Tidbits & Outrages
Washington Monthly, July, 2000
Not worth it
A 110-year-old Oklahoman, Who was recently crowned the world's oldest man, revealed the secret of his longevity to be eating a big bowl of oatmeal every day and crying as often as possible.
The father, the Son, and the Middlemen
An Italian woman created woman an agency to recite prayers for those whose busy schedules do not afford them the time to say their own.
Better than Law School
Over 800 college graduates applied this year to be the official driver of Oscar Mayer's promotional car, the Wienermobile 2000, which is in the shape of a giant hotdog.
Mistaken for Shirley MacLaine
An unemployed Dutch construction worker has ruled nearly 40 villages and more than 100,000 people in Ghana since he was declared to be a reincarnated king.
Extended Coverage
Using her estranged husband's health insurance, a New York City woman arranged to have her lover receive a penile implant.
His wife takes the subway
A Brooklyn school bus driver was arrested after he took children on an eight hour ride. The marathon trip occurred after refused to stop for directions.
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