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Like a pink toad, life is full of oddities. The weird, the strange, the inexplicable happens around us continuously. Most of the time, these odd events are funny, and the Pink Toad is here to present the strange, but comical odd news that happen around the world on a daily basis.
Strange News Monthly Archives
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Cruella de Villa for dead Dalmatian
It might look like Cruella de Vil's ideal home but the owners painted this house black and white in memory of their beloved Dalmatian. Goran Tomasic, 52, and his wife Karmen, 35, were distraught when Bingo the Dalmatian died after being hit by a car.
2007-12-11 12:20:13
Driver's ed grads have more accidents, auditor says
The 500-page document found a "significantly higher" collision rate for motorists who sign up for Ontario's voluntary beginner driver education program compared with those who don't take the course.
2007-12-11 11:57:04
'Giant' Spider Appears To Bite Shuttle Stalled On Pad
A large spider was captured on NASA TV giving the appearance it was biting and eating the craft before problems stopped a weekend launch.
2007-12-11 11:17:39
Curious child finds out what happens when you push the big red button that says "Do Not Push"
A curious kid just couldn't resist temptation and hit an emergency button that triggered a sea of fire suppression foam at a Philadelphia airport hanger.
2007-12-11 11:14:00
What special gift would you give to someone deserving and who would it be? (Quick Quest 28)
We all have ideas of things we would wish to give to deserving people, and there are so many things I would want to give, starting with my own children, like the gift of compassion, perhaps? For my best friend Gwellian in Wales, it would have to be the gift of a fabulous guy for …
2007-12-11 10:43:15
Hang over tea, from México is selling in the U.S.
Two mexican non-drinking entrepreneurs created the Hang Over Tea, which is selling in the U.S. Isidoro Haiat and Arturo González de Aragón, founders of Bebidas Funcionales Brío, furnished the drink based on natural remedies from all over the world. The tea has been selling i …
2007-12-11 10:42:31
The Delicate American
Foreigners like me could perhaps be forgiven for believing that it does not take a whole lot to cause mental anguish, pain and suffering, blah-blah, to a typical American.
2007-12-11 10:36:07
The Correct Formula to Help Your Cat Learn Tricks | Just Cute Cats
The Correct Formula to Help Your Cat Learn Tricks
2007-12-11 10:21:17
Cat survives deadly snake necklace
One down, eight to go ... A cat comes home with a deadly copperhead snake around its neck
2007-12-11 10:09:00
George Bush loses close run for "Foot in Mouth"
LONDON (Reuters) - Former England soccer manager Steve McClaren fought off tough competition from U.S. President George W. Bush to win a dreaded "Foot in Mouth" award on Tuesday from the Plain English campaign.
2007-12-11 09:55:18
Australian senator: 'Always wear clean underwear'
A senior Australian lawmaker who was once handcuffed in his underpants to a pole during a drunken night in a Russian strip club ...
2007-12-11 09:47:35
Berlin Vet Takes Faithful Duck as Pet
A Berlin woman who rescued a sick three-day-old duckling has kept the animal as a pet, taking him for walks on a leash, watching television together on the couch and feeding him mozzarella cheese as a treat.
2007-12-11 09:45:06
Potential Juror Arrested With Sword
A man reporting for jury duty was arrested when security discovered that his cane concealed a 2 1/2-foot sword and a 6-inch dagger, police said.
2007-12-11 09:26:24
Dog's apple size 'tumour' is really a massive bladder stone!
A dog thought to have a massive tumour had a stone the size of an apple removed from her bladder.
2007-12-11 08:37:07
George Bush gets pipped to "Foot in Mouth" award
LONDON (Reuters) - Former England soccer manager Steve McClaren fought off tough competition from U.S. President George W. Bush to win a dreaded "Foot in Mouth" award on Tuesday from the Plain English campaign.
2007-12-11 08:35:13