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Unlucky Woman Wins Powerball Only to Find She Bought Ticket Too Late

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:00:18 +0000

Here’s proof that timing is indeed everything.

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Did You Hear About the Hooters Waitress Who Sued Employer Over Yoda Doll? [PHOTO]

Guadalupe Angeles — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:20:29 +0000

Apparently this occurred in 2002, but I saw it on Facebook this week, and just had to share.

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Washington Pig Farmer Feeds His Animals Marijuana

Guadalupe Angeles — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:39:29 +0000

A pig farmer and butcher in Seattle is feeding his pigs Marijuana. He receives all of the root bulbs, stems, and leaves from Top Shelf Organic, a medical marijuana dispensary. William von Schneidau said it doesn't really add seasoning and there's no reason to believe people can get a buzz from it, but he claims the meat is more red and savory.

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What the…? Man Burns Down Neighbor's House Because He Didn't Cut His Lawn

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:00:09 +0000

If you have good neighbors, consider yourself lucky.

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Gosh Darn It! People in Washington Swear the Least – Guess Where They Swear the Most

Paul Drake — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:48:23 +0000

We're PROUD to announce that the state of Washington is the Politeness CAPITAL of the United States.

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Not Just For Eating Anymore, Japanese Man Uses Chopsticks for Pickpocketing!

John McKay — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:45:59 +0000

Besides eating, and occasionally mixing food when cooking, now another use for those frustrating pieces of wood!

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Minnesota Lakes Test Positive for Cocaine!

John McKay — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:14:49 +0000

You won't believe some shocking results from recent tests about the land of 10,000 lakes.

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Grant County Sheriff's Office Loses M-4 Rifle

John McKay — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:40:54 +0000

The Washington State Patrol has been called in to assist after a recent inventory check of the weapons stored in the Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata found a military-style rifle was missing.

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Kennewick McDonald's Drive-Thru Worker Catches Thief When Her Own Stolen Car Pulls Up to Order

The Brad — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:41:42 +0000

Virginia Maiden found her 1995 Toyota 4 Runner missing from her apartment complex parking lot when she woke up Tuesday morning. Maiden reported the car stolen, admitting to police that it was unlocked when she left it. The Kennewick woman then went to her job at McDonald's at Canal and Kellogg. Just a short time later, while working the drive-thru, Maiden noticed her vehicle waiting to place an order! A Big Mac attack turned out to be the downfall for this thief.

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What is FBI's Most-Viewed Document? You Won't Believe It! It's 'Out Of This World!' [VIDEO]

John McKay — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:20:07 +0000

Forget John Dillinger, or the shooting of JFK.

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Taco Bell Waffle Tacos Are Coming to Make You Fatter

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:30:15 +0000

Taco Bell recently changed America's taco calculus by offering Doritos-flavored shells.

Their next move appears to be far more radical.

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If Your Dog Could Talk, Who Would It Sound Like?

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 14 May 2013 01:00:29 +0000

All dogs bark, but have you ever stopped to think about who your pooch may sound like if it actually could talk?

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Apartment Found Untouched for 70 Years! Woman Fled Nazis, Never Returned

Guadalupe Angeles — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:24:40 +0000

Seven decades ago, a woman abandoned her apartment in Paris to flee the Nazis. She lived to be 91, yet she never returned. The apartment was recently discovered, and no one had set a foot through that door since she left! Completely untouched and full of dust, this home is like taking a glance through a time machine!

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Unoccupied Semi Truck Crashes Through Grand Coulee Store Monday Morning [PICTURES]

John McKay — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:48:29 +0000

Apparently the truck was not left in gear, or the parking brake didn't work.

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What Are the Most Redneck Cities in America?

Drew Weisholtz — Sun, 12 May 2013 13:00:05 +0000

Some people want to put as much red into the red, white and blue as they can.

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Hilarious Celebrity 'Makeunders' Bring Stars Down to Our Level – Refreshingly Funny!

Emerald Catron — Sat, 11 May 2013 13:00:54 +0000

These funny Photoshop manipulations are one better than "stars without makeup" photos. They aren't just celebrities without makeup -- they're celebrities without stylists, personal chefs or trainers, or expensive clothes. We call it 'Extreme Makeunder: Celebrity Edition.'

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Teenager Suspended for Posting Mug Shot of Principal on Instagram

John McKay — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:42:15 +0000

Our Moron of the Week comes from Georgia.

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Gophers Cause Idaho Highway to Partially Collapse!

John McKay — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:02:33 +0000

Fortunately, no motorists were injured and there were no reported accidents because, but Idaho Department of Transportation crews had to work through the night to repair a large sinkhole on Highway 78 near Marsing, Idaho, just east of Hot Springs due to gophers.

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Flying Ants Swarm Colfax in Eastern Washington

John McKay — Tue, 07 May 2013 21:24:50 +0000

Colfax is often referred to as the "speed trap" just outside Pullman. They're wishing for traps now that they've got flying ants!

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Washington Motorcyclist Gets $1,103 Speeding Ticket! – Guess How Fast He Was Going

John McKay — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:56:57 +0000

It's possibly one of the fastest times ever recorded by the Oregon State Patrol!

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