I read the news today, oh boy

Apr 30, 2010 18:15

A huge oil spill caused by a collapsed oil rig reminded people that drilling for oil can harm the environment.

New research shows that men snorting oxytocin become more sensitive, empathetic, and open to positive reinforcement feedback.

It is unclear whether a man in PA is being fined because he killed a bear, or because he used doughnuts to do so.

Another European country banned the wearing of burkas in public. What could possibly go wrong?

Americans are enraged by an unemployment rate nearing 10%. Meanwhile, Spain's hits 20%.

Scientists, who are apparently too young to have seen Jurassic Park, have started using frog genome to protect endangered reptile species.

Muslims in Malawi are unhappy about a new anti-polygamy law. Or, in other words, the religious right is up in arms about a law that narrowly defines marriage. Apparently all unmarried women become prostitutes.

The US Navy asks Congress if it's ok for women to serve on submarines, and Congress says "uh...yeah sure, whatever."

For the third time in three days, someone ran into a Chinese primary school and attacked the students with deadly weapons. Last time it was a knife. This time it was a hammer.

The EU, in a rare act of foresight, decided that they will relax restrictions concerning liquids on planes. In 2013. I can't wait.

A House episode came to life as India investigates a man's death after being exposed to radioactive material found in a junk yard.

A 30 year old guy in the UK is being put away for stabbing a 60 year old woman in an attempt to kidnap and rape her two grand-daughters. The grandmother grabbed the other end of the knife and struggled with him until help came. Badass.

All of these stories and more can be found at the BBC. No need to thank me.
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