(31 July 2009, South Carolina) Two disguised men entered the Sprint store on Sparkleberry Lane, pulled out guns, and stole wallets, purses, and credit cards before ordering the employees into a bathroom. Both men fled, but they could not flee from their own stupidity. 24-year-old James Thomas had disguised himself by spray-painting his own face.
Yes, in order to conceal his identity during the robbery, Thomas covered his skin with paint--a toxic substance with well known inhalation risks. He began having trouble breathing (surprise!) and died wheezing shortly after the robbery took place. Witnesses were certain as to the identity of their assailant; had he lived, he would have been charged with armed robbery.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
Friday, December 4, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Pa. Man Snoozes Through House Fire
PITTSBURGH — A suburban Pittsburgh man slept soundly as his home caught on fire and partially collapsed.
It wasn't until firefighters did a walk-through of the home more than two hours later that he woke up.
Ross Township Fire Marshal John Reubi said he was "flabbergasted" that anyone survived the blaze. It broke out around 2:40 a.m. Sunday and was reported by a passer-by.
Firefighters were initially unable to search for victims because part of the roof collapsed. After controlling the fire, firefighters walked through and found the man in a bedroom. Reubi said it appeared the man had no idea what was going on.
Officials said the house had several additions, perhaps shielding the man's room from flames. He was treated for smoke inhalation.
It wasn't until firefighters did a walk-through of the home more than two hours later that he woke up.
Ross Township Fire Marshal John Reubi said he was "flabbergasted" that anyone survived the blaze. It broke out around 2:40 a.m. Sunday and was reported by a passer-by.
Firefighters were initially unable to search for victims because part of the roof collapsed. After controlling the fire, firefighters walked through and found the man in a bedroom. Reubi said it appeared the man had no idea what was going on.
Officials said the house had several additions, perhaps shielding the man's room from flames. He was treated for smoke inhalation.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis: Episode 7
Zach sits down with the host of the Tonight Show, Conan O'Brien, and his announcer, Andy Richter.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
2009 Darwin Award Nominee: She Talks Faster Than She Walks
(30 May 2009, Louisiana) Back seat drivers beware! Annoyed at how slowly her boyfriend was driving, Tamera B, 22, encouraged him to pick up the pace so she could get to work on time. Joking that it would be faster to walk to work, she opened the door of the pickup and stuck her foot out before falling to her death. Deputies of the jurisdictional Sheriff's Office stated that the truck was traveling at highway speed on I-12 at the time of the incident.
Her death was ruled accidental.
Her death was ruled accidental.
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