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Indonesian 'Tree Man' Faces New Battle

Sunday December 20, 2009
Indonesian 'Tree Man' Dede KoswaraDede Koswara was once shunned by his village because of the bark-like warts that caused him to be known as the "Tree Man."

An operation removed 13 pounds of those warts, which enabled him to live somewhat normally for a time. But now, Tree Man's warts are coming back.

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Ambulance Joyride in Escape Attempt

Saturday December 19, 2009
Mindy Renee Jones Mug ShotAn Oklahoma woman arrested on suspicion of drunken driving was taken to a hospital for drug and alcohol testing... but made a break for it when a police officer left her alone.

Her escape vehicle of choice: an ambulance, which had just delivered a patient to the hospital. Read more...

Weightlifter Gives Birth While Working Out

Saturday December 19, 2009
Elizabeth PobleteWe've all had those embarrassing moments at work.

But few can probably top the odd day on the job experienced by weightlifter Elizabeth Poblete... who gave birth while working out.

The sudden appearance of a new spectator didn't just stun those who were there, but also came as a complete surprise to Olympic athlete... who didn't know she was pregnant, according to this article at Sphere.com.
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Woman Claims Sex Change to Use Man's Ski Ticket

Thursday December 10, 2009
Sarah Nicole Fowke Mug ShotSometimes, the lie is far worse than the truth.

Police say a woman caught using her boyfriend's ski pass claimed she was in the middle of a sex-change operation when asked why she had a man's pass. Read more...

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