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1 December 2003

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  American Men Prefer Cuddles to Sex   (Agence France Presse)
  • In a striking challenge to the all American male and conventional wisdom, holding hands and cuddling are rated more highly than sex by the average American guy, a new survey has claimed.


  •   Man Pays for Petrol with Nephew   (Reuters)
  • A Cambodian who found he had forgotten his wallet after filling up his motorbike with petrol ended up paying for the three litres of petrol with his nephew.


  •   Rumsfeld Ramble Wins 'Foot in Mouth' Award   (Reuters)
  • Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's curious statement at a press briefing has been named as the year's most baffling comment by a public figure.


  •   Man Changes Name to Bubba Bubba Bubba   (Associated Press)
  • What's in a name? If you're the former Raymond Allen Gray Jr., only one word — Bubba.


  •   Two Conmen in Dollar Bill Hoax Arrested   (Gulf News)
  • Police have arrested two of a three-member gang who attempted to trick money out of people with an elaborate hoax involving US banknotes and a chemical solution that would remove a special stamp on them.


  •   Jersey Devil Legend Continues to Fascinate in Pine Barrens   (Associated Press)
  • The tale of the cloven-hoofed creature with the wings of a bat remains one of the best known examples of a New Jersey legend.


  •   Roy Disney Resigns from Disney Company Board   (Associated Press)
  • Disney vice chairman Roy E. Disney — the last family member to be active in the media giant — has resigned from its board of directors.


  •   Apparently, Lincoln Not as Quotable as Some Think   (Associated Press)
  • Remarks attributed to the quotable 16th president have popped up in everything from television commercials to speeches by famous generals, presidents and even recent anti-war protesters. Too often, they are phrases that Lincoln never uttered.
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