http://www.wtfnews.org/ Stories submitted by BruceLee en-us Tue, 21 May 2013 13:56:44 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/science-technology/bionic-mannequins-spy-on-shoppers-to-boost-luxury-sales/ Benetton Group SpA is among fashion brands deploying mannequins equipped with technology used to identify criminals at airports to watch over shoppers in their stores. Retailers are introducing the EyeSee, sold by Italian mannequin maker Almax SpA, to glean data on customers much as online merchants are able to do. The 4,000-euro ($5,072) device has spurred shops to adjust window displays, store layouts and promotions to keep consumers walking in the door and spending.... ]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 07:09:01 -0500 http://www.wtfnews.org/science-technology/bionic-mannequins-spy-on-shoppers-to-boost-luxury-sales/ http://www.wtfnews.org/general/passenger-lands-plane-at-dublin-airport/ A German passenger has been hailed a hero after taking over the controls of a plane and helping it land at Dublin airport. Details have emerged of how the off-duty pilot offered to help the flight crew after the first officer of the Lufthansa Boeing 747 became ill while flying over the Atlantic on Monday. When the cabin crew announced the plane was being diverted, the passenger asked why and then offered to help, pointing out he was a qualified pilot. ]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 07:06:38 -0500 http://www.wtfnews.org/general/passenger-lands-plane-at-dublin-airport/ http://www.wtfnews.org/nature/henley-hit-by-mutant-super-rat-invasion/ A plague of mutant “super rats” has invaded the upmarket town of Henley-on-Thames, the host of the annual Royal Regatta, a new study has disclosed. Researchers found the picturesque riverside Oxfordshire area has been inundated with dozens of the pests, which carry a poison-resistant gene. Having migrated from parts of Berkshire and Hampshire, the brown rats, and their life-threatening diseases, are spreading after being found on several unidenti... ]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 05:13:27 -0500 http://www.wtfnews.org/nature/henley-hit-by-mutant-super-rat-invasion/ http://www.wtfnews.org/sports/crazy-fan-attacks-the-referee-odessa-september-29th-2012-youtube/ Saturday, September 29th, 201 Unbelievable Assault: A mental fan breaks onto the pitch and throttles a linesman (Chernomorets v FC Metalist) Ukrainian football was rocked on Saturday as a crazed Chernomorets fan attacked a linesman with a viscous double fisted choke-hold. With the match in play, the action began with the referee having words with a coach on the sidelines whilst the linesman and fourth official were in close proximity. Then, in a you couldn't script it ... ]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2012 05:35:55 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/sports/crazy-fan-attacks-the-referee-odessa-september-29th-2012-youtube/ http://www.wtfnews.org/general/dads-punishment-poop-in-the-shower/ Dads punishment - poop in the shower ]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2012 05:26:58 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/general/dads-punishment-poop-in-the-shower/ http://www.wtfnews.org/general/400-pounds-of-pot-washes-up-on-south-florida-beach/ Authorities are investigating after about 400 pounds of marijuana valued at over $1 million washed ashore in South Florida. ]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2012 05:24:24 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/general/400-pounds-of-pot-washes-up-on-south-florida-beach/ http://www.wtfnews.org/law-politics/man-on-horse-arrested-for-dui/ He's charged with an unusual crime. A man arrested for a DUI on a horse. It's a crime that sheriff's deputies in Jessamine County say was a first for them, but the man who's charged in the case says he just as shocked as authorities. "I had know idea you could be arrested for something like this," Danny Reynolds said. Reynolds, 55, said he was trail-riding with some friends on John Watts Road near his home when he had to stop and take a break.... ]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:30:33 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/law-politics/man-on-horse-arrested-for-dui/ http://www.wtfnews.org/general/homer-simpson-tree-youtube/ A tree that supposedly looks like homer simpson... ]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:27:51 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/general/homer-simpson-tree-youtube/ http://www.wtfnews.org/science-technology/compound-in-cannabis-may-help-treat-epilepsy-researchers-say/ British researchers have determined that a little-studied chemical in the cannabis plant could lead to effective treatments for epilepsy, with few to no side effects. The team at Britain’s University of Reading, working with GW Pharmaceuticals and Otsuka Pharmaceuticals, tested cannabidivarin, or CBDV, in rats and mice afflicted with six types of epilepsy and found it “strongly suppressed seizures” without causing the uncontrollable shaking and other ... ]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:25:46 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/science-technology/compound-in-cannabis-may-help-treat-epilepsy-researchers-say/ http://www.wtfnews.org/entertainment/kanye-west-brags-about-kims-sex-tape-in-latest-song/ IT SEEMS Kanye West is more than okay with girlfriend Kim Kardashian's raunchy past, he's even gone so far as to celebrate it in his music. The hip-hop star references the reality TV starlet's infamous sex tape in his upcoming single Clique. In the song Kanye mentions his enviable lifestyle, in reference to those who have been critical of his romance with the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star. "Eat breakfast at Gucci/ My girl a superstar all from... ]]> Thu, 06 Sep 2012 08:03:27 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/entertainment/kanye-west-brags-about-kims-sex-tape-in-latest-song/