Chinese Man Pierced 2008 Times for Upcoming Olympics

skypedia provided a link about this, but i would just like to follow it up. I don't know if I am impressed by his pride and excitement or just think he is plain crazy, but "Wei" coloured his head, face, cheset,...

Woman, 52, sues Victoria's Secret, claims injury from defective thong

"As she was attempting to put on a Victoria's Secret thong, a Los Angeles woman claims that a decorative metallic piece flew off the garment and struck her in the eye, causing injuries"

Chinese man sticks 2008 needles in his head to mark Beijing Olympic Games

A Chinese man has decided to commemorate the upcoming Olympic Games by sticking 2008 needles into his head. I suppose that shows real dedication to a love of the Olympics - although I would much rather wave a flag...

Bridge under construction in China collapses

A Bridge under construction gives way, though tragic, could have been much worse if opened to the public in which thousands of users could have lost their lives. Given the tragedy of the  US Bridge collapse...

AMOEBA: a device which writes on water

"Researchers from a Japanese research centre, Akishima Laboratory, built a strange device which uses controlled waves moving up and down to generate letters on water surface. The device is called AMOEBA (Advanced Multiple Organized Experimental Basin)."

A Rude Awakening for Americans in Nicaragua

"Some U.S. investors and retirees in the Central American nation fear president-elect Daniel Ortega, but others are more worried about how President Bush will respond to the stunning election victory. It took North Carolina native Don McCandless 13 months, several work crews...

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