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Love, Sex and Marriage

Mating, Dating and Other Games People Play

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In matters of the heart we say, "To each his own." There are, of course, exceptions. Here's a look at weird news involving love, sex and marriage.

Gay Penguins Marry

Who says China has a poor track record for civil liberties? At least their gay penguins can get married.

The Fur Will Fly

Paul Wood Mug ShotPhoto Courtesy Wayne County Sheriff’s Office
When husbands and wives fight, anything can happen. Paul Wood, 25, faces animal cruelty and criminal mischief charges after throwing the family cat at his wife.

Surgeon Asks Estranged Wife to Pay for Kidney

. . . And the wife must be asking this guy to give back the years she wasted on him.

Penis Biter Arrested

pparently, just saying "No" wasn't enough. Charris Bowers of Deltona, Fla., is charged with biting her husband's penis while performing oral sex.

'His Penis Should Belong to Me'

A jealous wife on trial for murdering her husband by setting his genitals on fire allegedly told neighbors "his penis should belong to me." The woman is charged with dousing her spouse with liquor and setting a match.

46% of Women Perfer the Internet Over Sex

Not tonight, I have to blog. The Wall Street Journal is reporting a survey that finds 46% of women would rather go without sex for two weeks than give up the Internet for that long. Some 30% of all men would swap sex for the Internet for two weeks.

Man Accused of Backing Over His Girlfriend

A 51-year-old man from Ohio man was arrested after he dropped off his girlfriend at her home and then backed the car over her, breaking her leg. He was charged with aggravated vehicular assault.

World's Tallest Man Now World's Tallest Dad

The 7-foot-9-inch Bao Xishun and his 5-foot-5-inch wife are now parents to a perfectly healthy baby boy.

Wife Killed, Slathered With Peanut Butter

A 24-year-old school teacher was found dead and slathered in peanut butter, allegedly by her husband, who was hoping to encourage animals to eat the corpse.

Man Fined for Exposing Himself on Plane

They old "just adjusting myself" excuse didn't fly, after a man was observed masturbating for "maybe four minutes" under his seat tray.

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