the early bird and what it catches? It’s Gary Revell’s credo. He likes to be in the Apalachicola National Forest in northwest Florida at daybreak, armed… Continue reading Stob? Rooping iron? Worm grunting???

What every woman wants to buy for her man?

According to the ‘fun reports’ section of that organ of socialist truth, Pravda, the male chastity belt is making a comeback. (Before continuing, I should advise that I found pictures to illustrate this post that might not be considered safe for work. I’ve therefore included them as picture links. Please don’t click on them unless… Continue reading What every woman wants to buy for her man?

I hadn’t realized earrings were a health hazard

I’m surprised – and not very happy – to read that the habitual use of heavy earrings is causing women some serious health problems with their ear-lobes. They are this season’s evening-wear essential – chandelier earrings, such as the enormous emerald pair worn by Angelina Jolie at this year’s Oscars. But with such weight hanging… Continue reading I hadn’t realized earrings were a health hazard

Insemination – without the fun!

I’ve long understood that non-conventional relationships have their own unique set of difficulties. This has been abundantly demonstrated by a couple in Pittsfield, MA. A woman who allegedly intended to artificially inseminate her wife with her brother’s semen has been charged with domestic assault and battery. Pittsfield police responded to a call shortly before 4:30… Continue reading Insemination – without the fun!