Weird Newz #71
Cell Phones Aid Childbirth, Fire Chief Bares All to Celebrate Retirement, Unpopulated Town Sells for $38M on eBay, Thieves Steal Christmas Ham in Australia
Shelehov, Russia – According to Ananova.com, Rima Pivovarova gave birth to her baby by the light of dozens of cell phones during a recent power outage at a Russian hospital. A power cut created darkness across the town of Shelehov at the time that the woman was experiencing a complicated childbirth. While the hospital’s emergency generators returned power to incubators at the maternity ward, the delivery room remained in darkness. Clever nurses collected cell phones from hospital staff and patients to provide light in the delivery room while doctors continued to aid Pivovarova’s delivery. One of the nurses stated that the delivery was successful – both mother and son are doing well…more
Johnson City, NY – As a joke among peers, retired Assistant Fire Chief Kenneth Rowe came to work wearing nothing but his fireman’s hat and a smile. According to story contributor Adrienne Phillips, Rowe pulled the prank to make his buddies laugh and to celebrate his retirement. Other firefighters took pictures of Rowe and sent them to friends and coworkers. Unfortunately, the pictures ended up in the hands of local police, who arrested Rowe and charged him with indecent exposure. However, Rowe’s career will not be jeopardized by the gag, as his retirement after 20 years of service is already in effect…moreSan Antonio, TX – USA Today explained that the town of Albert, Texas sold to someone in Italy on Friday for a tidy sum of $38 million. The current owner, Bobby Cave, is prepared to sign over the deed to the winning bidder if the eBay bid proves legitimate. The town of Albert, located approximately 60 miles north of San Antonio, contains no permanent residents. However, the town includes a pavilion, an 85-year-old dance hall, a three bedroom house, and peach and pecan orchards. One building, a tavern constructed from the old general store, is the only active business and opens on weekends.Cave explained that the deal might not go through because real estate sold on eBay is not bound by contractual obligation. Cave commented, “there is just no way to insist that a guy from Italy writes me a check for three million.”However, Cave isn’t worried if the deal fails. The owner claims that five other prospective buyers have lined up in case the town goes unsold…more
Sydney, Australia – According to the Associated Press, Police reported on Monday that robbers made off with 17.6 tons of ham and bacon from a warehouse in suburban Sydney. Sometime between Saturday afternoon and early Sunday, the thieves made a hole in the Zammit Ham and Bacon warehouse wall and stole $88,000 of pork product. Before leaving, the thieves painted a few parting words on the warehouse wall. The message read, “Thanks. Merry Christmas”Owner Anthony Zammit is offering a reward of $4,420 to anyone who aids in the recovery of the stolen meat. Zammit ensured customers that the company would work overtime to ensure that all their Christmas orders would be satisfied. He stated, “We’re working 24 hours a day, seven days a week and put on extra staff. We won’t let anyone down.”…more
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