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August 2011

World's Oldest Stove Burns to Ground as Lightning Sparks 1893 Chicago Fair Landmark

August 15, 2011 10:56pm by editor

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Fires don't usually destroy ovens--especially those over 100 years old that have weathered the test of time. The "Garland Stove" known as the world's largest stove, built for the World's Fair in Chicago, has been hit by lightning. The Michigan Fair landmark was part of the pre-automotive boom when five major stove-making companies helped Detroit be dubbed the "Stove Capital of the World". Read more

Stolen Red Bull Gives Thieves and Drug Habits Wings as South Pasadena Police Prefer Serial Numbers

August 14, 2011 3:07am by editor

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Times are tough. You've gotta keep up energy. One guy found his wings through stealing energy drinks in a scheme that included him, a trolley cart, and a Red Bull rep's shirt. It was smart. Other Red Bull thieves aren't as smart--but are creative in problem-solving: Recent robbers have been ripping off cases of Red Bull to fund those drug habits, and the Red Bull Bandit is nabbed. Read more

YSL Claims It Created Red Soles Christian Louboutin Loses Soled Shoes Case

August 13, 2011 9:21pm by hearit

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The color red becomes a fiery, hot battle. Parisian cobbler Christian Louboutin first slapped red soles on his pumps and platforms about 19 years ago, in 1992. YSL says it had the idea back in the 70s. The lawsuit heats up as Louboutin could lose his red-soled trademark for shoes. Read more

How About Some LAPD Evidence in Sanchez Norwood Charges for Bryan Stow Beating

August 12, 2011 9:32pm by copythis

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 August 10, 2011, Louie Sanchez and Marvin Norwood--the men now accused of beating Bryan Stow at a Dodger's baseball game last March--have pleaded not guilty to felony charges filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, with the preliminary hearing about six weeks off when it's slated for September 30.
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Trailer Park Mom Shoots Kid Lighting Cigarette with Dumped Derringer Gun

August 12, 2011 1:06am by copythat

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There once was a lady, a California trailer park and a gun. Or a lady, a California trailer park and a cigarette lighter. If you ask the lady, she thought it was the latter. That's how she ended up shooting her own kid with a .22 handgun. The cigarette didn't get lit, but the Derringer burned one hell of a hole in her daughter's arm. Read more

Sesame Street Denies Bert and Ernie are Gay Refuses Facebook Marriage Petition

August 12, 2011 12:02am by copythis

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It's been a hot topic--whether Bert and Ernie are gay. Sesame Street answers the debate after a Facebook petition pushes for Muppet Marriage. The puppets are just friends and (long-term) roommates, not gay. They're not 'straight' either--nor bisexual or transgender. They cannot marry, claims Sesame Street, since they've got no sexual orientation. Read more

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Carrot Boy Most Searched Name After Dancing Veggies Mark China Wedding Proposal

August 11, 2011 4:53am by copythis

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It's one of the most searched names in China right now: "Carrot Boy". Just a couple days ago--during the Chinese version of Valentine's Day--a young man in China gathered 48 of his closest friends to create an unforgettable marriage proposal. Romantic? Well, that depends on personal definition of romance. The thought was certainly there: Dancing carrots celebrated his love's love of orange. Read more

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US Plans to Top Brits as Orlando Builds World's Tallest Ferris Wheel to Outdo London

August 11, 2011 4:03am by copythis

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The U.S. wants to top London--literally. Orlando, Florida, has just approved plans for a US $100 million dollar project to build the world's tallest ferris wheel. It's modeled after London's project. But Orlando thinks the "London Eye" is 'so 2000'. Plus, Orange County really needs something fun after Casey Anthony. Read more

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Running Bull Hits City Streets Amazingly Roped by Cowboys on Speeding Police Car

August 11, 2011 1:23am by copythat

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It's the craziest lasso effort yet: An escaped bull is finally caught on Auburn city streets after running nearly full speed for four miles--the bull finally lassoed by two experts in their field. One cowboy rides shotgun in a cop's patrol car, using a lasso from an open window, while a second ropes the animal from on top of a speeding police cruiser that's pacing the bull.
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Amazon Order Never Processed and History Disappears with No Number or Cart Items

August 11, 2011 12:40am by copythat

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In My Life

If you wonder what happened to your Amazon.com order history after a security glitch with a credit card that meant an order never processed or shipped, keep wondering. Amazon can see your order but the company won't give its customers that courtesy of any order history on things that don't go through. The online retailer makes it seem like that order attempt simply never happened. Read more