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Rapper Arrested on Drug Charges

Written by The Sarcasmist on September 2, 2010 - Comments (6)

The rapper T.I. and his wife were arrested Wednesday night for allegedly possessing controlled substances. The whole incident resulted from a routine traffic stop. During the stop, police said, they smelled an odor of marijuana coming from the couple’s car. (CNN) This is the type of news that creates disillusionment among the general population. If ... Read More

Old People Bitter About Being Old

Written by The Sarcasmist on September 2, 2010 - Comments (8)

A recent study suggests that older people enjoy reading or hearing news about negative stories about their younger counterparts. The study concludes that older people feel this way because seeing younger people deal with misfortune make them feel better about themselves. “Living in a youth centered culture, they may appreciate a boost in self-esteem. That’s ... Read More

The Elegance of an Authoritarian Government

Written by The Sarcasmist on September 1, 2010 - Comments (6)

Some villagers in Eastern China are being forced to change their last names because the names are written with characters so rare that they cannot be typed. The residents had no problem when identity cards, driving licenses and other documents could be handwritten, but now they have to be printed using computers, and their name ... Read More

Hot Cup of Coffee Causes Emergency Landing

Written by The Sarcasmist on September 1, 2010 - Comments (1)

A British airplane was forced to make an emergency landing in Germany on its way to Poland. Why? Because a passenger spilled a hot cup of coffee on herself. After the emergency landing the woman was treated for scalding and released where she continued her trip on a train. Expect news about a train derailment ... Read More

Doctor Plays Santa and Dies

Written by The Sarcasmist on September 1, 2010 - Comments (4)

Police have recovered the decomposing body of a doctor who tried to force her way into her boyfriend’s house through the chimney and got stuck. Internist Jacquelyn Kotarac, 49, had been reported missing on Thursday, Bakersfield, California, police said in a statement Tuesday. Her body was found lodged in the fireplace flue on Saturday. (CNN) ... Read More