Bizarre News - 9-6-04

Browsed Yahoo! News a bit for some odd news stories, and found a few, including one already posted on Mike's message board.

Election Tie? Get Out Pingpong Balls
- whoever has the ball with the highest number wins! The Democratic Lottery!

Cup of urine a day keeps ailments at bay
- doesn't mean i'm gonna abide with that

Excerpt:
BANGKOK (AFP) - Drinking urine can eliminate sinus trouble, turn grey hair black and even cure cancer, a Thai academic said, citing a study of local Buddhists who engage in the unorthodox practice.

Cat naps at work can help boost productivity: British study
- it's really ok to sleep on the job.

Excerpt:
British companies should help employees doze off by installing beds in the workplace in a bid to increase productivity, a study published in The Guardian daily showed.

Bears Could Delay Start of School Year

Chinese women line up to test "female Viagra"
- they have problems getting up? 0_o

Phone Saves Man's Life in Crossbow Attack
- What luck

Excerpt:
When Michael Brown was shot with a crossbow he couldn't use his cell phone to call for help. But he didn't need to — his handset stopped the bolt and likely saved his life.