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This forum discussion centers around the sharing of bizarre and unusual news stories. Key highlights include a lawsuit involving artist Peter Doig, who is being sued for $5 million over a painting he claims he did not create, with a federal judge allowing the case to proceed to trial. Other stories include inmates at a Texas jail breaking out to save a guard, a woman jailed for loud sex, and a peculiar incident involving dogs damaging parked cars. The discussion showcases a variety of odd news events, emphasizing the strange occurrences reported in contemporary media.

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  • Understanding of legal terminology related to lawsuits and court proceedings.
  • Familiarity with contemporary news reporting and media coverage.
  • Knowledge of cultural references related to art and artists, specifically regarding Peter Doig.
  • Awareness of social behaviors and legal implications surrounding public conduct.
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  • Research the legal implications of art ownership and authenticity disputes.
  • Explore the psychological aspects of unusual human behavior in public settings.
  • Investigate the role of media in shaping public perception of bizarre news stories.
  • Learn about the impact of social media on the dissemination of unusual news events.
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This discussion is beneficial for journalists, legal professionals, and anyone interested in the intersection of law, art, and media. It also appeals to those who enjoy exploring the quirks of human behavior and societal norms.

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fresh_42 said:
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I was thinking about that meme.
 
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It's just a warning not an error, programmers will ignore it anyway.
 
  • #903
Oops...

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https://www.kron4.com/news/national...rs-car-quickly-learns-he-made-a-huge-mistake/
 
  • #904
I'll never be able to understand people who leave their car running like that. :oldeyes:
 
  • #905
Borg said:
I'll never be able to understand people who leave their car running like that. :oldeyes:
Is your car running? Better hurry up and catch it! (Adapting an old joke about refrigerators.)
 
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I have read about a candidate for the Darwin Award today. His smartphone accidentally fell into a river. A river that is wide at his location, and definitely opaque. Nevertheless, he decided to jump into the water and dive for it.

They haven't found him yet.
 
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fresh_42 said:
I have read about a candidate for the Darwin Award today. His smartphone accidentally fell into a river. A river that is wide at his location, and definitely opaque. Nevertheless, he decided to jump into the water and dive for it.

They haven't found him yet.
And he hasn't called anyone yet?
 
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  • #914
Anachronist said:
The thing is, she's still lovely without her hair.
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On first glance, I thought "she" was a "he".
 
  • #915
Anachronist said:
The thing is, she's still lovely without her hair. There are a few women who can get away with that.

Models generally belong to that group.

Thanks
Bill
 
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Anachronist said:
The thing is, she's still lovely without her hair. There are a few women who can get away with that.
Persis Khambatta comes to mind . . .

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  • #919
Some wives get upset when you don't clean out the refridgerator once in a while.
 
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Between 30,000 and 100,000 people showed up to witness the miracle in the sky predicted by three children who claimed to have a visitation by the virgin Mary, mother of Jesus. Reportedly, among other things, the sun was claimed to have danced in the sky. For example,

  • "The sun, at one moment surrounded with scarlet flame, at another aureoled in yellow and deep purple, seemed to be in an exceedingly swift and whirling movement, at times appearing to be loosened from the sky and to be approaching the earth, strongly radiating heat." —  Dr. Domingos Pinto Coelho, writing for the Catholic newspaper Ordem.[27]
  • "... The silver sun, enveloped in the same gauzy grey light, was seen to whirl and turn in the circle of broken clouds ... The light turned a beautiful blue, as if it had come through the stained-glass windows of a cathedral, and spread itself over the people who knelt with outstretched hands ... people wept and prayed with uncovered heads, in the presence of a miracle they had awaited. The seconds seemed like hours, so vivid were they." —  Reporter for the Lisbon newspaper O Dia.[26]
  • "The sun's disc did not remain immobile. This was not the sparkling of a heavenly body, for it spun round on itself in a mad whirl when suddenly a clamor was heard from all the people. The sun, whirling, seemed to loosen itself from the firmament and advance threateningly upon the Earth as if to crush us with its huge fiery weight. The sensation during those moments was terrible." —  De Marchi attributes this description to Dr. Almeida Garrett, Professor of Natural Sciences at Coimbra University.[28] Theologian Father Stanley L. Jaki wrote that it was actually given by Dr. José Almeida Garrett, a young lawyer, and is often mistakenly attributed to his father, a professor of natural sciences at the University of Coimbra,[16] named Dr. Gonçalo de Almeida Garrett.[29]

Oct 13, 1917
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_of_the_Sun
 
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Saving the Stadium Cat:

 
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The case of the missing young woman, Gabby Petito

Still hoping she might be alive.
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
The case of the missing young woman, Gabby Petito

Still hoping she might be alive.
I'm guessing it's all a social media play by the two actors. But that's speculative of me, so I'll infract myself and delete this.

Oh, wait...
 
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berkeman said:
I'm guessing it's all a social media play by the two actors. But that's speculative of me, so I'll infract myself and delete this.

Oh, wait...
Hmmm, I hadn't thought about that. With her having mental health issues I was leaning towards that as the cause in a best case. But you may be right!

If they are screwing around they are going to be very sorry!
 
  • #929
The boyfriend is missing too, I expect they'll find his body in Fla and we will never really know what happened.
 
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gmax137 said:
The boyfriend is missing too, I expect they'll find his body in Fla and we will never really know what happened.
Really? I have to think he was somehow responsible for her death and is on the run now.

You know he went home first without her. Then he left again.
 

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