In todays light hearted look at the (non-political) news

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They should definitely have a random member of the public there competing for comparative purposes.
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Saga Lout wrote: Thu Aug 29, 2024 6:59 pm Almost 27% of adult in Britain are insane:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jkbxw4

Just about everybody can be taught how to shoot 'competently'. The forces get people from all walks of life and teach them, using the 4 marksmanship principles that the Boers taught the British army of the day, to shoot reasonably well.

Competition shooting is a whole different ball game with any weapon.
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Having watched the Aussie breakdancing lady, I reckon my killer dad dancing moves will get a podium place as bare minimum.
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gremlin wrote: Fri Aug 30, 2024 10:20 am Having watched the Aussie breakdancing lady, I reckon my killer dad dancing moves will get a podium place as bare minimum.
Back off! :(

I got there first. Anyway, my grandad moves will kill it.
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Here y'go. Today's feel good story.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy76jgem1g1o
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https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/ne ... ht-4764022

LOLZ

This is my Outlaws.

They discovered a 'bomb' at a location they were redeveloping.

They dropped it in the boot of the Kia and drove it to their farm and buried it.

Three years later they decided to dig it up and call the bomb squad!

They're mad as fucking hatters.
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https://www.hebrides-news.com/police-ap ... -1924.html

Vaguely local to me. If Fisher wasn't dead I'd suspect Climie.
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cheb wrote: Sun Sep 01, 2024 5:32 pm https://www.hebrides-news.com/police-ap ... -1924.html

Vaguely local to me. If Fisher wasn't dead I'd suspect Climie.
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A Tiny Cannabis Fan’s Journey to Recovery

In New Brunswick, Canada, a legal cannabis field became an unlikely rehab center for a tiny mouse. Colin Sullivan, the field’s owner, caught the mouse red-handed (or red-pawed) stealing leaves for two days straight.

The mouse’s love for cannabis left it “stoned” and passed out on a stack of leaves.
Sullivan took the mouse in, providing a safe space for it to “detox” from its cannabis binge. After six days, the mouse was back to its normal self and released back into the wild.

Image

The mouse’s journey went viral on Facebook, with many praising Sullivan’s kindness and the mouse’s determination to overcome its addiction. The posts garnered thousands of shares and comments, with many appreciating the lighthearted and humorous approach to a serious topic.

The story also highlights the legal status of cannabis in New Brunswick, where adults can consume it for recreational purposes. However, the government emphasizes public health education and awareness, ensuring responsible use.

In the end, the “stoner mouse” became an unlikely symbol of recovery and determination, reminding us that even the smallest creatures can overcome addiction with the right support.

https://latestpackages.com/a-tiny-canna ... PjtmesrPhw
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Blimey. Does this story have any credence?

https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/12263 ... tion-looms
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Thenews.com.pk

Seems kosher to me, with it's Pakistan tld :)
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Car driver gets off light after being nollered for doing 100mph.

The judge says the man wasn't deliberately speeding.... :wtf:

Judges are mentalists. :lol:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwywjjv4xz5o
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Skub wrote: Fri Sep 06, 2024 2:07 pm Car driver gets off light after being nollered for doing 100mph.

The judge says the man wasn't deliberately speeding.... :wtf:

Judges are mentalists. :lol:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwywjjv4xz5o
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Skub wrote: Fri Sep 06, 2024 2:07 pm Car driver gets off light after being nollered for doing 100mph.

The judge says the man wasn't deliberately speeding.... :wtf:

Judges are mentalists. :lol:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwywjjv4xz5o
I think the defendant's surname could equally well be applied to the Judge...
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Skub wrote: Fri Sep 06, 2024 2:07 pm Car driver gets off light after being nollered for doing 100mph.

The judge says the man wasn't deliberately speeding.... :wtf:

Judges are mentalists. :lol:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwywjjv4xz5o
They always park their wee van on the big wide part between McQuaids and the Pomeroy Road, they never go near the bit near Carland where the actual accidents happen.
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Taipan wrote: Mon Sep 02, 2024 9:51 am A Tiny Cannabis Fan’s Journey to Recovery

In New Brunswick, Canada, a legal cannabis field became an unlikely rehab center for a tiny mouse. Colin Sullivan, the field’s owner, caught the mouse red-handed (or red-pawed) stealing leaves for two days straight.

The mouse’s love for cannabis left it “stoned” and passed out on a stack of leaves.
Sullivan took the mouse in, providing a safe space for it to “detox” from its cannabis binge. After six days, the mouse was back to its normal self and released back into the wild.

Image

The mouse’s journey went viral on Facebook, with many praising Sullivan’s kindness and the mouse’s determination to overcome its addiction. The posts garnered thousands of shares and comments, with many appreciating the lighthearted and humorous approach to a serious topic.

The story also highlights the legal status of cannabis in New Brunswick, where adults can consume it for recreational purposes. However, the government emphasizes public health education and awareness, ensuring responsible use.

In the end, the “stoner mouse” became an unlikely symbol of recovery and determination, reminding us that even the smallest creatures can overcome addiction with the right support.

https://latestpackages.com/a-tiny-canna ... PjtmesrPhw
Did it see dead babies crawling across the ceiling as it went cold turkey?
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Never mind your Farrow and Ball or your Little Greene, Today's interiors are nowt without a bit of Aladdin... :o

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg1jzj4zjyo

PS I imagine Disney's lawyers are warming up their wallets. Hope she hasn't signed up to the T&Cs for Disney+ :(
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For those with a scientific bent (ooerr missus) it's time for the Ig Nobels. Another good crop inc. fish that breathe through their bums, pigeons as part of missile guidance systems etc.

List here: https://improbable.com/ig/winners/

I liked the debunking of the supposed zones where people live longest. Turns out they're also unhealthy zones where the records are rubbish and people like to swindle pensions. :lol:

Longish article:

https://theconversation.com/the-data-on ... n%20Newman
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Here's a nice gesture by a race team :)

https://www.crash.net/motogp/news/10556 ... -salvadori
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For those than don't look on the current affairs section, Potter has left the building.

He posted on the Forum section asking to be deleted, posted on the Trump thread praising Bwana and Screwdriver and then he was gone and all his words of wisdom along with him (unless they're been quoted).