2007's Top Weird News Stories
Remember the judge who sued for $54 million after his dry cleaner lost his favorite pair of pants? Here's a look at the man who married a dog, mascot-on-mascot violence and other weird news highlights from 2007.
The Year In Weird
Even if we can forget Britney's shaved head, Don Imus's potty mouth, Larry Craig's potty habits, and Paris in the pokey, this was a strange year. Before we kiss 2007 goodbye, let's take a look at the year's strangest news stories.
Even if we can forget Britney's shaved head, Don Imus's potty mouth, Larry Craig's potty habits, and Paris in the pokey, this was a strange year. Before we kiss 2007 goodbye, let's take a look at the year's strangest news stories.
2007's Weirdest Stories: American Inmate Idol
One of the weirdest stories of 2007: Prisoners compete in their own version of "American Idol."
One of the weirdest stories of 2007: Prisoners compete in their own version of "American Idol."
Weirdest Stories of 2007: Mascot-on-Mascot Violence
In one of the weirdest stories of 2007, the University of Oregon Duck beat up the University of Houston's Cougar, and earned a one-game suspension.
In one of the weirdest stories of 2007, the University of Oregon Duck beat up the University of Houston's Cougar, and earned a one-game suspension.
Woman Crashes Into DMV, Flunks Road Test
An 80-year-old woman crashed into DMV, after going there to take a road test.
An 80-year-old woman crashed into DMV, after going there to take a road test.
Charges Dropped Against Cross-Dressing Principal
The good news for former Catholic school principal Paul Schum is that prosecutors have dropped charges of loitering in a seedy alley in Louisville, Ky., for the purposes of prostitution. The bad news is that he still has to explain away what he was doing there in a black leather outfit with fishnet stockings and fake breasts.
The good news for former Catholic school principal Paul Schum is that prosecutors have dropped charges of loitering in a seedy alley in Louisville, Ky., for the purposes of prostitution. The bad news is that he still has to explain away what he was doing there in a black leather outfit with fishnet stockings and fake breasts.
Judge Sues Drycleaners for $54 Million Over Lost Pants
Every year, you think you've seen the most frivolous lawsuit ever, until a new one comes along. But this one is going to be hard to top. A District of Columbia judge sued his dry cleaner for $67 million -- and then lowered his demand to the more reasonable $54 million -- for losing his favorite pair of pants. He ended up losing his job and the lawsuit, and the slacks never turned up.
Every year, you think you've seen the most frivolous lawsuit ever, until a new one comes along. But this one is going to be hard to top. A District of Columbia judge sued his dry cleaner for $67 million -- and then lowered his demand to the more reasonable $54 million -- for losing his favorite pair of pants. He ended up losing his job and the lawsuit, and the slacks never turned up.
Has Former Hot Dog Champ Turned Chicken?
Takeru Kobayashi revolutionized competitive eating. But since Joey Chestnut took his hot dog crown in July, he's been off his game. And his last minute withdrawal from the Krystal hamburger competition shocked fans and rivals.
Takeru Kobayashi revolutionized competitive eating. But since Joey Chestnut took his hot dog crown in July, he's been off his game. And his last minute withdrawal from the Krystal hamburger competition shocked fans and rivals.
Baboon 'Gangs' Running Wild in South African Suburbs
Gangs of hairy-knuckled thugs are breaking into ritzy homes, raiding refrigerators, and cleaning out the pantries. But what really riled Cape Town suburbanites: Their horrendous potty habits.
Gangs of hairy-knuckled thugs are breaking into ritzy homes, raiding refrigerators, and cleaning out the pantries. But what really riled Cape Town suburbanites: Their horrendous potty habits.
Indian Man Marries Dog
In one of the weirdest stories of 2007, a man in India married a dog, hoping to break a curse
In one of the weirdest stories of 2007, a man in India married a dog, hoping to break a curse