Naked couple arrested on stolen lawnmower

Man in his 50s and 40-year-old woman claimed their clothes had been stolen - and other tall tales

OAKMONT, PA - JUNE 13:Members of the grounds crew operate mowers during the 107th U.S. Open Championship at Oakmont Country Club on June 13, 2007 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania.(Photo by Getty Imag
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The naked lawnmower man – and woman

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Man uses stolen brain to get high

A burglary suspect is facing new charges after admitting to police he had used a stolen human brain to create a more potent form of marijuana. Joshua Long, from Pennsylvania, said he and a friend soaked the drug in formaldehyde used to preserve the brain. He has been charged with misdemeanour abuse of a corpse, while police work on finding the brain's rightful owner.

Notorious 'nipple man' caught in Japan

Police have arrested a man who fondled his nipples while staring at women on the subway. Toshihiro Fujikuma, of Kyoto, Japan, was known on social media as "nipple man" after a string of women published photos of him. He was arrested after flashing his buttocks at two young women. He admitted to all charges.

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