Friday, May 07, 2010

Odd News – Newsletter for May 7, 2010

Friday, May 7, 2010


Mysterious pair of prowling peacocks have police, motorists on alert in Ohio town

Ohio police warn of mysterious pair of peacocks

FAIRFIELD, Ohio – Two peacocks strutting their stuff have motorists on alert in one Ohio community. Police in Fairfield Township north of Cincinnati said more than a dozen people have called 911 in the last month to report they spotted the flamboyant birds. Police Chief Richard St. John …. Original source  : Mysterious pair of prowling peacocks have police, motorists on alert in Ohio town.

Ohio police say woman tried to rob bank with officer behind her, then attempts to eat note

Police: Woman attempts robbery, tries to eat note

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Authorities in Ohio said a woman tried to rob a bank with a note and then attempted to eat it once she saw a uniformed officer in line behind her. FBI Special Agent Harry Trombitas said the woman wearing sunglasses handed the teller the note … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ohio police say woman tried to rob bank with officer behind her, then attempts to eat note.

For charity, White Castle offers scented candles that give off aroma of its famous burgers

Candles offer a whiff of White Castle’s burgers

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Fans of White Castle’s oniony hamburgers have a new way to indulge without any calorie guilt: a scented candle infused with the burgers’ aroma.
The Columbus, Ohio-based fast-food chain this week introduced candles that smell like its Slider burgers in a promotion with Autism Speaks. Proceeds …. Source  : For charity, White Castle offers scented candles that give off aroma of its famous burgers.

South Korean woman ready to hit streets after getting driver’s license on 960th try in 5 years

South Korean driver earns license on 960th try

SEOUL, South Korea – A South Korean woman who earned a driver’s license after 960 tries is ready to buy a car and get behind the wheel.
Yonhap news agency reported Thursday that 69-year-old Cha Sa-soon passed the driving part of the test last month on her 10th try. … Original source on Gaea Times at : South Korean woman ready to hit streets after getting driver’s license on 960th try in 5 years.

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