STRANGE NEWS

Certain Words Makes Man Snap
Thomas Mitchell was found guilty for aggravated assault in the shooting of his girlfriend. He shot her because he thought she was going to say the word "New Jersey." His lawyer said certain words caused Mitchell to snap such as "Wisconsin," "New Jersey," "Snickers," and "Mars." Mitchell who is 54, covered his ears in court when these words were about to be said. The witnesses had to use flashcards instead. Mitchell was said to be troubled but not crazy. On March 19, 1999 Mitchell was convicted to shooting his girlfriend three times because he thought she was going to say "New Jersey." His girlfriend however survived the attack and died from other causes before the trial had begun.

Woman Stranded On Floor For Nine Days
A woman has been rescued by police after being trapped inside of a room for nine days. She was left stranded after her husband was taken to the hospital for an emergency surgery. Ampara Prado, 64, who is a diabetic, spent nine days lying on the floor bedside her bed. She had no food or water or the treatment she was given regularly. After her husband left for the hospital, Prado fell off the bed and on to the floor. After the surgery her husband had, he was unconscious for several days. When awaken, he inquired to a social worker about his wife, and only after repeated inquiries did the social worker contact the police. "She was conscious, but did not call out," said Sgt. Greg Staats. Both husband and wife are now making a great recovery.

Cambodian Court Frees Cannibals
Two men who were on trial for eating human body parts, washed down with a bottle of wine, were released because there was no law against cannibalism, a Cambodian court ruled. Both men who worked in a crematorium were arrested for eating the fingers and toes of a body that was to be cremated. Villagers had tipped off police for fear that if there were no more bodies to cremate, the two men might kill their children to eat.

Bin Laden Costumes Now Available In Israel
Shops in Israel are now selling Osama bin Laden masks for the traditional costume holiday Purim. The holiday is when perceived enemies of the Jewish people are held up for ridicule.

Man Punches Parrot to Death
A German man has been fined $925 for punching and killing his parrot for screeching uncontrollably. "I'd had a row with my girlfriend and she left me. Charlie wouldn't stop screeching. So I punched him. I'm so sorry. He was a good friend," the defendant, 41, told a court. Police had been called to his home when neighbors mistook the parrot's screeching for human screams.

Woman Lives In Car For 26 Years
A London woman, Ann Naysmith, lived in her car for 26 years. The woman, who was a former music teacher, decided to reside in her car after she had been evicted from her flat in London. She has been living in her Ford Consul since 1976. Her car was however removed by the local council as it was said it could be a possible health hazard. The neighbours, who became used to the 60 year old lady, decided to buy her a red Mercedes in replacement of the Ford Consul." "It seemed a straightforward and sensible solutions," said the owner of the Mercedes, Sian Lines. The owner of the Mercedes also added that it was sensible since the lady had threatened to set herself on fire in protest.

China Wins 2004 Toilet Summit
First the 2008 Summer Olympics and now the 2004 World Toilet Summit. Does it get any better then that? Beijing spent over $4.8 million between 1987 and 2000 turning 200 toilets at scenic spots from cess pools to star-rated loos. .