Weird but true
He’s still making history.
Former President George W. Bush was among hundreds of Texas Ranger fans who set a new Guinness world record for the most people wearing sunglasses in the dark.
While most of the 35,533 people at Rangers Ballpark put on their shades, the mark to beat was only 423, so officials counted just two sections. Dubya was in one of them.
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These crime-scene investigators are careful not to step in the evidence.
Dog owners at an apartment complex in Lebanon, NH, have to submit DNA samples from their pets.
Management uses it to compare with droppings left on the property — so it can bust tenants who don’t clean up after their pooches.
“It’s one of the coolest things I’ve ever done as a property manager,” said Debbie Logan.
Sure. She’s probably not the one who has to examine the poop.
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There’s no dress code, but stripes are always in fashion.
Cole County, Mo., is so proud of its new slammer, it’s celebrating with a one-day “Bed, Breakfast and Bars” promotion.
For $30, noncriminals get to spend the night in a cell, with dinner, breakfast and facility tours.
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The Martians are coming! The Martians are coming!
A top Russian astronomer expects humans to encounter alien civilizations within two decades.
“Life exists on other planets,” said Andrei Finkelstein. “And we will find it in 20 years.”
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She’s the world’s best-looking billboard.
Beautiful Australian beach volleyball star Claire Kelly is so anxious to get to the London Olympics, she’s offering to sell ad space on her body.
For $10,000, a corporate sponsor can tattoo a small logo on her left arm.
A bigger spot on her right arm or shoulder goes for $50,000.

