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Buck's Weird News Blog December 2007 Archive

By Buck Wolf, About.com Guide to Weird News

Happy New Year!

Wednesday December 26, 2007
What has 2007 left us to remember? Britney's shaved head? Don Imus's potty mouth? Larry Craig's potty habits? While those stories beat us all into a catatonic stupor, let's look back at ... Read More

What Color Is Your Attitude?

Thursday December 20, 2007
Talk about clothing that leaves nothing to the imagination: A new dress changes color to reflect your mood. Philips Electronics has introduced the Bubelle Dress -- fashion lined with biometric sensors ... Read More

Ruff Times for Rent-a-Dog

Tuesday December 18, 2007
Is that a Schnauzer or a Shih Tzu? How should I know, it's a rental. While American society has held the line on prostitution (at least in most jurisdictions) man can ... Read More

Spanish Kids to Santa: 'You're Fat!

Wednesday December 12, 2007
Hey Father Christmas, how about a little less eggnog and a little more self control. If you think it’s hard to manage your waistline over the holidays, just think how ... Read More

Mark Littell’s Nutty Buddy

Wednesday December 12, 2007
As every Yankee fan knows, former Kansas City Royals pitcher Mark Littell can take a blow. Now, he’s selling a new-fangled cup to help other men withstand a blow -- ... Read More

Playtime Special: The Larry Craig 'I'm Not Gay' Action Doll

Thursday December 6, 2007
If the Hillary Clinton Nutcracker was a little too red state for you, the Larry Craig Action Figure might be this year’s best holiday gag gift -– one that might ... Read More

How to Face a Face-Eating Tumor

Wednesday December 5, 2007
When you have a 12-pound, 15-inch tumor on your face, you have no choice but to be brave, especially if you’re stepping forward to seek help. Britain’s Telegraph has the story ... Read More

Hey, Baby, If You Leave Me, You Hate the Earth

Tuesday December 4, 2007
Divorce is not just the end of marriage; it could be the end of the earth. A 12-country analysis at the University of Michigan, reported in the New Scientist, concludes that ... Read More

Ring in the Miracles

Monday December 3, 2007
It’s enough of a miracle that, at 42-years-old, I’ll soon wear a wedding ring. I couldn’t be happier than anyone . . . except Donnie Register. His ring deflected a ... Read More

Evel Dead: Giving the Daredevil His Due

Sunday December 2, 2007
They say a lot of celebrities have jumped the shark, but only one actually tried, and now he is gone. Robert Craig ‘Evel’ Knievel is dead at 69, after suffering with ... Read More

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