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Weird News: Most Popular Articles

These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Jonah Falcon
It's not so easy for Jonah Falcon, the man widely believed to have the world's largest penis, as he tries to jump start his film career. The 38-year-old New Yorker was snubbed for a part on HBO's "Hung." In this profile, he opens up to reporter Buck Wolf.
Nude News
Hardly a day passes without someone being caught with their pants down. Here's a look at the strange, the kinky, the reckless and the outlandish nudes in the news, including a look at how Elliot Spitzer's call girl wants to cash in on her fame. Recent headlines include "Spitzer Hooker Looses $1 Million Nudie Offer" and "Nude Man Caught Stealing Alligator".
Topless Photo of Miss California
Miss California Carrie Prejean seems to think she's being persecuted because of her Christian beliefs, but that's getting harder to believe with each new topless photo.
Very Kinky
Weird Sex: Looking for strange news regarding human sexuality? You'll find it here.
Love, Sex & Marriage
Looking for weird news? Here you'll find strange stories about love, sex and marriage.
Boobs_on_Bikes
Pornographer Steve Crow: Traffic in New Zealand's busiest city ground to a hault as 100,000 spectators watched the annual "Boobs on Bikes Parade." It's all part of Auckland's "Erotica Expo," Organized by pornographer Steve Crow. A few dozen protesters met the parade revelers, but they were far outnumberd by the men hanging on trees and snapping photos of topless porn stars.
Weird Crime News
Want a rundown of the week's strangest, most outrageous crimes of the day? Keep up with the antics of the world's least competent crooks.
Death of World's Tallest Woman
World's Tallest Women: Sandy Allen, the world's tallest woman, died on Aug. 13 at 53 years old. She was a sideshow star, popular TV guest, and led a rich life. She tried to be an inspiration to young children. At school assembly programs, she'd tell them, "It's okay to be different."
Extreme Body Modification
Two masters of extreme body modification -- Dennis Avner and Erik Sprague -- at the opening of Ripley's Odditorium in London. Check out the best -- and most bizarre Ripley's photos at Buck's Weird News Central on About.com.
Evil Mouse at Grammys
Few have turned as many heads on the read carpet as Joel Zimmerman, otherwise known as Deadmau5, the Canadian electronica star.
Accordion Crotch Shot
The Naked Clown Calendar -- a charity effort from San Francisco's Clown Conservatory -- was created to raise money to fight Multiple Sclerosis.
Sex With a Horse... Again
Rodell Vereen is accused of having sex with a horse in South Carolina.
Chocolate Bath
Visitors paint chocolate on their cheeks while they enjoy taking a chocolate bath on February 14, 2008 in Hakone, Kanagawa, Japan. In Japan, women customarily gift chocolates to men on St. Valentine's Day and the hot spring complex offers the bath till March 31 to celebrate the day.
World's Largest Bikini Parade
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. But in this case, it also goes down as a Guinness World Record, set on May 14, 2009, with 281 women on parade
World's Smallest Car
The Peel 50 - the Smallest Car ever approved for street use - weighs only 130 lbs., and can hold only the driver and a small shopping bag. It doesn't go very fast, but, at 52-inches long, it's a snap to park.
World Naked Bike Ride
The World Naked Bike Ride calls for protesters to ride through the streets in body paint and not much more, all to raise awareness for environmental issues and and let people know about the harm done by gas-burning motor vehicles.
Body Modification
Be honest. Isn't there part of you that you would like to change? While some men are getting breast reduction, a record amount are now getting pectoral implants.
Painted Woman
Painted Woman: The World Bodypainting Festival is the biggest annual event of the body painting culture and community. The festival is the first of its kind in the world and has become the "Mecca of Bodypainting". It draws over a hundred artists and models, and thousands of visitors, from all over the world every year. The festival began in Austria in 1996. Twelve years later, South Korea held its own festival in Daegu.
999 Aer Lingus Nudes
Aer Lingus cooked up this "999 Nudes" campaign, culminating with this photo op, filled with fleshy goodness. What's it got to do with air travel? Who cares?
'Vampire Diaries' Stars in Flashing Bust
Five stars of the TV show "The Vampire Diaries" were arrested in Georgia, including 20-year-old Nina Dobrev. Police say the five exposed themselves on a bridge and flashed motorists... and we have all the mug shots from that night.
ShamWow Guy Busted
Vince Shlomi -- TV's "ShamWow" pitchman -- was charged with aggravated battery charges after allegedly fighting with a prostitute in a South Beach hotel. Shlomi told police he paid Sasha Harris about $1,000 for sex, rented a $750 room, and she "bit his tongue and would not let go." Shlomi said he was forced to punch the woman, who was treated at a hospital.
Woman Gets Naked in Attempt to Avoid Arrest
Sudden nudity can change any situation dramatically and immediately... but it can't help you avoid arrest. See the woman who thought stripping would save her... and find out what else she did to earn entry into the Weird Crime Mug Shot Hall of Shame.
Burglar Caught Allegedly Having Sex With Dog
Christopher Bagwell was allegedly burglarizing a house in West Virginia when he turned his attention on the homeowner's dog. A neighbor found him with his pants pulled down having sex with a male Australian shepherd border collie mix
Bulldog Bash
Tattoos at Bulldog Bash: More than 50,000 people -- including Hells Angels from all over the world -- for what has become Europe's No. 1 motorcycle festival. At the Shakespeare County Raceway in England, you'll find drag racing, "Wall of Death" stunt riding, Wet T-shirt contests and a topless bike wash.
Three-Way Sex in Public
Everybody has a secret fantasy, and for three Torrington, Conn., residents, that apparently involves three-way sex in public. The trio -- Mindy Lomento, Greg Wankin, David Perry -- face public indecency Charges
Porn Star in Battery Bust
When you hear the words "porn star" and "bust" in the same sentence, it's usually an anatomical reference. But not this time. Porn star Stormy Daniels was arrested in Tampa on charges of domestic violence, and we've got the mug shot.
Ugliest Dog Contest
It was a tail-wagging good time at the Sonoma-Marin county fair, where 12 pooches proudly competed in the World's Ugliest Dog Contest. Gus -- a three-legged, one-eyed Chinese Crested, won the $1000 prize.
Topless 'Vampires' Arrested in Georgia
Five stars of the TV show "The Vampire Diaries" were arrested in Georgia, including 23-year-old Krystal Vayda. Police say the five exposed themselves on a bridge and flashed motorists... and we have the mug shots from that night.
The World's Biggest Mouth
With the ability to put more than 200 straws in his mouth (along with other nasty things) Jim Purol is billed as "The World's Biggest Mouth."
Duck Fashion Show
Pied Piper Duck Fashion Show 500
World Body Painting Festival Highlights
Crazy Hair: The World Bodypainting Festival is the biggest annual event of the body painting culture and community. The festival is the first of its kind in the world and has become the "Mecca of Bodypainting". It draws over a hundred artists and models, and thousands of visitors, from all over the world every year.
Topless 'Vampires' Stars Arrested
Five stars of the TV show "The Vampire Diaries" were arrested in Georgia, including 22-year-old Candice Accola. Police say the five exposed themselves on a bridge and flashed motorists... and we have the mug shots from that night.
Beat Stadium Booze Prices With Fake Beer Belly
Tired of paying ballpark prices for beer? The "Beer Belly" lets you hide your suds inside a false beer belly. See it in action here.
Weird News Photo Extravaganza
Weird, Gross, Bizarre Photos: You want cute, cuddly animals? What about gross and disgusting? How about competitive eaters stuffing their faces? Or Nude protesters? Well, we've got 'em!
'Vampire Diaries' Stars in Topless Bust
Five stars of the TV show "The Vampire Diaries" were arrested in Georgia, including 24-year-old Kayla Ewell. Police say the five exposed themselves on a bridge and flashed motorists... and we have the mug shots from that night.
World Sauna Championship
World Sauna Championship: More than 160 competitors from 23 countries sweated it out at the 10th annual Sauna World Championship in Finland, where temperatures topped 167 degrees. Bjarne Hermansson of Finland endured the blistering heat for 18 minutes and 16 seconds to win.
Topless Vampires Busted in Georgia
Five stars of the TV show "The Vampire Diaries" were arrested in Georgia, including 22-year-old Sara Canning. Police say the five exposed themselves on a bridge and flashed motorists... and we have the mug shots from that night.
Diane Sue Whalen
A mugshot of Diane Sue Whalen, who was arrested in connection with training two dogs to have sex with women. She faces charges of felony crimes against nature.
Sex for World Series Tickets
Some people will do anything -- and I mean anything -- to get to see the World Series. Police say 43-year-old Susan Finkelstein even offered sex for tix. See her mug shot and more in the Weird Crime Mug Shot Hall of Shame.
"Sexy Police Officer" Arrested
A 20-year-old South Carolina woman was arrested for allegedly trying to make off with a "sexy police officer" costume, and we have her booking photo and so much more in the Weird Crime Mug Shot Hall of Shame.
Angelina Jolie: Nude & Nurturing
If you've ever wondered what Angelina Jolie would look like breastfeeding two babies at once, we have the photo for you. In celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, artist Daniel Edwards unveiled his sculpture depicting the actress in the nude nurturing two of her babies. He says it was inspired by last year's "W" magazine cover.
Hitler Sex Ad Puts Face on AIDS
A new AIDS campaign aims to put of a face on the disease: Adolf Hitler. See the controversial photo of Hitler having sex with a woman to highlight the dangers of AIDS.
That's Disgusting
Gross News: Grit your teeth and get ready for some strange-but-true and totally disgusting real-life weird news. Recent headlines: "Dog Porn Man Sentenced"; "Man Chops Off Romantic Rival's Penis"; and "Armed Teacher Steals Boy's Undies."
Ripley's Texas Opening
The Traumatic Stress Discipline Suspension Club performs at The Ripley's Believe It Or Not! celebration
A Trail of Toilet Paper
Wedding Fashion Disaster: Don't let the train on your wedding gown look like you've left the bathroom with an entire roll of toilet paper stuck to your rear end. Buck Wolf, longtime member of the Us Weekly Fashion Police takes a look at the Famory Cup China Wedding Dress Design Contest at China Fashion Week 2009
Gymea Lily
Geoff Ostling is a living piece of art. For 20 years, tattoo artist eX de Medici has been using Ostling's body as a canvas for her work. When he dies, his skin will hang in Australia's National Gallery.
Biohazard Pillow Assault
When is a pillow not a pillow? When it's a biohazard. Police say when a Florida man with several infections threw his pillow, he was attacking them with biohazardous material. See the man and other strange mug shots in our Weird Crime Mug Shot Hall of Shame.
Mom Allegedly Has Sex With Daughter's Teenage Friends
Mug Shots and Police Photos: Police are accusing Deborah Lee Towe with having ses with several of her daughter's teenage friends (as young as 15), in a Walmart parking lot, an elementary school parking lot, and her home.
Woman Charged With Sleeping With Fiance's Brother
A woman from the St. Louis area was arrested for having sex with her fiance's brother... who is just 13 years old. See her mug shot and so much more here.
Beyond Explanation
Beyond Explanation: The World Bodypainting Festival is the biggest annual event of the body painting culture and community. The festival is the first of its kind in the world and has become the "Mecca of Bodypainting". It draws over a hundred artists and models, and thousands of visitors, from all over the world every year.
'Plastinated' Cadaver of a Football Player
A plastinated cadaver of a footballer on show at the exhibition BODY WORLDS 4 by Professor Gunther Von Hagens at Manchester Museum of Science and Industry. Since its debut in Tokyo in 1996, the show has sparked controversy and curiosity. German scientist Gunther von Hagens, who created the show and developed the preservation technique used to preserve the bodies, called 'plastination', intends the exhibits to teach people about human skeletal, cardiovascular and the treatment of diseases.
Man Propositions Daughter Online
A Pennsylvania man is accused of signing up for Facebook in order to meet his own daughter... and described sex acts to her. See the mug shot here, and other stores of the world's most bizarre true crime.
Human Body Inside Out
Human Body Inside Out: The World Bodypainting Festival is the biggest annual event of the body painting culture and community. The festival is the first of its kind in the world and has become the "Mecca of Bodypainting". It draws over a hundred artists and models, and thousands of visitors, from all over the world every year.
Weird Beach Assault
A Florida man who witnesses say had been drinking at a local beach pretended to drown, then began flinging jellyfish at beachgoers, according to police. We've got his disheveled mug shot.
Sandy Allen Tallest Woman
World's Tallest Woman: Sandy Allen of Indiana, the Guinness Record holder as the world's tallest woman, died Aug. 13, 2008 at 53 Years old.
Meat Loaf Imposter Arrested
A man dressed as a vampire and accused of disorderly conduct claimed he was the singer Meat Loaf. See the weird mug shot -- and so much more -- here.
Hairy Man in Body Paint
Hairy Man in Body Paint: The World Bodypainting Festival is the biggest annual event of the body painting culture and community. The festival is the first of its kind in the world and has become the "Mecca of Bodypainting". It draws over a hundred artists and models, and thousands of visitors, from all over the world every year.
Sexy Beijing Cheerleaders
Sexy Olympic Cheerleaders: Bikini-clad cheerleaders are taking Olympic competition where its never gone before, at least in Chinese society, once known for its conservative fashion.
Spiky Bob: Tattoos and Piercings
Want to know why they call him Spiky Bob? Click here for his and other extreme body modification photos.
Blue Fingernails
Blue Nail Bodypainting: The World Bodypainting Festival is the biggest annual event of the body painting culture and community. The festival is the first of its kind in the world and has become the "Mecca of Bodypainting". It draws over a hundred artists and models, and thousands of visitors, from all over the world every year.
World's Ugliest Cross-Dresser Arrested
If the point of cross-dressing is to make people think you're a member of the opposite sex, Phillip Ortega didn't seem to get the message. See the mug shot of the world's ugliest cross-dresser and so much more.
Covered in Ink
Samon shows a full body's worth of ink. See this and other images from the London Tattoo Convention.
Crucifixion Reenactment
Penitents are crucified in an annual ritual on Good Friday, April 9, 2004 in Cutud, San Fernando, Philippines.
More than 1,500 Internal Piercing
Internal Piercing: In early 2009, Guinness World Records certified that Brazilian-born nurse Elaine Davidson sports 6,005 piercings, including 1,500 that are internal.
The Cat-Man
Dennis Avner is one of the most bizarre practitioners of extreme body modification. "I am Huron and Lokota," says Dennis Avner. "And in following a very old Huron tradition, I am transforming myself into my totem, a tiger."
Mom, Daughter Brawl Over Man
What should a mother and daughter do when they both want the same man? Fight, fight, fight! See the mug shots here.
World's Longest Fingernails
In February 2009, a four-car pileup in Holiday, Utah, caused Lee Redmond to break her 35-inch nails. She was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
Free the Nude Coffee Man!
Drinking coffee in the nude in your own kitchen is a crime... and that's just wrong. See the only member of the Weird Crime Mug Shot Hall of Shame who doesn't deserve to be in such questionable company.
Man With Fangs
Man With Fangs: The World Bodypainting Festival is the biggest annual event of the body painting culture and community. The festival is the first of its kind in the world and has become the "Mecca of Bodypainting". It draws over a hundred artists and models, and thousands of visitors, from all over the world every year.
Accused Drunk Driver Picked Up By Accused Drunk Driver
New York State police say the woman who came to pick up a man accused of drunk driving was herself drunk. See their police booking photos in the Weird Crime Mug Shot Hall of Shame.
Tallest Man's Wedding
The world's tallest man Bao Xishun and his bride Xia Shujuan attend their traditional Mongolian wedding ceremony at Genghis Khan's Mausoleum on July 12, 2007 in the outskirts of Erdos of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China. The 54-year-old Mr Bao, who stands at 2.36m (7ft 8.95in) tall, registered marriage with Xia Shujian, a 29-year-old saleswoman from his home city of Chifeng on March 26, 2007. Bao was confirmed as the world's tallest living man by Guinness World Records last year.
Harmonica Attack
An Oklahoma man was arrested after allegedly beating his roommate in the head with a harmonica, and we have the mug shot of the accused musical attacker.
Sexy Clown
Sexy Clown at Bodypainting Festival: The World Bodypainting Festival is the biggest annual event of the body painting culture and community. The festival is the first of its kind in the world and has become the "Mecca of Bodypainting". It draws over a hundred artists and models, and thousands of visitors, from all over the world every year.
Man Sentenced in Fish Attack
All you fish-haters out there, pay attention. Animal cruelty laws apply to aquatic creatures, too, and Donald Earl Fite III found out the hard way. See his image and more in our Weird Crime Mug Shot Hall of Shame
Mother-Daughter Brawl Over Man
What should a mother and daughter do when they both want the same man? Fight, fight, fight! See the mug shots here.
Best Weird News Stories 2008
Top Weird News Stories for 2008, written and compiled by Buck Wolf, Weird News Guide at the New York Times Co. Website About.com, featuring the pregnant man, the transgender mayor, the Lesbos/Lesbian lawsuit, and the crazies mug shots of the year.
Soccer Streaker Gives Fans Eyeful
Who says soccer is boring? A streaker interrupted the USA-El Salvador World Cup qualifying match with some unscheduled nude antics.
Six Inch Dog
Six Inch Pup: At six inches long, Tom Thumb is not much bigger than a hamster. But this chihuahua-Jack Russell mix may set the record as the smallest pup on the planet. Guinness World Records intends to measure this mutt, to see if he qualifies as the world's smallest dog.
Weird News - Articles
An index of articles for the Weird News guide site.
Prizes for Top Models & Painters
Body Painting Champs: The World Bodypainting Festival is the biggest annual event of the body painting culture and community. The festival is the first of its kind in the world and has become the "Mecca of Bodypainting". It draws over a hundred artists and models, and thousands of visitors, from all over the world every year.
Sex With a Dead Dog
Edwin Robles is accused of having sex with a dog in South Carolina.
New World Records
New World Records: Keep up with the latest achievements from Guinness and Ripley's.
Man Without a Face
Man Without a Face: The World Bodypainting Festival is the biggest annual event of the body painting culture and community. The festival is the first of its kind in the world and has become the "Mecca of Bodypainting". It draws over a hundred artists and models, and thousands of visitors, from all over the world every year.
A Wedding and a Robbery
Mug Shots and Police Photos: When you commit a dumb crime, you usually look the part. About.com's Buck Wolf brings you the strangest, most outrageous Funny looking mug shots and police photos. Come back for regular updates.
Woman in Flames
Woman in Flames: The World Bodypainting Festival is the biggest annual event of the body painting culture and community. The festival is the first of its kind in the world and has become the "Mecca of Bodypainting". It draws over a hundred artists and models, and thousands of visitors, from all over the world every year.
World's Oldest Dog Turn's 21
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Florida Woman in Beer Frenzy
A Florida woman threw a few after her boyfriend refused to buy more Natural Ice beer and tried to choke him, according to police... and we have the mug shot.
Daughter Defecates on Mother
A family fight between a 37 year old daughter and her 62 year old mother culminated with the younger woman knocking the older woman out and defecating on her. Destinie Rechelle Duvall and Patricia Ann Hacker were arrested, and we have the mug shots.
World's Largest Waltz
On May 3, 2009, 315 couples in the British city of Bath simultaneously danced for five minutes, breaking the 2008 record of 242 couples in Austria.
Underwear Must Be Worn
Bodypainting: The World Bodypainting Festival is the biggest annual event of the body painting culture and community. The festival is the first of its kind in the world and has become the "Mecca of Bodypainting". It draws over a hundred artists and models, and thousands of visitors, from all over the world every year. All Models must wear underwear, but they can go topless.
Naked Burglar Makes Himself at Home
It's one thing to break into someone's home. It's another to break in, and treat it like your own home. Police say one man broke in, ate and showered... and we have the mug shot.
man vs beast
Our animal friends are always reminding us that it's their planet, too. Here's the latest on humanity's ongoing struggle with its beastly friends.
Urinating on Neighbor's Laundry
Mug Shots: When a neighbor of Thomas Schultz installed security cameras in her home, she allegedly found he was sneaking around her home, urinating on the woman's laundry.
Wax Hitler Beheaded
The wax model of Adolf Hitler during the final days in the Fuehrer-Bunker is displayed at the Berlin Branch of Madame Tussauds on July 3, in Berlin, Germany. The famous Madame Tussauds wax figure cabinett is due to open its location in Berlin on July 9th.
Fireworks at the Bird's Nest
Fireworks explode over the National Stadium during the Opening Ceremony for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium on August 8 in Beijing, China.
Just to Make Sure He's Dead
Angela Simpson was indicted for murder... but this wasn't your usual stabbing, strangling or beating death. Police say she chose "all of the above," and we have her mug shot.
22 Scorpions in Mouth
Majed al Malki of Syria set a record in 2009 for putting 22 live scorpions in his mouth.
Strange New Products
The weirdest, strangest, funniest and most innovative new products now on the marketplace . . . or at least coming soon.
Feces-Covered Naked Man in Bizarre Pool Romp
One of the hazards of having a swimming pool in the backyard is the occasional weirdo who wants to sneak in for an illicit swim. But one resident Stuart, Florida got something much, much worse. Not only was the alleged pool invader naked, he was also covered in feces, according to police -- and we've got the mug shot.
Police: Cranky Old Stranger Slaps Little Girl
Police say a complete stranger approached the mother of a crying child in a Georgia Wal-Mart and said, "If you don't shut that baby up, I'll shut her up for you." Roger Stephens, 61, then slapped the 2-year-old girl in the face four or five times, according to police -- and we have his mug shot.
Bathtub Dog Killing
Mug Shots and Police Photos: When you commit a dumb crime, you usually look the part. About.com's Buck Wolf brings you the strangest, most outrageous Funny looking mug shots and police photos. Come back for regular updates.
Dragon Hair
Dragon Hair as Body Art: The World Bodypainting Festival is the biggest annual event of the body painting culture and community. The festival is the first of its kind in the world and has become the "Mecca of Bodypainting". It draws over a hundred artists and models, and thousands of visitors, from all over the world every year. in Daegu.
Tanning-Bed Perv
All the woman in the tanning salon saw at first was a hand with a video camera in it... but now, you can see the face of the man police say was not-so-secretly videotaping her.
Sexy Fury Creature
Sexy, Fury Creature: The World Bodypainting Festival is the biggest annual event of the body painting culture and community. The festival is the first of its kind in the world and has become the "Mecca of Bodypainting". It draws over a hundred artists and models, and thousands of visitors, from all over the world every year.
Dirty Cowboy
Mug Shot: Deborah Yvette Parker is accused of killing her common-law husband after allegedly shooting him during a sex game they called "Dirty Cowboy." And we've got the mug shot.
Gregor Tait Nude Ad
Gregor Tait Nude Ad: An advertising advertising campaign for Powerade features Triple jumper Phillips Idowu, Swimmer Gregor Tail and cyclist Rebecca Romero posed naked for award-winning photographer Nadav Kander.
Our Litigious Times
A rundown of the latest in dumb laws and ridiculous lawsuits in Buck Wolf's weird news on About.com.
Green Skin, Orange Eyes
Orange Eyes, Green Skin Body Painting: The World Bodypainting Festival is the biggest annual event of the body painting culture and community. The festival is the first of its kind in the world and has become the "Mecca of Bodypainting". It draws over a hundred artists and models, and thousands of visitors, from all over the world every year.
Star Wars Tauntaun Sleeping Bag
You don't have to visit the icy planet of Hoth to sleep inside a tauntaun. A new sleeping bag recreates one of the best moments in any Star Wars film. See it here.
Keg-Crazy Car Chase at 120 MPH
What's worse than leading cops on a 120-mph pursuit? Hurling a beer keg out the window during the chase... and we have the mug shot of the guy who police say did it.
Homeless Man in Nude Laundry Shame
Police say a homeless man in East Naples, Florida, was sitting outside a laundromat pants-free, drinking... because the pants were in the wash. Check out his mug shot in our Hall of Shame.
World's Largest Serving of Meatballs
World's Largest Meatball: The Greek town of Serres cooked up the largest serving of meatballs -- more than 688 lbs. of buffalo meat -- setting a Guinness World Record, thanks to the Serres Chamber f Commerce and industry.
Weird Yankees
What's so weird about the New York Yankees? Get 25 guys together, and you're bound to have a few oddballs. Check out these odd facts about baseball's most storied team.
56 Tickets in 13 Minutes
Joshua Bracci's wild night behind the wheel resulted in 56 tickets in 13 minutes, and we have his mug shot.
World's Most Tattooed Senior Lady
Using her body like a canvas, Isobel Varley, who turned 71 in 2009, is recognized as the most tattooed septuagenarian woman. See this and other images of extreme body modification.
Bikini Bandit Exposed
Morgan Haley, a 24-year-old Mississippi woman, is accused of carjacking and attempting to rob an RV dealership, all while wearing only a swimsuit. And we've got the mug shot.
Robber Asks Victim Out
You just have to wonder what this guy was thinking. Police say Stephfon Bennett of Columbus, Ohio held up a woman... then returned two hours later to ask her out, and we have his mug shot to prove she said no.
Ohara Hadaka (naked) Festival
Ohara Hadaka (Naked) Festival: Thousands of naked Japanese men carry ten portable shrines into the sea as part of the Ohara Hadaka Festival. It is all part of an ancient Shinto ritual that is meant to bring an abundant crop and prosperity to the townfolk.
Ballplayer Shoots Coach Over Game Dispute
Ballplayers sometimes argue with their coaches when they get pulled from games. But police say Deangelo Williams took an in-game dispute to a whole new level when he shot his coach four times after being taken out of the game, and we have his mug shot.
Granny's Got a Gun
A Missouri woman angry that a plane flew too close to her house went to the airport with a gun, where police say she tried to shoot it down. Check out her mug shot in the Weird Crime Hall of Shame.
Gender-Bender Kiddie Porn Arrest
Police say former police chief Michael Meissner posed as a woman to get teenage boys to send him nude photos of themselves... and now we have a photo of him. A mug shot.
World's Oldest Living Man
With the death of 113-year-old Tomoji Tanabe of Japan, Henry Allingham becomes the world's oldest living man. Allingham, a veteran of both World War One and Two, is also 113 years old. He lives in Britain.
Nabbed by Nude Senior
What's more startling: Being disturbed by an intruder, or being an intruder and coming across a naked 91-year-old man with a gun? We have the mug shot of the man caught in the act by a naked WWII vet.
Woman Stabs Masturbating Boyfriend
When Rachel Ferrara caught her 21-year-old boyfriend watching porn on TV and pleasuring himself, she grabbed a kitchen knife, Wisconsin police say.
Longest Line of Pizzas
Guinness World Record: London's Chicago Town pizzeria lined up 1,300 pies. Crust-to-crust, this 820-foot high-calorie chain measured three times the height of Niagara Falls.
Weird Man-Child Love Deal
Some "boys" look to their moms for help with everything. But police say Shawn German, a 19-year-old man, went too far when he sought mom's help in having a relationship with a 13-year-old girl, and we have his mug shot.
Other Flowers on Ostling's Body
Geoff Ostling is a living piece of art. For 20 years, tattoo artist eX de Medici has been using Ostling's body as a canvas for her work. When he dies, his skin will hang in Australia's National Gallery.
One of the Winners
Winners: The World Bodypainting Festival is the biggest annual event of the body painting culture and community. The festival is the first of its kind in the world and has become the "Mecca of Bodypainting". It draws over a hundred artists and models, and thousands of visitors, from all over the world every year. The festival began in Austria in 1996. Twelve years later, South Korea held its own festival in Daegu.
Weirdo Man-Child Love Deal
Some moms look out for their sons no matter what... but the cops say this mom went too far when she signed off on a deal allowing her 19-year-old grown son to date a 13-year-old girl, and we have her mug shot.
President Bush's Bikini Stimulus Package
President Bush (the elder) has beautiful model Katie Cameron on her lap. She's not a stripper. She's a performer, actors from "A Chorus Line," and they were invited to the Bush's vacation home to celebrate Barbara's 84th birthday.
Blue Tears of Joy
Bodypainting: The World Bodypainting Festival is the biggest annual event of the body painting culture and community. The festival is the first of its kind in the world and has become the "Mecca of Bodypainting". It draws over a hundred artists and models, and thousands of visitors, from all over the world every year.
The Traumatic Stress Discipline Suspension Club
The Traumatic Stress Discipline Suspension Club performs at The Ripley's Believe It Or Not! celebration of the Grand Opening of the all new San Antonio Odditorium on May 1, 2008 in San Antonio, TX.
A Tattoo of a Head on a Head
A man shows off his tattooed head at the London Tattoo Convention. See this and other photos of extreme body modification here.
YouTube Boobs
When you get arrested, just for the sake of producing a must-see YouTube video, perhaps your sacrificing a little too much for your art.
'Son of Jesus' Arrested
Screaming that he was the "Son of Jesus," Ruben Vasquez Jr. beat several people with a 2-by-4, and fought with police before being arrested. And we've got the mug shot.
Woman With Chainsaw at Body Gras
Woman With Chainsaw at Body Gras: Humans have been painting their bodies since they've been cave dwellers, and this Canadian festival takes this ancient art to a whole new sexy level. The two-day championship in Naniamo, B.C. features hundreds of artists and nude models.
Real Life Weekend at Bernie's
What would you do if a friend suddenly dropped dead in your car? Meet the man who police say drove the dead body around for hours rather than stop for help -- and see his mug shot here.
Bald Mouse
A worker displays a bald mouse at an animal laboratory of a medical school on February 16, 2008 in Chongqing Municipality, China.
Fierce Competition
World Body Painting Competition: The World Bodypainting Festival is the biggest annual event of the body painting culture and community. The festival is the first of its kind in the world and has become the "Mecca of Bodypainting". It draws over a hundred artists and models, and thousands of visitors, from all over the world every year.
Hollywood Offbeat
Looking for weird celebrity news? Keep up with Britney, Paris and other glittering Einsteins of show business. This week, we find Demi Moore stopped a suicide with Twitter.
Man Draws Penis on TV
Police say Jordan Puckett was caught on surveillance video drawing a one-foot penis on a plasma TV on display at a Sears department store.
Dissing Michael Jackson
Mug Shots and Police Photos: When you commit a dumb crime, you usually look the part. About.com's Buck Wolf brings you the strangest, most outrageous Funny looking mug shots and police photos. Come back for regular updates.
Kriss Poison
Kriss Poison shows her tattooed arms at the London Tattoo Convention. See this and other photos from the London Tattoo Convention here.
Rehearsing the Big Bang
CHINA OUT) Fireworks are displayed over the National Stadium during the second dress rehearsal of the 2008 Olympic Games on August 2, 2008 in Beijing, China. China is making its final preparations six days before the Olympics. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)
Sneak-Attack Pooper Caught in Iowa
Matthew J. Sodoma is accused of defecating on a sidewalk in Egin, Iowa, and smearing his feces on the door of a community organization.
Counter-Streaking at Naked Sports
Naked rugby players tackle a clothed "streaker" during a nude match at New Zealand's St Kilda Beach. Nude rugby is a tradition prior to an All Blacks match in Dunedin.
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