Man jailed for killing friend who asked to be punched in the face

A man has been jailed for three years after killing a friend who asked to be punched in the face, police said.

Patrick Ryan, 25, hit Phillip Evans while they were were drinking on 11 October, after Mr Evans claimed he had "never been knocked out before". The 42-year-old could not be revived, Wolverhampton Crown Court heard.
Ryan, of Wednesfield in the West Midlands, pleaded guilty to manslaughter at an earlier hearing and was sentenced on Tuesday. Det Insp Martin Slevin, from West Midlands Police, said: "Mr Evans had been a happy family man until working night shifts affected his sleeping pattern and he took to drink to relax,.
"This resulted in him losing his family and spiraling into alcoholism. He lost his life tragically and his neighbor and friend is now serving time for his death and will have to live with the consequences of their brutal pastime for the rest of his life."

Woman called police after finding her husband sleeping in bed

Police in Germany were called to an unusual incident at a hotel on Sunday after a woman reported an unknown man in her bed.

The 44-year-old rang police for help in Lahnstein, near Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, after waking up to find the alleged stranger between the sheets.
But when officers arrived, it turned out that the supposed interloper was in fact the woman's husband. The couple, who were said to be intoxicated, later made a further report to the police that people wearing ape masks had been wandering around the hotel.
The officers and hotel staff attempted to calm the couple without success. In fact, the woman was so distraught that she later went to a nearby police station and reported the events again.

Man arrested for stabbing brother with salad fork in dispute over ownership of meat in pot roast

Police say a man from Muncie, Indiana, stabbed his brother with a fork during an disagreement-turned-brawl over ownership of the meat in a pot roast. Rodney Stephen Gilliam, 49, was arrested late on Monday after he attacked his sibling with "a three-prong salad fork," a police report said.

The 35-year-old victim was treated at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital for a puncture wound to his left forearm and head cuts, according to the affidavit. Rodney Gilliam told authorities he was cooking a pot roast with potatoes at about 11:20pm when his brother, who lives in the same home, began to insist that the meat belonged to him.
During an ensuing struggle, Rodney Gilliam said, his brother tackled him and he armed himself with the salad fork. The stabbing victim went to a friend’s house, the report said, and they were en route to the hospital when their vehicle was pulled over by police. The victim was then taken to the hospital by ambulance.
Officers said they found “large amounts of blood” in the home and on the clothing of Rodney Gilliam, who had called 911 dispatchers to report his brother was “taking advantage of him.” Gilliam was being held in the Delaware County jail on Tuesday under a $20,000 bond, preliminarily charged with aggravated battery.

Man accused of breathing fire at three different locations

A man from Gloversville, New York, was arrested for allegedly breathing fire on three different occasions at public places. According to police, Jeffrey Wasula, 35, was arrested for inhaling a flammable substance and setting it on fire as he released it from his mouth. Police said Wasula was observed committing the action three times inside places of business and worship as well as near a gas pump.
The first incident took place at around 5:40pm on March 18 at the Church of Holy Spirit in Gloversville. Parishioners were getting ready for their first Family Fun Night when police received a call for a “fire breather.” “Numerous reports of an individual going from different places inhaling some sort of an aerosol, then blowing it through his mouth and lighting it on fire at the same time,” Cpt. Michael Scott with the Gloversville PD said.
The second incident took place at around 9:40pm on March 24 at Cumberland Farms in Gloversville. Police said he went right up to the gas pumps. “Harm wise, it’s endless,” Cpt. Scott said. “It could permanently maim someone, burn a building down. We’ve had two arsons recently. It’s a big concern for us.” The third incident took place at around 11:30am on March 26 at Mohawk Harvest Co-Op in Gloversville. The manager said that it seemed as though Wasula was trying to put on a show. When the manager asked Wasula to leave, he was met by officers.
“Through our investigation and some of the video footage, we were able to see, we were able to identify who the person was,” Cpt. Scott said. “One of our officers walking in the downtown area made contact with the individual and had taken him into custody at that point.” Police said Wasula’s alleged actions posed substantial risk for physical injury as well as risk of starting a fire. He was charged with three counts of Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree and two counts of Disorderly Conduct. Wasula is known to police, but they wouldn’t expand on his criminal background. He was arrested and later arraigned in Gloversville City Court. He was sent to Fulton County Correctional Facility in lieu of $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 bond.

Husband who drove six miles with wife clinging to roof of car said he didn't know she was there

A Florida man was arrested last week after traveling six miles with his wife on the roof of his vehicle, police say. According to investigators, Richard Addy, 69, and his wife Elizabeth argued early last Tuesday morning after they had consumed “several drinks over the course of the night” at a couple of bars. Richard told police that he eventually decided to “leave the scene” without his 50-year-old spouse.

Addy said that he drove away in a 2011 Toyota Sequoia, but “did not realize that his wife was on the roof of the vehicle.” It was only when he stopped at a traffic light that he “heard her banging on the roof and realised that she was there.” However, instead of stopping, Addy drove on, he claimed, because he “did not have a cell phone to call the police.” Addy said that he went by the county courthouse in the hope of finding a “police presence,” but when he spotted no officers, he continued driving.
Addy finally came to a halt when Officer Christopher Ruediger of the Stuart Police Department spotted Elizabeth on top of the vehicle and pulled the car over. Elizabeth, the officer noted, “was yelling for help and waving her hands at me.” The vehicle was stopped at an intersection six miles from where Addy began his trip. After Ruediger helped her down, Elizabeth said that she was “banging on the roof and screaming for help the entire time.”
The report, however, does not reveal why Elizabeth climbed on top of the car in the first place. While Ruediger noted detecting “a strong odor of alcoholic beverage” coming from Addy’s breath, Addy was only arrested for reckless driving, a misdemeanor, and permitting a passenger to ride on the exterior of a vehicle. The reckless driving citation issued by Ruediger noted that, “Wife riding on roof for several miles.” On Monday, Addy pleaded not guilty to both charges.

Pond Sinkhole in China Swallows 25 Tons of Fish

Pond Sinkhole in China Swallows 25 Tons of Fish

Local villagers blame quarry work nearby.

Stealing Shakespeare's Head

Why Would Someone Steal Shakespeare's Head?

Why would thieves have stolen Shakespeare's skull?
Back in the day, grave robbing was big business.

Etruscan Inscription Offers Rare Clue to Mysterious People

Etruscan Inscription Offers Rare Clue to Mysterious People

The 2,500-year-old inscription found on a stone slab may describe an Etruscan fertility goddess.

Ancient Non-Stick Frying Pan Factory Found in Italy

Ancient Non-Stick Frying Pan Factory Found in Italy

The 2000-year-old pottery featured a red coating that prevented food from sticking to the pan.

Mystery 'hobbits' on Indonesian island disappeared earlier than thought

Mystery 'hobbits' on Indonesian island disappeared earlier than thought: study

Quick Hits: The Science Edition

Search for alien signals expands to 20,000 star systems

What does the science really say about sea-level rise?

WATCH as a giant asteroid slams into Jupiter

Spiders and Dinosaurs

305-Million-Year-Old Fossil a Window on Spider Evolution

The not-quite-a-spider fossil could shed light on the early evolutionary origins of modern-day spiders.

Video Shows Evolution of Largest Dinosaurs

Freakishly long necks led to the evolution of the world’s largest dinosaurs, suggests a new video.

Dog rescued after getting stuck in base of tree

A dog became trapped in the base of a tree in Port Orange, Florida, on Friday.

Passers-by spotted the confined canine and called authorities after they heard a whimper while walking their own dog.

Port Orange police and firefighters teamed up with veterinarian Dr Katie Malensek to free the animal from the roots. Malensek sedated the dog while first responders used chain saws, Jaws of Life and winches to get her out safely.
Rescuers originally dubbed the pup "Jane the dog" until they took her to Ravenwood Veterinary Clinic and located the owner, who told them the dog's name is Sailor. Sailor is unharmed and now back with her family recovering.
There's a video of Sailor being freed here.

Animal News

Ant Antennae Broadcast as Well as Receive

Key information is conveyed only from the antenna, scientists find.

First Case of TB in a Rhino Confirmed in Nepal

The discovery is the first infectious disease found in the rhino population and is considered a crucial step in the fight for rhino conservation.

184-Year-Old Tortoise Has His First Bath Ever

Celebrity giant tortoise Jonathan gets a scrubbing for the first time at his home on Saint Helena Island.

Tardigrades May Not Have Foreign DNA After All

A new study argues that the tiny animal actually has less than 1 percent of its genes borrowed from other species.

Animal Pictures

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Today in History

1572		The Sea Beggars under Guillaume de la Marck land in Holland and capture the small town of Briel.
1778		Oliver Pollock, creates the dollar sign.
1863		The first wartime conscription law goes into effect in the United States.
1865		At the Battle of Five Forks, Gen. Robert E. Lee begins his final offensive.
1868		The Hampton Institute is founded in Hampton, Va.
1905		Berlin and Paris are linked by telephone.
1918		England’s Royal Air Force is formed.
1920		Germany’s Workers Party changes its name to the Nationalist Socialist German Worker’s Party (Nazis).
1924		Adolf Hitler sentenced to five years in prison for the “Beer Hall Putsch.”
1928		China’s Chiang Kai-shek begins attacks on communists.
1929		The yo-yo is introduced in the United States by Louie Marx.
1939		The Spanish Civil War effectively ends with the official recognition of Franco’s government.
1942		The U.S. Navy begins a partial convoy system in the Atlantic.
1945		U.S. forces launch invasion of Okinawa.
1946		A miner’s strike in the U.S. idles 400,000 workers.
1948		The Berlin Airlift begins, relieving the surrounded city from the Soviet siege.
1951		United Nations forces again move northward across the 38th Parallel in Korea.
1954		The U.S. Air Force Academy is founded in Colorado.
1968		The U.S. Army launches Operation Pegasus, the reopening of a land route to the besieged Khe Sanh Marine base.
1970		The U.S. Army charges Captain Ernest Medina for his role in the My Lai massacre.
1982		The United States transfers control of the Panama Canal Zone to Panama.

Butchered Bear Bone Rewrites Human History in Ireland

Butchered Bear Bone Rewrites Human History in Ireland

Analysis of the find has provided evidence of human existence in Ireland 2,500 years earlier than previously thought.

Popeyes job applicant aces the interview — after helping stop a robbery

Popeyes job applicant aces the interview — after helping stop a robbery

If You Catch And Use Rainwater In Colorado, You Are A Criminal

In Colorado, one mundane drought-fighting tool remains illegal: using rain barrels to catch rainwater from roofs for use in gardens.

Made ya look

Made ya look: Moviegoers may have little control over eye movements

Hollywood-style films may control viewers’ attention more than originally thought, according to a Kansas State University researcher. Lester Loschky, associate professor of psychological sciences, recently published “What Would Jaws Do? The Tyranny of...

Be Less Stupid Is A Show For People Who Like To Know Stuff

The world could use a few more people who have their minds set on being less stupid, because those folks seem to be in short supply these days and the internet only makes it easier to skate by without a brain.

So maybe what we need is a new web series aimed at turning the tides of dumbness, a series with a catchy title like Be Less Stupid, yeah, that's the ticket! (NSFW due to language)

(YouTube Link)

Be Less Stupid is a new series by former Penn & Teller: Bulls#%t! and Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher writer Jon Hotchkiss, who exposes the truth about hot button issues like Coke bleaching, cabin depressurization and whether having sex with a pregnant woman poses a threat to the infant. You know, smart people stuff!

Are Creativity and Mental Illness Linked?

Are Creativity and Mental Illness Linked?

"Mad geniuses" are a staple of fact and fiction, and studies have shown a higher incidence of mental disorders in those who are highly creative. But which prompts which? Does creativity lead to madness or does madness lead to creativity?

How Big Pharma Is Cashing in on Addiction to Alcohol and Illicit Drugs

How Big Pharma Is Cashing in on Addiction to Alcohol and Illicit Drugs

Ibuprofen vs. Acetaminophen

Ibuprofen vs. Acetaminophen: What’s the Difference?

You know the story: You have a headache, and the only thing to make the "Eeeowww!" subside is to turn to your medicine cabinet's offerings. But which one will do the trick? We examine how ibuprofen and acetaminophen differ.

Antibiotics before age 2 increases risk for childhood obesity

Antibiotics before age 2 increases risk for childhood obesity

While early antibiotic use has been associated with a number of rare long-term health consequences, new research links antibiotics to one of the most important and growing public health problems worldwide — obesity. A study1 published online in Gastroenterology,...

Hospital threw away thousands of dollars worth of medication after urination incident

A patient at Florida Hospital Waterman has been accused of possibly contaminating thousands of dollars worth of medication after he reportedly urinated on a refrigerator.

According to Tavares police, hospital officials said 53-year-old Clyde Brooks, went to the emergency room on Tuesday night and sometime before 6:30am on Wednesday, he started to urinate on the walls and floor.
Some of the urine struck a small refrigerator that contained the medicine, which hospital officials said they had to dispose of due to possible contamination. Brooks was charged with criminal mischief.
He was released from the Lake County jail after he posted a $2,000 bail. Brooks has been arrested 19 other times in the past 10 years on charges that included trespassing, disorderly conduct and indecent exposure, according to Lake County Sheriff’s Office records.

Secular values triumph in culture war

Secular values triumph in culture war: Study finds prayer and belief in dog have hit all-time low

Recent studies have found Americans are less likely to publicly engage in religious delusions — but a new study found they are less likely to privately practice religion or even describe themselves as spiritual.

The biblical myths about the last days and hours of jesus are not true

Why the biblical myths about the last days and hours of jesus are not true

Even though we devote more social (and media) space to jesus’ birth, historically the christian cult has paid far more attention to his death. That is certainly the case with the new testament itself.

Idaho wingnut: bibles in public schools ruled constitutional by ‘little Supreme Court in my head’

Idaho wingnut: bibles in public schools ruled constitutional by ‘little Supreme Court in my head’

The Idaho House of Representatives has passed legislation allowing references to the bible in public schools in direct contradiction to the state constitution.

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Hey, asshole, there are medications for those voices in your head. Take your meds!

Wingnuts wrecked Kansas economy so bad they had to auction off dildos for cash

Seth Meyers: Wingnuts wrecked Kansas economy so bad they had to auction off dildos for cash

Arizona Wingnuts Pass Bill To Punish Cities With Budget Cuts If They Pass Paid Sick Leave Laws

Arizona Wingnuts Pass Bill To Punish Cities With Budget Cuts If They Pass Paid Sick Leave Laws

If cities want to try and help their workers get paid sick leave, the Arizona state government will punish them with harmful budget cuts. Most sane people...

Kansas Wingnuts Want Schools To Be Sued For Accommodating Trans Students

Kansas is now on deck to be the first state to pass a sweeping anti-transgender bill.

Hate Group Masquerading As Pediatricians Attacks Transgender Youth

A hate group masquerading as a medical authority wants parents and schools to reject transgender kids.

The Supreme Court Case That Could Put Out The Hobby Lobby Fire

The Supreme Court Case That Could Put Out The Hobby Lobby Fire

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Do you smell that? 

Those are the charred remains of the egregiously erroneous Hobby Lobby 'decision'.