Fishmonger used googly eyes to make fish look fresh
And other stories from the stranger side of life
Authorities in Kuwait have closed down a fishmonger caught sticking ‘googly eyes’ on fish to make them appear fresher. The ministry of commerce was tipped off by a disgruntled customer, who filmed a video showing the fake eyes coming off the fish while she was washing them.
Two arrested at ‘drive-through’ drug house
A Florida couple have been arrested after police discovered they were distributing fentanyl, a powerful opioid, from a mobile home with its own walk-up and drive-through window. Police say officers seized drugs, paraphernalia and cash when they raided the mobile home.
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Man steals hearse with corpse in the back
A Mexican man has been arrested after he stole a hearse with the body of an 80-year-old lying inside. The 40-year-old suspect was quickly caught by police, and explained that he took the vehicle for a joy ride after seeing the keys left inside.
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