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True Blood star Anna Paquin reveals she's bisexual By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 9:47 PM on 01st April 2010 Comments (51) Videos Add to My Stories True Blood star Anna Paquin has revealed she is bisexual for the first time. The New Zealand-raised actress, who is engaged to her True Blood co-star Stephen Moyer, 'comes out' in a new TV campaign for equality. Speaking in the public service announcement (PSA) for the True Colors Fund's Give A Damn campaign, Paquin says: 'I'm Anna Paquin. I'm bisexual and I give a damn.' Revelation: Anna Paquin reveals she's bisexual in a public service announcement for the True Colors …

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Britain's most pointless cycle 'lane' unveiled - and it's just 8ft long! By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 3:41 PM on 02nd April 2010 Comments (19) Add to My Stories Baffled cyclists have ridiculed a council after it opened Britain's shortest cycle lane in a busy city centre - at just 8ft long. It takes a cyclist less than a second to ride down the special stretch before they rejoin the main road. Council officials spent an estimated £2,000 in painting the red and white markings on the tiny stretch. Tiny: The 8ft stretch of cycle lane in Cardiff city centre cost an estimated £2,000 to complete And it has confused cyc…

Abuse hotline set up by Catholic Church in Germany melts down on first day as 4,000 people phone in By Allan Hall Last updated at 4:03 PM on 02nd April 2010 Comments (0) Add to My Stories An abuse hotline set up by the Catholic Church in Germany melted down on its first day of operation as more than 4,000 alleged victims of paedophile and violent priests called in to seek counselling and advice. The numbers were far more than the handful of therapists assigned to deal with them could cope with. In the end only 162 out of 4,459 callers were given advice before the system was shut down. Andreas Zimmer, head of the project in the Bi…

Ouch! The words that are a pain just to read By David Derbyshire Last updated at 8:47 AM on 02nd April 2010 Comments (16) Add to My Stories Sticks and stones may break your bones – but words can hurt you too, a study suggests. Scientists found that reading a list of words associated with agonising experiences triggers a reaction in the part of the brain that handles pain. Although there is no immediate physical response, scientists suspect that hearing such words before experiencing pain could make the sensation worse, as the brain is primed to expect it. Going through a bad spell? Words associated with agony can trigger pai…

Monster of the deep: Shocked oil workers catch TWO-AND-A-HALF-FOOT 'woodlouse' By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 6:34 PM on 02nd April 2010 Comments (37) Videos Add to My Stories This deep sea creepy-crawly gave oil workers a fright, after the unexpected visitor hitched a ride on a submarine sent from a rig in the Gulf of Mexico. The beast normally lives 8,500ft under water and this specimen is thought to be the largest giant isopod ever found at this depth. Questions were raised over its authenticity because of the release date of pictures - April Fool's Day. However experts have been quick to verify the find. From head…

Could toads be used to warn humans of impending natural disasters? By David Derbyshire Last updated at 10:29 AM on 31st March 2010 Comments (19) Add to My Stories The toad has long been a favourite magical companion of witches and wizards. Now it seems that the humble amphibians may have picked up some magical skills of their own. Scientists have discovered that common toads have a sixth sense about natural disasters - and can predict when an earthquake is about to strike. In an extraordinary example of animal foresight, 96 per cent of male toads fled a breeding site 46 miles from the epicentre of the earthquake that hit L'Aquilia…

'Brothers Grim' who terrorised neighbourhood handed Asbo that only allows them out with their mother By Liz Hull Last updated at 6:45 PM on 02nd April 2010 Comments (27) Add to My Stories It must be one of the most effective ways to punish even the most wayward of teenagers. Two tearaways nicknamed 'The Brothers Grim' for terrorising their neighbourhood can only leave their home on one condition - their mother goes with them. Magistrates imposed the restriction on Paul Stafford, 17, and his 15-year- old brother David as part of an Asbo. David Stafford, 15, left, and his elder brother Paul Stafford, 17, were nickn…

Baker who won £9m on lottery dies penniless after blowing his fortune and seeing his marriage crumble By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 1:28 PM on 02nd April 2010 Comments (36) Add to My Stories A former baker who won £9million on the National Lottery has died penniless just five years after scooping the jackpot. Keith Gough, 58, died in hospital after blowing most of his winnings on country homes and luxury cars. His marriage to wife of 25 years Louise fell apart in 2007 and he lost most of his friends after he began drinking heavily. Penniless: Keith Gough, 58, pictured with his ex-wife Louise after they won £9million on …

Too fat to lock up: Bedridden man weighing 43-stone avoids jail for food scam By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 9:57 AM on 02nd April 2010 Comments (56) Add to My Stories A 43-stone man found guilty of scamming restaurants out of food has escaped a jail term - because he is too fat. Morbidly obese George Jolicur ordered huge meals and ate most of them before complaining about the products and sending them back. He would then refuse to pay. In one episode he scammed five free milkshakes from a restaurant after consuming an entire drink before complaining that the milk was off. Morbidly obese: George Jolicur weigh…

For sale: The world's smallest house (7ft wide, 47ft long, and going for a mere £110,000) By Mail Foreign Service Last updated at 3:45 PM on 01st April 2010 Comments (34) Add to My Stories At just over seven feet wide and 47 feet long, this tiny building is one of the smallest functioning homes in the world. The 312-square foot 'Little House' of Toronto, Canada, has developed a cult following and even has its own website. Back on the property market for £110,000, the comfortable home surprisingly comes with three rooms, including a normal sized bathtub. Enlarge It's so itty bitty! The infamous 'Little House', squashed betwe…

Five thousand British students spark outrage with drunken spring break in Spanish seaside resort By Mail Foreign Service Last updated at 5:20 PM on 31st March 2010 Comments (222) Add to My Stories Thousands of British students have sparked outrage in a Spanish seaside resort during a drunken spring break. Around 5,000 youngsters have gathered on the Costa Dorada for a five-day festival of late night-drinking and debauchery. 'Saloufest' promotes itself as a sporting event, but locals have been shocked by the alcohol-fueled antics of many of the 18 to 23-year-olds. Just 24 hours after the partying started in the town of Salou, nine peo…

Latin singer Ricky Martin says he is gay ReutersMarch 29, 2010 8:05 PM Ricky Martin arrives at the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Photograph by: Jason Merritt, Getty Images LOS ANGELES - Latin pop star Ricky Martin on Monday announced he was gay in a blog posting, ending years of speculation. "I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man," Martin wrote in a blog posting at http://www.rickymartinmusic.com. "This is just what I need especially now that I am the father of two beautiful boys that are so full of light and who with their outlook t…

Brave Saudi housewife set to win Arabic X Factor after blistering attack on hardline Muslim clerics on live TV By Mail Foreign Service Last updated at 9:17 PM on 31st March 2010 Comments (65) Add to My Stories A brave Saudi housewife has reached the final of the Arabic version of the X Factor after lashing out at hardline Muslim clerics on live TV. Wearing a black burkha, mother-of-four Hissa Hilal delivered a blistering poem against Muslim preachers 'who sit in the position of power' but are 'frightening' people with their fatwas, or religious edicts, and 'preying like a wolf' on those seeking peace. Her poem got loud cheers from the a…

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P1erlGV5Jk]YouTube- Dog Eats Chattanooga Cop's Police Car[/ame] Winston the dog has six-months to shape up. The dog ate the bumper right off a police car. He is home for now in Chattanooga, Tennessee despite his bad behavior. Winston's owners had to see a judge Thursday morning to ask if the two-year-old Boxer-Pit Bull mix could be allowed to come home. The judge warned them that Winston will need obedience training and be required to carry a special tag designating him as possibly dangerous. The police are being praised for their patience and restraint. http://www.kktv.com/home/headlines/89168627.html

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So this got me thinking, if the creator of Family Guy (Seth MacFarlane) ran for president against Sarah Palin, I'm willing to bet MacFarlane would win. IMO, Palin needs to shut the hell up and learn that it's a comedy show and it makes fun of everyone. So who would you vote for in an election between these two people completely unqualified to run our country?

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'I know you is the mayor... it was an accident': Bike-riding Boris Johnson confronts litter louts in 'souped-up Astra' By Beth Hale Last updated at 11:42 AM on 30th March 2010 Comments (127) Add to My Stories Hot pursuit: Boris Johnson described how he went after the litter louts who threw a piece of rubbish at his head Perched on his trusty bicycle he's fast becoming a one-man avenger of the city's streets. From his trusty two-wheeled steed London Mayor Boris Johnson has already seen off a band of hoodies with violent intent, and now he's been at it again. This time his foe, or rather foes, were a group of litter louts in a…

By CHRIS JOHNSON Last updated at 2:14 AM on 30th March 2010 Comments (0) Add to My Stories She plays a mysterious spiritual guide in the movie. Which is perhaps why Gemma Arterton decided last night was the night to unveil her angel wing tattoo at the Clash Of The Titans premiere in London. With her hair scrapped back into a tight bun, it is the first time the 24-year-old actress has showed off the etching, which has been done in black ink behind her left ear. Legging it: Gemma Arterton braved the rainy British weather in a stunning LBD complete with fishnet panels at the premiere of Clash Of The Titans Enlarge She unveiled an angel wing tattoo …

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Sophie Anderton reshapes her life and becomes 'much more private' after stalker terror By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Last updated at 4:29 PM on 29th March 2010 Comments (0) Add to My Stories Sophie Anderton says she has become 'much more private' after she was targeted a stalker in an 'intimidating' text message campaign. The 32-year-old model said she has taken 'a good look at what was going on in my life' and now no longer receives her own post to prevent any further risk of stalking. Paul Davis, 59, was given an 18-month conditional discharge after being found guilty of harassment last month. He was also banned from contacting her. Intimidated: Sophie Anderton ta…

Giving love a bad name: Bon Jovi fan fined for blasting out band's tracks 'to help cope with divorce' By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 11:15 AM on 30th March 2010 Comments (6) Add to My Stories A heartbroken householder made her neighbours' lives a misery by constantly blasting out Bon Jovi songs during her divorce, a court has heard. Amanda Durkin, 35, claimed playing tracks including Livin' On A Prayer and Bad Medicine helped her cope with the break-up of her marriage. Ms Durkin played the tracks from 11pm until the early hours of the morning for six months. Her stressed-out neighbours eventually installed recording equipm…

Junk food 'is as addictive as heroin and cigarettes' By David Derbyshire Last updated at 11:23 PM on 28th March 2010 Comments (0) Add to My Stories Juunk food may be as addictive as heroin and tobacco, a study has shown. Obesity researchers found fatty and sugary snacks trigger the same 'pleasure centres' in the brain that drive people into drug addiction - making them binge on unhealthy food. The findings could partly explain the soaring obesity rates in Britain and the success of fast food outlets. Junk: Britons are the world's biggest junk food addicts (file photo) Experts studied rats fed on cheesecake, bacon and sau…

You've been Ditto-ed! Gossip singer Beth squashes Alpine skiier on Austrian TV show By Sarah Bull Last updated at 4:13 PM on 28th March 2010 Comments (0) Videos Add to My Stories Beth Ditto is as famous for her outrageous lifestyle as her singing. But the Gossip frontwoman took things to the next level last night when she sat on an ski champion during an Austrian TV show last night. Ditto, who calls herself a 'fat, feminist lesbian from Arkansas’, lowered herself onto Alpine skiier Hansi Hinterseer after performing on Austria's Wetten Dass...? show. Scroll down to watch video Hello: Gossip frontwoman Beth Ditto greet…