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Georgia Jail Goes All Pink From Walls To Jumpsuits

Inmates in a Georgia jail won't likely be tickled pink with its new makeover. Officials at the Ben Hill County Jail are painting every wall and bunk Pepto Bismol pink. Plus: the towels, sheets, shoes and handcuffs. Officials say shocking pink jumpsuits will make escapees easier catch.

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Woman Juggles Making Dinner, Delivering Baby

Africa McCalop went into labor on Thanksgiving. Her baby girl was arriving two weeks early, and there was no time to get to the hospital. So Africa's mother Patricia McCalop conducted a home delivery. But that's not the amazing part. Patricia kept running back and forth between her daughter in labor and the kitchen. According to the Boston Herald, Patricia refused to let the turkey burn.

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Ig Nobel Prizes Salute Silly Science

The winners of this year's Ig Nobel Prizes include the inventor of underwear that doubles as an emergency gas mask, researchers who created diamonds from tequila, and more. The Igs honor research that "first, makes you laugh, then, makes you think," according to Marc Abrahams, the master of ceremonies and the editor of Annals of Improbable Research.

Ig Nobel Prizes Salute Silly Science

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Brewery Launches World's Strongest Beer

A Scottish brewery unveiled its latest beer: Tactical Nuclear Penguin. It is 32 percent alcohol. That's many times stronger than a Budweiser, and almost as strong as whiskey. The brewer acknowledges criticism, but says customers are properly warned.

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British Prison Withdraws Day Of Freedom

Officials at a jail in Lancashire, England, wanted to give inmates an incentive for good behavior. They created a raffle with a coveted prize: The winner would get an unsupervised visit into town. Nobody cleared the prize with the boss. The BBC reports the prison withdrew the prize in favor of some other award to be named later.

British Prison Withdraws Day Of Freedom

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Etiquette Agency Offers Tips To Avoid Swine Flu

This season's uninvited holiday guest is swine flu. The British etiquette agency Debrett's urges people to decline handshakes at parties and go for a cheek-to-cheek kiss instead. This greeting supposedly is not as germy. And if you must touch the other person with your hands, touch the shoulders.

Etiquette Agency Offers Tips To Avoid Swine Flu

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Couple Crashes Obama's State Dinner

President Obama's first state dinner Tuesday had a star-studded guest list of 320, and security was supposed to be tight. But shortly after 7 p.m., an uninvited Virginia couple brushed past the Secret Service. They fit in well and might have gotten away with it — if they hadn't put their photos on Facebook. Now they could face trespassing charges.

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Reindeer-Dung Jewelry Flying Off Gift Shop's Shelves

People went crazy last Christmas for necklaces on sale at the Miller Park Zoo. The Illinois zoo is excited to offer the same necklaces this holiday season. The necklaces are covered with glitter. And they may also give the wearers some clue to the real-life chores of Santa Claus. The $15 necklaces are made with some beads, glitter and sterilized reindeer dung.

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Bones In House Probably Not From Any Crime

A real estate agent in Gibson, La., was showing a home to a prospective buyer. Apparently the house had not been properly staged. When the realtor and buyer reached the basement, they discovered human bones. The coroner's office tells The Courier of Houma there's probably no crime. The bones may come from an old burial ground.

Bones In House Probably Not From Any Crime

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Hungary: Santa Should Avoid Kissing Children

The state health authority in Hungary is cracking down. Officials are worried that Santa Claus might get swine flu, or spread it. Although the color of his beard suggests that Santa is not in a high-risk group, he does come in contact with kids. Hungarian authorities issued an advisory that Santa should avoid kissing children. And he should also get vaccinated if possible.

Hungary: Santa Should Avoid Kissing Children

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Soccer Goalie Penalized For Rescuing Cat

In Croatia, a soccer goalie thought he was just doing a good deed when he saw a cat on the field. Early in the match, the goalie picked up the cat and carried it to safety under the scoreboard. That's against the rules. A penalty was called on the player for leaving the field during a game. Though opposing fans were so impressed, they spent the rest of the match cheering on the cat-saving keeper.

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Wait, Wait, Where's NPR's Carl Kasell Going?

Carl Kasell, who has been on the air with NPR since 1975, will give his final newscast on December 30th. He will continue to serve as official judge and scorekeeper on NPR's "Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me."

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Rare Darwin Book Found In Guest Bathroom

Charles Darwin's revolutionary book On the Origin of Species turns 150 on Tuesday. It's the book where Darwin introduced the theory of natural selection and survival of the fittest. To mark the publishing milestone, Christie's will be auctioning a recently discovered treasure: a rare first edition. It had been on a shelf in the guest bathroom of a family in Oxford, England.

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N.Y. Tavern To Offer 100-Proof Thanksgiving Turkey

The owner of O'Casey's Tavern in Midtown Manhattan will unveil on Thanksgiving what he says is the nation's first 100-proof turkey. The bird will be infused with fruit-flavored and 100-proof vodka for three days before roasting. The meat will have hints of peach, raspberry, cherry and apple. The gravy also will be laced with liquor.

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Bank Robber Leaves Wallet Behind

Albert Perkins lost his wallet. He took it out at the bank, and that's the last time he saw it. What makes it awkward is that authorities say Perkins was robbing the bank at the time. Perkins left his wallet on the counter of the First Federal Bank in Kansas City, Mo. Police used the driver's license to identify the robber, leading to Perkin's guilty plea.

Bank Robber Leaves Wallet Behind

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