The student newspaper at Northwestern University is encouraging frisky students to go at it in public places – but only if they’re good-looking.

“Let’s be honest: It would be more awkward to see ugly people having sex in public than it would be to see two hot people all over each other,” writes sophomore Daniel Crowder, a columnist for the Daily Northwestern in Evanston, Ill.

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A knife-wielding robber barged into Moscow’s Gorky Park Sex Shop – but he didn’t touch the cash register.

Instead, the pervy predator picked out a life-sized inflatable doll and some sexy lingerie and fled. Cops are trying to recover the stolen goods, worth almost $400, although it’s doubtful anybody would want them now.

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There were literally tons of flesh on display at a Thai beauty contest over the weekend – but what do you expect with women competing for the crown of Miss Jumbo Queen?

Twenty-four heavy-weight contestants weighing 175 pounds or more battled for the title at a gala to raise awareness and money for Thailand’s dwindling elephant population.

“Just because I’m fat doesn’t mean I’m any less beautiful or talented,” said 18-year-old winner Tarnrarin Chansawang, who tips the scales at 242 pounds. She won a cash prize of $1,200.

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A huge Doberman pinscher has turned maternal – to help raise a baby duckling.

Patrons of the Charter Bar in Petersboro, England, say Snoop trotted into the pub with his tail wagging and a tiny bird in his mouth, and proceeded to mother – or father – it.

“Snoop has been lying next to it ever since,” said bar manager Stuart Wright.

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Satisfied your sweet tooth, but still want more? Try the chocolate massage.

Claiming cocoa has therapeutic, anti-aging properties, the spa at the Four Seasons in Paris is offering a deep chocolate massage, a chocolate body scrub, and a toffee chocolate wrap.

“You know you’re going to do yourself good and you won’t have any regrets afterward,” said manager Isabelle Schlumberger.