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Funny News Archive ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ April 3, 2006 Etiquette lessons for Russian cops Russian police officers are being given etiquette lessons following complaints about their rude behaviour. The classes, organised by local government in the far eastern region of Primorje, aim to improve the officers' manners and help them appear more cultured. Source: Ananova Ind. Teen Hopes to Turn Time Into Money Eighteen-year-old Evan Kelso is offering to change every digital clock in a customer's home or car after all of Indiana goes to daylight saving time this weekend for the first time in more than 30 years. His fee: $10. Source: My Way News Museum bans fall guy A man who smashed three 17th century vases when he tripped in a museum was barred from seeing experts' attempts to fix them. Nick Flynn, 42, tumbled down stairs and landed on the Qing dynasty porcelain vases, which were on display on a window sill. Source: Ananova Judge To Mom: 'No More Sex' A Brevard County mother accused of killing her own child is facing unusual sanctions. A judge has ordered her to not have sex, WESH 2 News reported. Source: WESH 2 News April Fool's Day a Serious Joke in Europe When it comes to April Fool's Day, Europe's media are having the last laugh. Britain's Daily Mail reported that British Prime Minister Tony Blair repainted the traditionally black front door of his Downing Street office "socialist red" to match his Labour party colors. The Times ran a story about a new song-activated credit card security system called "Chip 'n' Sing." Source: My Way News April 2, 2006 Austrians build snow town hall Residents of an Austrian community have created a replica of their town hall out of snow and ice. Volunteers in Arlberg, Austria, carved out the almost full-size replica 2,000 metres above sea level on the side of a mountain. Source: Ananova Man Leaves Fla. Casino Without Knowing He Won $227,752 A 79-yearold Margate man hit the jackpot on a slot machine at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino, but he left without realizing he had won, according to a WPLG-TV report. Source: local6.com Woman buys £5.7m OAP home for mum A Belgian businesswoman has spent £5.7 million on an old folk's home to make sure her mother is well cared for. The home, Residence Margille in Knokke-Heist, was put up for sale after an argument between its former owners, reports De Morgen. Source: Ananova Philly Plumbers Upset by Waterless Urinals This city's hoped-for bragging rights as home of America's tallest environmentally friendly building could go down the toilet. In a city where organized labor is a force to be reckoned with, the plumbers union has been raising a stink about a developer's plans to install 116 waterless, no-flush urinals in what will be Philadelphia's biggest skyscraper. Source: ABC 7 News Nuclear plant owners lose keys German nuclear power station officials have admitted losing the keys to top security areas within their own plant. The Philippsburg nuclear plant in Germany is now under investigation after owners reported that they have been searching for the keys to vital areas around the reactors since March 10. Source: Ananova |
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