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Funny story: Pages from Dan Brown's next book leaked

Pages from Dan Brown's next book leaked

It has been revealed that Dan Brown, author of The Da Vinci Code, Angels & Demons and most recently, The Lost Symbol has been secretly working on another book over the last three months. The book is apparently entitled, "The Digital Deception...

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Funny story: Jeremy Clarkson in anti Welsh rant

Jeremy Clarkson in anti Welsh rant

Jeremy Clarkson has found himself in trouble with The Welsh again after making a speech to recently graduated students of Chester University. It is alleged that during his talk on, "tolerance within media," Clarkson suddenly remarked, "Your pract...

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Funny story: Derek Acorah to "contact" Stephen Gately for ITV

Derek Acorah to "contact" Stephen Gately for ITV

Spirit medium, TV star and Professional Scouser, Derek Acorah will attempt to contact the late pop star, Stephen Gatley, for an ITV special to be aired next week. A spokesman for ITV said; "It is exciting that Derek has agreed to be a part of this...

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Funny story: Gardener Criticised for Grenade Stupidity

Gardener Criticised for Grenade Stupidity

Geordie pensioner, Herbert Azalea, has long been a proud gardener. Even losing four of his, "green fingers" in a lawnmower accident back in the 70's hasn't stopped him taking to the garden every summer to prune his rosebushes. Last week whilst at...

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Funny story: O'Neill wanted Milner fee to, "Do up kitchen."

O'Neill wanted Milner fee to, "Do up kitchen."

The reasons why former Aston Villa manager, Martin O'Neill, suddenly departed the club last week have been revealed by a variety of reliable sources. O'Neill apparently met with chairman, Randy Lerner, for a meeting to discuss how the £20million...

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Funny story: Queen "annoyed" after mic hears private conversation

Queen "annoyed" after mic hears private conversation

The Queen is said to be "embarrassed" and "annoyed" after she left her microphone on in an incident almost identical to Gordon Brown's, "Bigot" gaffe earlier this year. Her majesty had just entered her vehicle with Prince Philip and an advisor, following an interview with a female reporter. It was at this point that the microphones picked up the conversation in the car: Queen: "She was stu...

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Funny story: Peter Shilton named in England Squad

Peter Shilton named in England Squad

With Rob Green's inept displays, David James' being viewed as "past it" and Paul Robinson's recent retirement, Fabio Capello's keeper position was in a complete crisis. That is until the crafty Capello managed to lure England legend, Peter Shilton...

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Funny story: Stephen Hawking starts driving lessons

Stephen Hawking starts driving lessons

World famous physicist, Stephen Hawking, is undergoing his most difficult challenge to date, learning to drive. Hawking, who is severely affected by Motor Neurones Disease will control the specially adapted Vauxhall Corsa in a similar way to how...

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Funny story: Pogue's Tribute Band in Hot Water after "Sick joke."

Pogue's Tribute Band in Hot Water after "Sick joke."

A tribute act to legendary Irish band, The Pogues, has been forced into hiding after their entire audience of 76 turned against them after a misplaced joke. The band, known as, "The Poogues" where nearing the end of their 90 minute set when they...

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Funny story: Popemobile Clamped in Milan

Popemobile Clamped in Milan

The Pope was left with a red face after his adapted golf cart- known as "The Popemobile," was clamped outside shops in Milan. His Holiness was out looking to buy a USB cable to fix his, "Buggered up Lexmark Printer," when he stopped on double yel...

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Funny story: Justin Bieber hits puberty: Career over

Justin Bieber hits puberty: Career over

Justin Bieber suffered a serious on-stage embarrassment after his voice broke; ironically during a performance of his hit song, "Baby." The 18,000 strong crowd who had attended Bieber's World Tour concert in Nashville, where treated to the final...

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Funny story: Family sue after funeral music gaffe

Family sue after funeral music gaffe

A family has sued their local church after an incorrect piece of music was played during their mother's funeral. The Piddington family had requested "Wind Beneath My Wings" by Bette Midler to see their mother off but were instead treated to "Bat o...

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Funny story: John Lennon's shopping list sold at auction

John Lennon's shopping list sold at auction

A shopping list written by John Lennon has been sold at auction for £1.6m. The A5 piece of paper was discovered in Lennon's pocket after he was gunned down in 1980. It has been reported that the list is still blood stained to this day, after Lenn...

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Funny story: James Blunt in Cockney Slang Dictionary

James Blunt in Cockney Slang Dictionary

English singer/ songwriter, James Blunt has revealed his distress at being included in the 2010 edition of The Cockney Slang Dictionary. The book which features alphabetical examples of cockney slang and their meanings, has been on sale annually...

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Funny story: Pope to visit Skelmersdale

Pope to visit Skelmersdale

Residents of Skelmersdale, Lancashire, were thrilled to learn via The Pope's Twitter page that he intends to visit the town in November. The Pope, who is already visiting the UK next month, decided to make a return visit later in the Autumn, due to...

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Funny story: Jesus "disappointed" that The Devil has more Facebook friends

Jesus "disappointed" that The Devil has more Facebook friends

Jesus Christ announced today through a Facebook status that he is "disappointed" that The Devil has more online friends than him. He later commented on his own status and declared that he was "starting to regret suffering on the cross for everyon...

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Funny story: Mel Gibson Faces Bus Ban

Mel Gibson Faces Bus Ban

Mel Gibson has been cautioned in Australia after causing a disturbance on a bus. The troubled actor became agitated when there was only a window seat left available on the bus. Gibson, 54, refused to sit by the window as he was "afraid of Aborigi...

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