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CHRIST! WHAT A SENSATION! 

     That's what they're saying about the new stand-up roller coaster
     at Great America. 91 feet tall, one-third of a mile long. Cost
     $5.5 million to build. Oh! The ride lasts 90 seconds and costs $21.







 

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STUDY OR DIE

     William Sagle, a Samford Alabama University debate coach was given
     a life sentence for stabbing to death his star student because he wasn't
     adequately prepared for the competition. 









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 YOU CAN'T LOAD IT THAT WAY

     A 21 year old man was charged with public indecency after allegedly
     placing his penis in a jar of coleslaw dressing. Happened at a K-Mart
     in Downers Grove, Illinois.
     

     







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HE WAS THERE THE LAST TIME I LOOKED..

     In Abilene Kansas, a jail supervisor didn't notice that two of
     his prisoners were missing. In fact, he didn't notice it until
     eight days after their escape. Naturally, Bob Meadows, the jailer
     is now seeking employment in another line of work.










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CAN A DOG SUE?

     Democratic Representative of Jersey City, N.J. Went quail hunting
     with some other political cronies, and he really pulled a boo-boo.
     Shot the hunting dog in the ass. The dog is reported in good shape.











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NEW CALIFORNIA LOTTO GAME

     It starts Sunday. This lotto card only has 39 numbers. Pick the
     six drawn and win a half a million bucks.  Get five, win $2,000.
     Officials hope this will boost saging lottery sales.











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THE FUNDALMENTALISTS DO IT AGAIN.

     Pumsey, a blue hand-puppet dragon has been used in the 3rd - 5th
     grade elementary school in Madera to help improve a childs self-
     image. The kids read, sing, and discuss situations Punsey gets
     into. Such phrases used: "I am me, I am enough, I can choose how
     I feel."  The Fundalmentalists say uh, uh..it is teaching them
     they don't need God in their lives..that they can solve problems
     without God's help.







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WELCOME TO THE FRIENDLY SKIES

     It's Japanese ingenuity. Nippon Airways will provide
     video games to travellers, both children and adults, to help
     them while the time away on long trips.











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WHAT TO DO WITH OLD BOWLING BALLS

     It's not exactly recycling. In Thousand Oaks, six bowling balls
     have been rolled down a street near Meadows Elementary school,
     reaching speeds of 50 - 60 miles per hour.  So far, no one has
     been hurt. 











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FEAR OF BRIDGES?

     About 10% of the people have phobias of crossing bridges, say
     the Phobia Center of Marin. They are starting a workshop called
     "Bridging Your Fears." Anxiety management and other problems
     will be discussed.










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FAIRCHILD BUILDING PUT ON HOLD FOR BRODERBUND

     Broderbund has signed a letter of intent to merge with Sierra
     On-Line. Such a merge will gain marketing clout and a possibility
     there will be a shakeup in Broderbunds initial plans to use
     Fairchild as their new home.











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OH YOU PLAYFUL KIDS

     A student working in a steam room at Central Michigan University
     discovered in a locker 1,117 pairs of women's underpants, 79
     brassiers and two pairs of women's gym shorts. No one is showing
     up to claim them.










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LOCO In LAS CABESAS?

     A 19-year-old car was stolen in Baton Rouge, Louisana. The only
     catch, there were no forward gears. The thieves had to drive it
     in reverse (which they did) to a service station to get gas.
     Police arrested them there.










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SUDAFED AND PUDDING RECALLED

     Sudafed has been pulled of of store shelved because of tampering.
     Someone is loading them with cyanide. So far two people have died.
     Jell-O Cook 'n Serve chocolate pudding has also been recalled
     because metal fragments have been found in some of the boxes.











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CLOBBERED WITH A SALAMI? NOPE! TRY KANGAROO TAILS

     In Alice Springs, Australia, three officers were attacked by
     15 aborigines carrying frozen kangaroo tails purchased at a
     local store. The tails won't be introduced as evidence as
     they were eaten..they are a dietary staple for the natives.










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YOUR WIFE'S HAVING A BABY.....NOT YOU!

     Men with pregnant wives can suffer a couple of months of nausea,
     insomnia, exhaustion and weight loss according to a study done
     at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut. Expectant fathers
     can have sympathy symptoms known as coluvade syndrome.



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