2 Inmates At German Prison Fined After Mashed Potato Brawl

BERLIN (AP) — Two female inmates at a German prison have been served a hefty fine for a brawl that began with a food fight.German news agency dpa reported Wednesday that the cellmates at a prison in Augsburg began throwing potato mash at each other following a disagreement. Then one woman threw her entire plate at the other, who responded in kind

The situation then escalated into a brawl in which both inmates were injured, dpa reported.A court in the southern town of Augsburg sentenced one defendant to pay a fine of 2,700 euros ($3,045) while the other received a fine of 1,800 euros ($2,030). If they fail to pay, the women can spend another 180 or 120 days behind bars, respectively.





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30 Weird Valentine's Gifts Your Sweetheart Will Be Sweet On

Having a one-of-a-kind love affair is a great thing ― except where Valentine’s Day is concerned.The holiday’s focus on generic gifts like cards, flowers and candy forces everyone into a romantic box where one size is expected to fit all

Considering that your love is such a unique person ― OK, weirdo ― being required to pick the same ordinary gifts can be confining.Well, confine yourself no more! HuffPost Weird News has compiled a list of gifts sure to make the heart of even the weirdest person palpitate with excitement. Some are definitely NSFW.Whether it’s a one-pound chocolate lobster, a booby-shaped pillow or a baloney face mask, your Valentine will sure get a “heart on” for all these products. Box Of Chocolates CostumeHalloweenCostumes.comForrest Gump once said that life is like a box of chocolates because you'll never know what you'll get. However, if your Valentine wears this chocolate box costume in front of you, you are probably going to get lucky.Baloney Face MaskOscar MeyerOf course, you want to look your best for your Valentine. And, of course, that may mean wearing a face mask made of baloney. Or not.Chocolate LobsterBixbyChocolate.comNo one can be crabby when they get a one-pound chocolate lobster for Valentine's Day.Splashes Heart-Shaped Eyelash ThingiesShopSplashes.com/Feel like lashing out at your Valentine? Well, the safest way to do that may be with these heart-shaped eyelash jewels.Pink Ghostface DollFun.comTrying to scare up a little loving? How about this cute little stuffed doll of Ghost Face from "Scream"? The doll's face is pink, so you know it's gotta be romantic.Rose Petal Pre-RollInsa.comHardest part about dating a stoner on Valentine's Day? Figuring whether to give them roses or weird. This pre-roll made from rose petals will allow you to spilff, er, split the difference.Light-Up Butt PlugGoodVibes.comPutting something shiny in a place where the sun don't shine might seem counterintuitive, but this light-up butt plug might be able to double as a flashlight if you drop something in the middle of the night.Red Rose CostumeHalloweenCostumes.comSure, you can give your Valentine roses or you can BE the rose. (The choice is yours. I'm agnostic on this).Cocktail-Flavored Jelly BeansJellyBelly.comLiquor and candy are both popular V-Day gifts, but if you're having trouble choosing, cocktail-flavored jelly beans may be the perfect choice.Sexy Shower ArtUglyBaby.ShopWhen your Valentine sees this lovely piece of art in their shower, they will have one glorious thought: "Thank God, they didn't give me an fucking NFT."I Only Have Eyes For You Ugly Valentine's Day SweaterFun.comUgly sweaters aren't just for Christmas anymore. In fact, this "lovely" ugly Valentine's sweater would double for Halloween as well.Dildo SwordGoodVibes.comLooking for the perfect gift for that Valentine who still isn't over the end of "Game Of Thrones"? This dildo sword will certainly arouse their interest.Book Of Your Old Text MessagesRichie Kulchar for KeepsterLove letters just aren't the same now that people are texting each other all the time. However, the Keepster allows a loving couple to save all those heartfelt messages of amore, like "LOL," "TTYL" and, of course, "Send nudes."Sexy(?) Tongue ScraperGunkii.comYour Valentine may take your breath away, but it will be a lot fresher if they don't have a mouth full of bacteria. Hence, the loving gift of a tongue scraper.Attachment That Turns Bath Faucet Into Sex ToyLovabilityinc.comThere are times when you might not be able to be there for your Valentine. When that happens, there's the "WaterSlyde," a technological marvel that turns a bath faucet into a sex toy. Brings new meaning to the term "getting wet."Vulva CandleDropDeadCandles.comA vulva-shaped candle is a hot Valentine's Day gift. How so? Well, maybe it can be used as a visual aid for clueless guys?Cannabis Leaf Waffle IronSCSDirectInc.comYou probably knew breakfast in bed is a great V-Day gift, but were you aware that waffles taste even better when shaped like marijuana leaves? (Note: The preceding sentence is not backed by anything that might be considered "factual evidence.")Booby PillowBoobyPillows.comKeeping abreast of the latest trends in bedding isn't always the most titillating activity, but this booby pillow should soften the heart of even the grumpiest Valentine.Puppy PantiesShinesty,comIs your Valentine doggedly pursuing you? What a surprise when they finally get intimate and see you wearing a pair of panties featuring the face of a black lab."Any particular reason?" your Valentine might ask."Oh, just an icebreaker," you will inevitably reply.Fuckit Bucket NecklaceFuckItBucket.co/Nothing says "loving Valentine's Day gift" than a "fuckit bucket necklace." Yes, this is the hill I will die on. Thanks for asking.CMY CubesCMYCubes.comPeople like flowers because of the bright colors, but they fade so quickly. What to do? Well, the CMY Cube has all the colors of flowers in a plastic square that will last long after the petals fall off all those bouquets sold on Valentine's Day.Vajayjay OnesieJupitersArt.comHow can a guy show he's an ally to women? Well, a onesie featuring a vagina pattern is definitely a choice.Matching Whipped Cream Thong And Hammock Pouch UndiesShinesty,comWhipped cream and sex sounds good in theory, but dairy topping loses its appeal after a few minutes. You can get all the thrills with none of the clean-up by wearing a whipped cream hammock pouch or thong.Britney Amber Interactive Stroking DeviceKiiroo.comBuying sex toys for a Valentine can get touchy, but this "interactive stroking device" endorsed by porn star Britney Amber is reportedly perfect for the person who, according to the web page, likes "nubby, bumpy, massaging patterns." Of course, that means being aware of your Valentine's favorite "nubby, bumpy, massaging patterns," and not everyone is ready to have that conversation. Care Bear Ugly Valentine's SweaterFun.comIf your Valentine happily wears an ugly sweater featuring a Care Bear, they will probably do anything for you. I mean, anything.Personalized Pencils That Can Also Be PlantedSproutworld.comYeah, you could give your Valentine flowers, but have you ever tried to write a grocery list with a tulip stem? Doesn't work. That's not a problem with this bouquet of Sproutworld pencils — and when the pencils are down to the nub, you can plant them and get a little bit of greenery in the house.Really Expensive Butt Plug That Could Double As A Postmodern X-mas Tree In A PinchSchoenstaub.comThis really expensive butt plug is not just a sexy gift for Valentine's Day, but it can double as a post-modern Christmas tree 11 months from now.Vulgar Valentine's Day CookiesGPBakeShop.caStudies show that people who swear are more honest, so what could be more sincere than Valentine's Day cookies with foulmouthed messages?Motorbunny Sex ToyMotorbunny.comSure, $1,000 for a sex toy might seem extreme to some, but, look at the bright side, it can also double as a hat rack. Mixology And Murder Cocktail Recipe BookUlyssesPress.comIf your lover is a true-crime fanatic, they will be dying to try all the different cocktails in this book that were inspired by shocking murders, cold cases and secretive cults. The victims may be dead, but romance obviously isn't.

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Dog Saved After Drone Carrying Sausage Lures Her To Safety

A dog was saved last week when someone thought outside the casing. Millie, a 3-year-old Jack Russell-whippet mix, disappeared after slipping out of her leash in Hampshire, England, on Jan. 13, according to a Facebook post by Denmead Drone Search and Rescue, a nonprofit pet rescue group

It took four days to rescue Millie, a 3-year-old Jack Russell-whippet mix.Denmead Drone Search & RescueThe group embarked on a four-day rescue attempt, but little Millie kept disappearing, Chris Taylor, the chair of the Denmead Drone Search and Rescue team, told HuffPost via email. The situation became severe when the pup was spotted on a mud flat with a rapidly rising tide near Emsworth on the U.K.’s south coast. If Millie wasn’t rescued quickly, she would be at risk of drowning.Drone footage of Millie stuck on the mud flats.Denmead Drone Search & RescueA coordinated effort involving police, firefighters and others ensued, but Millie kept on defying rescue efforts. That’s when one of Denmead’s drone pilots, Dave Pike, came up with a creative solution — to attach sausage to a drone in order to lure Millie to safety.The sausage, attached to a drone.Denmead Drone Search & Rescue“It was a crazy idea,” Taylor told The Guardian. But in an act of desperation, the drone rescue team calculated the weight that their vehicle could take and, after quick deliberation, figured it was their best shot

“One of the local residents on the beach where we were flying from supplied us with the sausages – I think they were from Aldi,” Taylor told the Guardian. “The woman cooked them up for us and we attached them with string.” Thankfully, Millie took the bait and was coaxed into a safer spot where she could be safely rescued. Millie with a belly full of sausage after she was rescued.Denmead Drone Search & Rescue“Millie was extremely brave,” Taylor told HuffPost. She also seemed very happy to see her humans.“Millie was on her back licking [her owner] all over,” Taylor said

After Millie’s little adventure, she was taken to the vet “and is completely fine,” the rescue group said on Facebook, adding: “Lots of TLC, and rest [was the] only thing prescribed.”





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Missouri Highway Patrol Mistakenly Sends Batman-Themed Alert

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol alert sent cellphones blaring statewide: Authorities in Gotham City, Missouri, were searching for a purple and green 1978 Dodge 3700GT.But there is no Gotham City, Missouri, and the car referenced was the one used by the Joker in the 1989 “Batman” movie. Soon after the Tuesday evening alert, the patrol sent another saying to disregard it

In a brief news release, the patrol said a routine test of Missouri’s Blue Alert system was inadvertently transmitted statewide. The system is meant to let the public know when a police officer is killed or seriously injured in the line of duty.“During the test, an option was incorrectly selected, allowing the message to be disseminated to the public,” the news release stated. A message left with patrol on Wednesday seeking additional information wasn’t immediately returned.

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Back In Shape: Maine’s Famous Spinning Ice Disk Says Hello

The Westbrook ice disk has returned to the Presumpscot River below Saccarappa Falls, Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Westbrook, Maine. (Ben McCanna/Portland Press Herald via AP)via Associated PressWESTBROOK, Maine (AP) — Maine’s famous rotating ice disk is back.The disk has begun to form in the Presumpscot River, where it partially formed in 2020 but failed to draw a worldwide audience like in its first appearance in 2019

Westbrook city officials shared photos of the formation Wednesday on Facebook, encouraging residents to share more images of the disk while it’s still around.Ice disks form as a result of a current and vortex under the ice. Ice sheets begin to spin and then form into circles. But ice disks this large rarely form in locations like Westbrook.City officials discouraged anyone from attempting to go out on the ice: “It is not safe.”Three years ago, a 100-yard-wide (91 meters) ice formation appeared in the river for the first time and brought international attention to Westbrook before it dissipated with the advent of warmer weather.

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Woman Stuck At Blind Date’s House After Swift COVID Lockdown In China

Ghosting was not an immediate option for these two.A woman in Zhengzhou went viral last week when she posted videos on the Chinese social media platform WeChat about how she unintentionally got stuck at her blind date’s house during a very sudden lockdown, the Shanghai-based outlet The Paper reported, according to Agence France-Presse. Advertisement The woman, identified only by her last name, Wang, explained in a social media post that she had recently traveled to Zhengzhou ahead of the Lunar New Year, the BBC reports.“I’m getting old now, my family introduced me to ten matches,” Wang told local media, per AFP. “The fifth date wanted to show off his cooking skills and invited me over to his house for dinner.”Unfortunately, during the meal, she discovered that her date’s community had gone into very sudden and swift quarantine due to a surge of COVID-19 cases. She told local outlets Sunday that she had been stuck at her date’s house for four days, according to the BBC.And for those who are wondering if this unique situation has blossomed into a meet-cute, let’s just say you may want to check out a Hallmark movie to get that fix

One of Wang’s videos made its way to Douyin (China’s domestic version of TikTok), where she expressed her true feelings about the situation.“Because we don’t know each other very well, it was not so convenient for me to live at his home. I felt a bit embarrassed,” she says in the video, according to a HuffPost translation. She also gave more details about her, uh, chemistry with her date to The Paper, per AFP.“Besides the fact that he’s as mute as a wooden mannequin, everything else (about him) is pretty good,” Wang said before adding:Advertisement “Despite his food being mediocre, he’s still willing to cook, which I think is great.”A volunteer wearing personal protective equipment sprays disinfectant at a park on Jan. 11 in Zhengzhou, China.VCG via Getty ImagesChina has a zero COVID-19 policy, meaning that prompt lockdowns are routinely imposed in communities when cases of the virus are detected. In late December, the country placed 13 million residents of the northern city of Xi’an in lockdown following a wave of coronavirus cases. In the past week, more than 150 cases have been reported in Zhengzhou, the Global Times newspaper reports. Aside from the very rapid lockdown that Wang experienced, the city also tested 12.6 million residents in six hours in an attempt to curb the spread of the virus.It’s unclear if Wang is still stuck on what might be the longest and most awkward first date of her life, because she has since removed most of her posts about it from social media.Wang explained in a video online that she removed her posts about her never-ending date because they received too much attention from the media, causing friends and others to reach out to her date — “and I think this has definitely affected his life,” she said, per AFP.As for Wang, however, it seems like she may have enjoyed the social media response.“Thanks everyone for your attention,” she said online, per AFP. “I hope the outbreak ends soon and that my single sisters also find a relationship soon.”In other news, if you feel like deleting Tinder, Bumble or Hinge right now, we wouldn’t blame you.John Zhou contributed reporting.





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Injured Pilot Pulled From Crashed Plane Seconds Before Train Hits It

A bloodied pilot who survived an emergency crash landing was pulled from his plane by police just seconds before a train barreled into the aircraft in California on Sunday. The dramatic scene at a Metrolink rail crossing in the Pacoima neighborhood of Los Angeles was caught on video by police body cameras: Advertisement Foothill Division Officers displayed heroism and quick action by saving the life of a pilot who made an emergency landing on the railroad tracks at San Fernando Rd. and Osborne St., just before an oncoming train collided with the aircraft. pic.twitter.com/DDxtGGIIMo— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) January 10, 2022 Police said the plane lost power, which caused it to crash on the railroad crossing. The pilot, who has not been publicly identified, was taken to a regional trauma center. Los Angeles County Public Works described the pilot’s injuries as “minor” and said Metrolink service would resume in the area by evening. There were no other reports of injuries.





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‘Wait, What?’ Quip Tops University’s Annual Banished Words List

Caselles Luis Miguel / 500px via Getty ImagesSAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (AP) — The judges of a Michigan university’s cheeky annual “Banished Words List” have a message for texting and tweeting Americans: Your “wait, what?” joke is lame.The phrase topped Lake Superior State University in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula lighthearted list of 10 “winners” chosen from among more than 1,250 submissions of overused, misused and generally groan-inducing words or phrases

“Wait, what?” irritated nominators who felt the phrase intended to show astonishment or disbelief is overused.“I hate it,” one wrote. Another added: “I don’t want to wait.”The second slot went to another misused and overused phrase: “No worries.”Nominators said it’s dismissive

“If I’m not worried, I don’t want anyone telling me not to worry,” one contributor said. “If I am upset, I want to discuss being upset.”The 10 winners were chosen from among more than 1,250 submissions to the judges of the cheeky annual exercise.The university began compiling an annual list in 1976. Past nods have gone to “détente,” “surely,” “classic,” “bromance,” and “COVID-19.”There are only three entries associated with the pandemic this year after it dominated last year’s list

“One possible takeaway from all this about the act and art and science of disclosing something is the more things change, the more things stay the same,” said Peter Szatmary, executive director of marketing and communications at the university. “At the very least, it’s complicated.”“New normal” is ranked No. 8, and nominators criticized its overuse and questioned the logic behind the phrase.“After a couple of years, is any of this really ‘new’?” one wrote.“You’re on mute,” and “supply chain,” rounded out the list — a nod to our continued reliance on virtual meetings and widely reported shortages of consumer products ranging from computer chips to furniture.“Supply chain issues have become the scapegoat of everything that doesn’t happen or arrive on time and of every shortage,” one nominator said.Related...COVID-19-Related Terms Dominate Annual List Of Banished Words





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