(The Chicago Tribune)
The note handed to a teller at Chicago's Fifth Third Bank Friday was clear enough -- "Be Quick Be Quit. Give your cash or I'll shoot." What was even clearer to F-B-I investigators examining the note was that they were not dealing with a criminal mastermind.
The alleged robber, identified as Thomas Infante, 40, had written it on the back of his own pay stub, which helpfully provided the F-B-I with his name and home address. Infante is accused of robbing the bank of about 400-dollars. Infante was arrested at his home and allegedly confessed to investigators.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
Cracker Jackpot
(The Orange County Register)
The box of crackers Debra Rogoff bought from a Tustin, California grocery store had something extra in it -- an envelope stuffed with 10-thousand dollars! Rather than go on a shopping spree, the family called police and was initially told the money could be part of a drug drop.
Police later heard from store managers at Whole Foods in Tustin that an elderly woman had come in a few days earlier, hysterical because she had mistakenly returned a box of crackers with her life savings inside. In a mix-up the store restocked the box rather than composting it. The Lake Forest woman, whose identity was not released, had lost faith in her bank and decided the box would be a safer place for the money.
Luckily for her, the box of Annie's Sour Cream and Onion Cheddar Bunny crackers were bought by the Rogoffs, who discovered the crisp 100-dollar bills in an unmarked white envelope.
The box of crackers Debra Rogoff bought from a Tustin, California grocery store had something extra in it -- an envelope stuffed with 10-thousand dollars! Rather than go on a shopping spree, the family called police and was initially told the money could be part of a drug drop.
Police later heard from store managers at Whole Foods in Tustin that an elderly woman had come in a few days earlier, hysterical because she had mistakenly returned a box of crackers with her life savings inside. In a mix-up the store restocked the box rather than composting it. The Lake Forest woman, whose identity was not released, had lost faith in her bank and decided the box would be a safer place for the money.
Luckily for her, the box of Annie's Sour Cream and Onion Cheddar Bunny crackers were bought by the Rogoffs, who discovered the crisp 100-dollar bills in an unmarked white envelope.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
911 Customer Service
WEIRD NEWS: Man Doesn't Get Satisfaction From 911!(Posted 3:00 AM, 12/24/2008)
(The Suburban Chicago Herald News)
Forget calling an 800 number for customer service. One Bolingbrook, Illinois man simply dialed 9-1-1. Police say John A. Pighee Junior, 58, was unhappy with the service he received at a Bank of America branch. So, shortly before noon Monday, he picked up his cell phone, called police and reported a robbery at the bank, while he was there.
Lieutenant Ken Teppel said the man had attempted withdrawing some money that the bank had a hold on. When the bank wouldn't release the funds, "he stated he was going to shut the bank down." He picked up his cell phone, called 9-1-1 and reported that the bank was being robbed.
After about 15 to 20 minutes of talking by phone with the branch's employees from the parking lot, police determined the bank was not, in fact, being robbed. They promptly entered the building and arrested Pighee. He was charged with felony disorderly conduct.
(The Suburban Chicago Herald News)
Forget calling an 800 number for customer service. One Bolingbrook, Illinois man simply dialed 9-1-1. Police say John A. Pighee Junior, 58, was unhappy with the service he received at a Bank of America branch. So, shortly before noon Monday, he picked up his cell phone, called police and reported a robbery at the bank, while he was there.
Lieutenant Ken Teppel said the man had attempted withdrawing some money that the bank had a hold on. When the bank wouldn't release the funds, "he stated he was going to shut the bank down." He picked up his cell phone, called 9-1-1 and reported that the bank was being robbed.
After about 15 to 20 minutes of talking by phone with the branch's employees from the parking lot, police determined the bank was not, in fact, being robbed. They promptly entered the building and arrested Pighee. He was charged with felony disorderly conduct.
Melting Ice & House
(South Coast Today)
A New Bedford, Massachusetts homeowner using a blowtorch to melt ice on his back porch accidentally set fire to his house on Monday. Fire Captain Scott Kruger said the building's owner was trying to melt the snow and ice on the back porch using a large torch hooked up to a 20-pound propane cylinder. He got too close to the building's wood frame and ignited the vinyl siding.
The fire quickly spread into the building's un-insulated exterior wall and chased into the second- and third-floor apartments. Kruger says, "This is an example of how you should not use a cutting torch to thaw out frozen water pipes or anything else. When you have wood framing, it will cause a fire."
A New Bedford, Massachusetts homeowner using a blowtorch to melt ice on his back porch accidentally set fire to his house on Monday. Fire Captain Scott Kruger said the building's owner was trying to melt the snow and ice on the back porch using a large torch hooked up to a 20-pound propane cylinder. He got too close to the building's wood frame and ignited the vinyl siding.
The fire quickly spread into the building's un-insulated exterior wall and chased into the second- and third-floor apartments. Kruger says, "This is an example of how you should not use a cutting torch to thaw out frozen water pipes or anything else. When you have wood framing, it will cause a fire."
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Powered by Fat
(Forbes)
Liposuctioning unwanted blubber out of pampered Los Angelenos may not seem like a dream job, but it has its perks. Free fuel is one of them. For a time, Beverly Hills doctor Craig Alan Bittner turned the fat he removed from patients into bio-diesel that fueled his Ford S-U-V and his girlfriend's Lincoln Navigator.
Love handles can power a car? Frighteningly, yes. Fat -- whether animal or vegetable -- contains triglycerides that can be extracted and turned into diesel. On his blog, Bittner claimed, "The vast majority of my patients request that I use their fat for fuel -- and I have more fat than I can use. Not only do they get to lose their love handles or chubby belly but they get to take part in saving the Earth."
Liposuctioning unwanted blubber out of pampered Los Angelenos may not seem like a dream job, but it has its perks. Free fuel is one of them. For a time, Beverly Hills doctor Craig Alan Bittner turned the fat he removed from patients into bio-diesel that fueled his Ford S-U-V and his girlfriend's Lincoln Navigator.
Love handles can power a car? Frighteningly, yes. Fat -- whether animal or vegetable -- contains triglycerides that can be extracted and turned into diesel. On his blog, Bittner claimed, "The vast majority of my patients request that I use their fat for fuel -- and I have more fat than I can use. Not only do they get to lose their love handles or chubby belly but they get to take part in saving the Earth."
Monday, December 22, 2008
Pissin' On The Leg
(The Springfield State Journal-Register)
A man in Springfield, Illinois was arrested early Thursday for allegedly beating another man who had urinated on his leg while he was sleeping. Arrested was Joshua L. Mattison, 31. The 35-year-old victim suffered a swollen right eyebrow and a bump on the back of his head. Police said he was intoxicated and uncooperative. Mattison told police he was sleeping at his home and awoke to find the victim urinating on his leg. He yelled at the victim, and the victim ran to a house in the 1200 block of South 11th Street.
Mattison and four other people followed the victim to the house. A woman who lives at the house told police Mattison said he had a gun and blocked the door when she wouldn't let him in the house and closed the door on him. Mattison told police he never said he had a gun and denied threatening anyone or attacking the victim.
A man in Springfield, Illinois was arrested early Thursday for allegedly beating another man who had urinated on his leg while he was sleeping. Arrested was Joshua L. Mattison, 31. The 35-year-old victim suffered a swollen right eyebrow and a bump on the back of his head. Police said he was intoxicated and uncooperative. Mattison told police he was sleeping at his home and awoke to find the victim urinating on his leg. He yelled at the victim, and the victim ran to a house in the 1200 block of South 11th Street.
Mattison and four other people followed the victim to the house. A woman who lives at the house told police Mattison said he had a gun and blocked the door when she wouldn't let him in the house and closed the door on him. Mattison told police he never said he had a gun and denied threatening anyone or attacking the victim.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Cleaning The Heart
(The Kalamazoo Gazette)
In what the town's police chief called a "bizarre'' incident, the owner of a Paw Paw, Michigan car wash found a heart Monday lying in one of the manual wash bays. Now police are trying to determine if the organ found at Soapy's Car Wash belongs to a human or an animal.
Police Chief Patrick W. Alspaugh says, "We're obviously hoping it's an animal. The two doctors locally have told us it could be a human heart and cannot tell us one way or the other if it's animal or human. If it's a human heart, that prompts the question, 'Then where's the body?''' the chief said.
In what the town's police chief called a "bizarre'' incident, the owner of a Paw Paw, Michigan car wash found a heart Monday lying in one of the manual wash bays. Now police are trying to determine if the organ found at Soapy's Car Wash belongs to a human or an animal.
Police Chief Patrick W. Alspaugh says, "We're obviously hoping it's an animal. The two doctors locally have told us it could be a human heart and cannot tell us one way or the other if it's animal or human. If it's a human heart, that prompts the question, 'Then where's the body?''' the chief said.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Can You Smell My... What??
(The Treasure Coast Palm)
Police in Florida are seeking an arrest warrant for a man accused of hitting his wife after she asked to smell his penis to determine whether he was cheating with another woman.
The 37-year-old victim said she told her 25-year-old husband as he used the restroom "to display his penis to her so that she can smell it," the police report states. She said she asked him to show his genital area so she could determine whether he was cheating with another woman. As she went to sniff her husband's penis, he reportedly punched her mouth and started to kick her when she was on the floor. The husband then fled the scene.
Police saw bruises and red marks on the victim's mouth, legs and arms. She became uncooperative when told a warrant would be filed for her husband's arrest.
Police in Florida are seeking an arrest warrant for a man accused of hitting his wife after she asked to smell his penis to determine whether he was cheating with another woman.
The 37-year-old victim said she told her 25-year-old husband as he used the restroom "to display his penis to her so that she can smell it," the police report states. She said she asked him to show his genital area so she could determine whether he was cheating with another woman. As she went to sniff her husband's penis, he reportedly punched her mouth and started to kick her when she was on the floor. The husband then fled the scene.
Police saw bruises and red marks on the victim's mouth, legs and arms. She became uncooperative when told a warrant would be filed for her husband's arrest.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Santa Gets Ticket
(AP)
NEW YORK – Santa Claus has added a New York City traffic agent to his naughty list after she gave him a ticket while delivering gifts to children.
Chip Cafiero says he'll fight the $115 ticket he received in Brooklyn on Black Friday when he was dressed as Santa.
The 60-year-old retired schoolteacher was riding a horse-drawn carriage and handing out toys and candy canes. An SUV carrying the toys and protecting the horse from traffic was double parked next to him.
Santa says he yelled "Ho! Ho! Ho!" to get the traffic agent's attention because the SUV wasn't blocking traffic. But in his words, "This grinch just went ahead and fined me."
Local politician Martin Golden calls the parking ticket "ridiculous."
Police won't comment on it.
NEW YORK – Santa Claus has added a New York City traffic agent to his naughty list after she gave him a ticket while delivering gifts to children.
Chip Cafiero says he'll fight the $115 ticket he received in Brooklyn on Black Friday when he was dressed as Santa.
The 60-year-old retired schoolteacher was riding a horse-drawn carriage and handing out toys and candy canes. An SUV carrying the toys and protecting the horse from traffic was double parked next to him.
Santa says he yelled "Ho! Ho! Ho!" to get the traffic agent's attention because the SUV wasn't blocking traffic. But in his words, "This grinch just went ahead and fined me."
Local politician Martin Golden calls the parking ticket "ridiculous."
Police won't comment on it.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
True Mamma's Boy
(Associated Press)
TAMPA, FL -- The mother of a 37-year-old Tampa man is so desperate to find him a wife that she paid $500 to put an ad in The Tampa Tribune.
Claudia, who didn't want to give her last name for privacy reasons, says it's sad that such a "good boy" is alone. The ad, which ran Nov. 30, says Jason is gainfully employed, kind and handsome. She's hoping to find at least a few good candidates before Christmas.
Jason says he's fine with his mother's idea, figuring anything is worth a shot. He's been looking for Mrs. Right since his 2003 divorce.
The University of South Florida graduate works as a software marketing manager. He also volunteers with teens with Down syndrome.
Responses for the ad were directed to a P.O. Box in Virginia, where the mother-in-law hopeful lives.
TAMPA, FL -- The mother of a 37-year-old Tampa man is so desperate to find him a wife that she paid $500 to put an ad in The Tampa Tribune.
Claudia, who didn't want to give her last name for privacy reasons, says it's sad that such a "good boy" is alone. The ad, which ran Nov. 30, says Jason is gainfully employed, kind and handsome. She's hoping to find at least a few good candidates before Christmas.
Jason says he's fine with his mother's idea, figuring anything is worth a shot. He's been looking for Mrs. Right since his 2003 divorce.
The University of South Florida graduate works as a software marketing manager. He also volunteers with teens with Down syndrome.
Responses for the ad were directed to a P.O. Box in Virginia, where the mother-in-law hopeful lives.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Excited By House Tour?
(The Fond du Lac Reporter)
A female Fond du Lac, Wisconsin real estate agent continued a house tour December 6th despite a male client masturbating in front of her. Lieutenant Steve Klein said the Fond du Lac Police Department arrested the man last week for lewd and lascivious behavior.
The man set up a tour with a local real estate agency. During the car ride to the home, he asked the agent if she was single and owned a house. He started playing with himself 10 minutes into the tour. After noticing what the man was doing, the woman said she was too uncomfortable to say anything and focused on his eyes. The man stopped when moving between rooms but began once they finished walking.
The man did not touch the woman and kept the conversation focused on purchasing the home. The woman said he continued playing with himself through two tours of four rooms, one stop in the garage and possibly during the car ride back to her company's offices, the report states.
A female Fond du Lac, Wisconsin real estate agent continued a house tour December 6th despite a male client masturbating in front of her. Lieutenant Steve Klein said the Fond du Lac Police Department arrested the man last week for lewd and lascivious behavior.
The man set up a tour with a local real estate agency. During the car ride to the home, he asked the agent if she was single and owned a house. He started playing with himself 10 minutes into the tour. After noticing what the man was doing, the woman said she was too uncomfortable to say anything and focused on his eyes. The man stopped when moving between rooms but began once they finished walking.
The man did not touch the woman and kept the conversation focused on purchasing the home. The woman said he continued playing with himself through two tours of four rooms, one stop in the garage and possibly during the car ride back to her company's offices, the report states.
Friday, December 12, 2008
"Soft Cells"
(The Melbourne Herald Sun)
Police in Victoria, Australia have been told to show more respect to their prisoners -- dim the lights at night, don't slam cell doors and serve tea, coffee or milk at least three times a day. New "soft cell" human rights guidelines from Victoria's Office of Police Integrity say cell blocks should be calm and relaxing, with light-shaded wall colors. Meals should be of good nutritional value and quantity, and second helpings should be available "on reasonable request".
The secretary of the Police Association, Sergeant Greg Davies, says, "No doubt we'll have a line of pensioners and victims of the financial crisis lined up to smash a window at a police station to be housed in such luxurious surroundings.
Police in Victoria, Australia have been told to show more respect to their prisoners -- dim the lights at night, don't slam cell doors and serve tea, coffee or milk at least three times a day. New "soft cell" human rights guidelines from Victoria's Office of Police Integrity say cell blocks should be calm and relaxing, with light-shaded wall colors. Meals should be of good nutritional value and quantity, and second helpings should be available "on reasonable request".
The secretary of the Police Association, Sergeant Greg Davies, says, "No doubt we'll have a line of pensioners and victims of the financial crisis lined up to smash a window at a police station to be housed in such luxurious surroundings.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
1/2 Off Table Dance
(The Detroit News)
How bad are things around the Motor City? So bad that even the strip club Jon Jon's Cabaret is offering half-off deals. The topless club in the suburb of Warren -- where General Motors and Chrysler employ upwards of 20-thousand people -- cut the cost of a table dance in half, from 20- to 10-dollars in mid-November. The dancer gets all the money plus any tips, while food and drinks generate the club's income, general manager Kelly Sander said.
The price cut in table dances gave business a bit of a boost, Sander said, but added, The regulars still come in but they don't stay as long. We do what we have to do keep going."
How bad are things around the Motor City? So bad that even the strip club Jon Jon's Cabaret is offering half-off deals. The topless club in the suburb of Warren -- where General Motors and Chrysler employ upwards of 20-thousand people -- cut the cost of a table dance in half, from 20- to 10-dollars in mid-November. The dancer gets all the money plus any tips, while food and drinks generate the club's income, general manager Kelly Sander said.
The price cut in table dances gave business a bit of a boost, Sander said, but added, The regulars still come in but they don't stay as long. We do what we have to do keep going."
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Eyelid Pull
(Ananova)
A Chinese martial arts enthusiast pulled a one tonne car by a rope fastened to his eyelids.
Luo Deyuan, 21, of Guiyang, also pulled the vehicle by fastening the rope to a piercing in his neck, reports Guizhou Metropolis News.
He said he learned his skills from a local master, adding: "I really wanted to do something special."
And he says he has succeeded as his bizarre stunts have been featured on television as far away as Mexico.
Luo says he has another 23 stunts, including lifting two buckets of water with his eyelids, stopping electric fans with his tongue, and walking on sharp blades.
And he is now hoping to get his name in the Guinness Book of Records, adding: "I really want to perform my stunts on a bigger stage."
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Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Even Batman Gets A Ticket
Warner Brothers shipped the Batmobile over to the UK to promote the DVD release of "The Dark Knight". Somebody parked it illegally outside a TV studio in London . . . and the Batmobile ended up with a parking ticket on the windshield.
THIS IS JUST AWESOME!
Monday, December 8, 2008
Ill-fated Smoke Break
(Associated Press)
MUNCIE, Ind. - Police say a Muncie woman was arrested after asking a state trooper whether she could smoke -- and then trying to light up a marijuana joint.
Thirty-two-year-old Honesty Knight was a passenger in a vehicle that Trooper Eric Perkins pulled over for a traffic violation early Friday. While the trooper was talking to the driver, Knight obtained the trooper's permission to smoke.
Police say Perkins then asked to see the cigarette, which contained marijuana, not tobacco.
Knight faces a preliminary charge of possession of paraphernalia. She was released from jail on bond, but couldn't be located for comment because no home telephone number was listed in her name.
MUNCIE, Ind. - Police say a Muncie woman was arrested after asking a state trooper whether she could smoke -- and then trying to light up a marijuana joint.
Thirty-two-year-old Honesty Knight was a passenger in a vehicle that Trooper Eric Perkins pulled over for a traffic violation early Friday. While the trooper was talking to the driver, Knight obtained the trooper's permission to smoke.
Police say Perkins then asked to see the cigarette, which contained marijuana, not tobacco.
Knight faces a preliminary charge of possession of paraphernalia. She was released from jail on bond, but couldn't be located for comment because no home telephone number was listed in her name.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Internet Finds: Dec 5th
We talked about these the other day on the show, so here is the link...
If you believe you've mastered the Internet, you can get your own diploma at MyInternetDiploma-dot-com to prove that you're a certified Internet surfer.
Fill out the forms and get the script send to your email to post on your MySpace, Facebook, etc. --- If you are missing that one special thing to post on there with that other usless crap.
AND....
You know that dumb tattoo you got while you were drunk in Cancun, or the one your buddies gave you when you passed out? Whatever it is, it's a dumb tattoo. But instead of kicking yourself for getting it, show it off to millions at DumbTattooClub-dot-com.
OR...
Mad as hell, but too shy to open your month about it? Well, you have a lot in common with the folks at PassiveAggressiveNotes-dot-com. Read and learn.
If you believe you've mastered the Internet, you can get your own diploma at MyInternetDiploma-dot-com to prove that you're a certified Internet surfer.
Fill out the forms and get the script send to your email to post on your MySpace, Facebook, etc. --- If you are missing that one special thing to post on there with that other usless crap.
AND....
You know that dumb tattoo you got while you were drunk in Cancun, or the one your buddies gave you when you passed out? Whatever it is, it's a dumb tattoo. But instead of kicking yourself for getting it, show it off to millions at DumbTattooClub-dot-com.
OR...
Mad as hell, but too shy to open your month about it? Well, you have a lot in common with the folks at PassiveAggressiveNotes-dot-com. Read and learn.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Jackass Getaway
(Ananova)
A would-be smuggler was arrested after trying to outrun border police with £300,000 of cigarettes in a horse and cart.
Police challenged Janos Jakab as he crossed Romania's northern border with the Ukraine carrying nearly 100,000 packets of cigarettes and tobacco.
After a short chase police outran the cart and arrested Jakab.
A spokesman for the local border police said: "In general smugglers are becoming more and more sophisticated in their methods of getting contraband across borders. But this case proved the exception to the rule.
"We have a fleet of high-powered vehicles that can chase down the fastest cars. Outrunning our officers was never a possibility - even if he had a thoroughbred racehorse strapped to his cart."
A would-be smuggler was arrested after trying to outrun border police with £300,000 of cigarettes in a horse and cart.
Police challenged Janos Jakab as he crossed Romania's northern border with the Ukraine carrying nearly 100,000 packets of cigarettes and tobacco.
After a short chase police outran the cart and arrested Jakab.
A spokesman for the local border police said: "In general smugglers are becoming more and more sophisticated in their methods of getting contraband across borders. But this case proved the exception to the rule.
"We have a fleet of high-powered vehicles that can chase down the fastest cars. Outrunning our officers was never a possibility - even if he had a thoroughbred racehorse strapped to his cart."
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Million Dollar Tree
(Daily Telegraph & The Complete Sheet)
Right now, we're in the midst of a deep worldwide recession . . . but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy the beauty of the world's most expensive Christmas tree, right? Good.
The tree . . . which is on display in Osaka, Japan . . . is made of 24-karat gold and is decorated with more than 240 precious jewels. So how much is this stupid thing worth? Nearly $1.5 MILLION.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
A True Sperm Donor
(Ananova)
A Dutchman who has fathered 46 children without having sex is said to be Europe's most committed sperm donor.
Ed Houben, who was until recently single but has now started a long-distance relationship, has never taken any payment for his services, reports the Daily Telegraph.
He first volunteered his services through an IVF clinic but had to stop a few years ago because he had reached his quota of 25 donations.
Now people find him on the internet and through word-of-mouth. Families he has helped vouch for him by telling of their own good experiences.
Mr Houben has travelled to hotels across Europe to perform his duties as a sperm donor, which is done by self-insemination by the mothers.
"I receive expenses and still travel to meet couples sometimes when it suits them," he said. "But generally people come here to see me."
Because each child will grow up knowing Mr Houben is their biological father, there is no danger of any of his offspring ever meeting and having a relationship.
A group of families including 12 of his children recently attended a reunion at Mr Houben's home.
"The kids had the chance to play with their half-brothers and sisters, which was nice," said Mr Houben. "The families also got to know each other.
"Some of them introduced me to the kids and said this is your real dad. But to be honest it didn't mean much to the children. They just looked at me and smiled and then carried on playing."
A Dutchman who has fathered 46 children without having sex is said to be Europe's most committed sperm donor.
Ed Houben, who was until recently single but has now started a long-distance relationship, has never taken any payment for his services, reports the Daily Telegraph.
He first volunteered his services through an IVF clinic but had to stop a few years ago because he had reached his quota of 25 donations.
Now people find him on the internet and through word-of-mouth. Families he has helped vouch for him by telling of their own good experiences.
Mr Houben has travelled to hotels across Europe to perform his duties as a sperm donor, which is done by self-insemination by the mothers.
"I receive expenses and still travel to meet couples sometimes when it suits them," he said. "But generally people come here to see me."
Because each child will grow up knowing Mr Houben is their biological father, there is no danger of any of his offspring ever meeting and having a relationship.
A group of families including 12 of his children recently attended a reunion at Mr Houben's home.
"The kids had the chance to play with their half-brothers and sisters, which was nice," said Mr Houben. "The families also got to know each other.
"Some of them introduced me to the kids and said this is your real dad. But to be honest it didn't mean much to the children. They just looked at me and smiled and then carried on playing."
Monday, December 1, 2008
Reindeer Ornaments
(The Bloomington Pentagraph)
The Christmas ornaments for sale at Bloomington, Illinois' Miller Park Zoo's gift shop are partly manufactured by reindeer. Honestly! Staffers make decorations out of droppings from the zoo's two reindeer, Ealu and Rika.
The droppings are dried, then clear-coated and either painted or rolled in glitter. Zoo marketing director Susie Ohley has named the products "magical reindeer gem ornaments," and each comes with a label of authenticity. They cost five dollars at the zoo gift shop.
The Christmas ornaments for sale at Bloomington, Illinois' Miller Park Zoo's gift shop are partly manufactured by reindeer. Honestly! Staffers make decorations out of droppings from the zoo's two reindeer, Ealu and Rika.
The droppings are dried, then clear-coated and either painted or rolled in glitter. Zoo marketing director Susie Ohley has named the products "magical reindeer gem ornaments," and each comes with a label of authenticity. They cost five dollars at the zoo gift shop.
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