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Wyoming hunter bags deer, then hungry lion

Retired orthopedic surgeon Chris Smith thought his hunt was over when he bagged a white tail deer with a bow and arrow near Sheridan. Because the light was fading, he decided to return the next day to recover the deer. But when he returned Wednesday morning, the carcass had been covered by grass and bush — which is what mountain lions typically do.

Web pirates, dancing prince running for Euro seats

Record low turnout is expected for the June 4-7 elections for the European Parliament, giving fringe candidates a better chance of winning seats. Here is a look at some of the most eye-catching and buzz-making candidates and parties around Europe.

Thief steals woman's steering wheel, knob, seats

A New Jersey woman has an unusual insurance claim. Police said a thief broke into her 2003 Honda S20 and stole the steering wheel, shift knob and front seats.

A crime or just politics — where's the line?

Politicians make deals every day. They do favors and ask them in return. They kowtow to campaign contributors.

Couple, 33 and 104, Reportedly Marry

A 33-year-old man in northern Malaysia has married a 104-year-old woman, saying mutual respect and friendship had turned to love, a news report said Tuesday.

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Question.

About a week ago the left most outer two fingers on my left hand went numb and so did the side of the same hand beneath them. Today my upper left arm is starting to ache and my grip is getting weaker every day.

Surprising Names of U.S. Towns
Source:

Some names describe the area, others tell their stories.

Nudist resort loses nudism organization's sanction over g-string pageant
Source: True/Slant

Paradise Lakes Resort — just 15 miles north of America's brown eye, aka Tampa — should've been more mindful of this when they promoted the Miss G-String International pageant, to be held on the premises.

Crazy Good Homes Amazing Stupendous LOOK
Source: dornob.com

Here is a site I dug up just for my friends at Newsvine. This site contains literally hundreds of pictures of unusual homes from around the world. Prepare to be amazed. The more you click around on this site, the more you will enjoy this article.

The 12 Weirdest Hotel Rooms From Around the World
Source: asylum

There are plenty of artsy, hip and techno-fabulous hotels around the world. New Zealand's Hapuku Tree Houses, Turkey's Gamirasu Cave Hotel, the Hobbit Motel. That's not what we've collected here. These are the overnight stays that are just plain strange.

Chapel atop lava plug placates the tumult underneath!
Source: green diary

Cool church in an unbelievable place. Pics included.

Teen Car Thief is Caught After Jamming His Arm in the Door and Calling for Help
Source: the Mail online

A teenager who tried to steal Janet Hooley's car on August 11, 2009 got stuck and got caught.

Pilot Owes His Life to Biggles After Crashing Plane Into a Tree... Then Walking Away
Source: the Mail online

Vince Hagedorn crashed his plane into a tree on a golf course on August 12, 2009.

Five-year-old Boy Escapes From Thief in Stolen Car
Source: the Mail online

"The five-year-old managed to escape a thief who stole his mother's car while David was still strapped in the backseat." The incident happened on August 10, 2009, and it is certainly good news that the boy escaped.

Teen Takes to the Skies in Pedal-Powered Plane
Source: SPIEGEL ONLINE

Jesse van Kuijk actually flew briefly in his homemade "pedal-powered plane" on Sunday, August 9, 2009.

Dog Cheats Death Three Times After Twice Falling Off Cliff and Then Swimming a Mile Out to Sea
Source: the Mail online

"Miracle dog Buddy cheated death three times." I would not call what this dog went through fun, but I consider its coming out in good shape to be good news.

Cat Saves Man From Burning Home
Source: BBC News

Andrew Williams who was sleeping when fire began in his home on August 1, 2009, was awakened by "his neighbor's cat Hugo."

Boy, 4, calls 911 to Get Help for His Injured Grandfather in Santa Fe, Texas
Source: ABC Local Affiliates

Four-year-old Josh Rudolph may have saved his grandfather's life by calling 911, as indicated in this August 10, 2009 article and 2:09 video from the ABC television affiliate, KTRK, in Houston, Texas.

"Professional" Beggars Earning Up to £200 a Night in United Kingdom to Supplement Their Day Job
Source: the Mail online

Policehave discovered a growing number of "professional" beggars, some of who even beg on the streets after finishing their office jobs.

Max the Terrier May Be "World's Oldest Dog": Celebrates 26th Birthday
Source: the Mail online

A terrier-cross in Louisiana celebrated his 26th birthday on August 9, 2009. He may be the world's oldest dog.

14-year-old Lexington, Kentucky Boy Honored for Daring Rescue in May 2009
Source: Kentucky.com: Homepage

Lester Rivera-Lozada "recently received the Kids Wish Network's Hero of the Month Award for his bravery" saving a life in May 2009. His family is probably justifiably proud of him.

A Sheep Was Stuck "More Than 15 Feet Above the Ground": Caught on Utility Cable
Source: the Mail online

The unfortunate sheep was spotted bleating for help more than 15 feet above the ground next to an telegraph pole.This apparently happened on August 5, 2009, and the pictures are almost unbelievable!

Record Breaker Holds Record - For Most Guinness World Records
Source: Telegraph

Ashrita Furman holds the record for most world records set that are listed in the Guinness Book of World Records.

YouTube Video of 7-year-old Quebec Driver Triggers Probe
Source: The Gazette

A videotape of a seven-year-old driving has led to a police investigation. I hope this results in a crackdown on such risky things.

Two-year-old Tennis Prodigy Hailed as Future Champion
Source: Telegraph

Two-year-old Jonah Ziff already plays tennis -- and can beat some older children.

Four-year-old Who Knew Alphabet BACKWARDS By the Age of Two Invited to Join Mensa
Source: the Mail online

Four-year-old Harry Chapple, "with a 'genius' IQ of 144 has been invited to join Mensa."

"Bubbleologist" Is This the World's Largest Free-floating Bubble?
Source: the Mail online

Sam Heath has created "what is thought to be the world's largest free-floating soap bubble."

Man Allegedly Stole 11-year-old's Skateboard at Gunpoint
Source: Cincinnati.com

Jack Connerton allegedly stole "a skateboard from an 11-year-old girl at gunpoint."

Audience Uses Pedal Power to Run Cinema
Source: Telegraph

One cinema in Liverpool uses bicycles to provide electrical power.

108 Skydivers Set New World Record for Freefall Formation
Source: the Mail online

"108 skydivers" who "jumped from five different planes" joined together as they fell to set a world record for a "freefall formation."

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