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Archive for May, 2011

End of the world predictions to end in 2015

'same time next week, then?'After careful study of centuries of failed prophecies, a group of scientists has concluded that the final false prediction of the apocalypse will be made on August 12th, 2015.

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Posted: May 22nd, 2011
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Combination antiperspirant/deodorant voted ‘greatest scientific breakthrough’

A survey of leading scientists, journalists and opinion-makers has found that of the great scientific advances of the last hundred years, none has been as valuable to humanity as the groundbreaking combination of antiperspirant and deodorant perfected by Leopold Heinkel and his Berlin team in the 1960s.

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Posted: May 22nd, 2011
More from News In Brief



Tesco super-saver injunctions flood the market for poorer celebrities

minor celebs going wild in the aislesAfter the recent spate of super-injunctions served on the media by wealthy celebrities keen to conceal their indiscretions, their C-list colleagues have found themselves priced out of the market.

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Posted: May 21st, 2011
More from Celebrity



Financial Services Authority considering doing ‘something’ at some stage

Insiders say Britain’s financial regulator is planning to ‘do something’, possibly as early as next year. Details of the anticipated action are unclear, but the Financial Services Authority, which is employed to govern the banks, is rumoured to be anxious for some kind of ‘eye-catching initiative’.

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Posted: May 21st, 2011
More from News In Brief



‘Slob walk’ protesters march in support of Ken Clarke

lardy protesters chanted 'leave Ken alone'Support groups for ignorant fat slobs have reacted with outrage at the recent attack on a completely innocent Member of Parliament, Ken Clark, 70.

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Posted: May 20th, 2011
More from Politics