Around the Weird: Bizarre News Briefs

Around the Weird: Bizarre News Briefs



SYRACUSE, N.Y. (Wireless Flash) – Talk about stupid: Some drug dealers in Syracuse, New York, were recently busted for running a “drive-thru” window where folks could pick up hits of crack.

SANTIAGO, Chile – It pays to be neat in Santiago, Chile, where a mother of four was forced to spend two nights in jail because she “kept a sloppy garden.”

HITACHI, Japan – Some guys just give up too easily – such as the Japanese bank robber who gave up a heist before finishing it, had his victim call the police and then waited patiently for the cops to arrive. The thief says he decided to quit when he realized he had left his mask at home and was easily identifiable.

WASHINGTON – American greenbacks are about to get a splash of color. According to the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing, the bills will reportedly have subtle tints in the background of the design. The notes are still being designed, but should be in circulation by mid-2003.