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So embarassing, the cops were called to cut off the cuffs. It seems a patron at an adult entertainment store in Orange, Connecticut, locked himself into a pair handcuffs.

Store employees couldn't get them off, so they called the fire department and then police. But the officers keys didn't work ... the cuffs were eventually cut off with bolt cutters.

 

  • A lot of chirping about this story.

Birds in the pants -- means a big hit to the wallet.

Authorities say a Texas man trying to smuggle baby parrots into the U.S. has been fined $2,500.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say the little, green birds were in the man's pockets and his backpack as he was was returning to the U.S. from Mexico on Sunday. 

Officials say the birds can't be brought across the border because of concerns about disease.

 

A masked man dressed as the caped crusader who turned heads. He wasn't cited ... the man usually visits hospitalized children in the Washington D.C. area to cheer them up.

And a few officers even posed for a few photos with the Batman. I'm sure those are posted to Facebook.

 

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Wednesday, 28 March 2012 10:18

Dirty Laundry: Yarn Bombers & Pumpkin Treats

  • The yarn bombers strike again-- this time in a Detroit suburb.


WXYZ-TV reports the mystery knitter has covered a bus stop sign post and tree stump with yarn creations.

Yarn bombers have left their mark in public spots from California to Australia.

 

  • An SUV rolled over as a naked Australian man allegedly drunk behind the wheel sped to his goal: a pack of smokes.

The Huffington Post reports that cops say the 41-year old man was driving yesterday with his wife to get his nicotine fix when he lost control.
 

  • Does this sound good for dessert? How about Pumpkin Ravioli with Salted Caramel Whipped Cream?

It's the creation of Pennsylvania woman.

She's the winner of the 2012 Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest.

The dish is made with Pillsbury Crescent dough sheets, canned pumpkin and cream cheese. Click here for a link to her recipe!

And that's your Dirty Laundry!

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