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Israeli Firm Develops Flying Car

Israeli company Urban Aeronautics is currently developing prototypes for two flying cars. While details of the program are being kept secret, not only has NewsNuggets obtained a picture of one of the prototypes but we can also confirm that its designer is none other than Homer J. Simpson.



March 3, 2007 Posted by Nuggy | Cars, News, The Simpsons | | No Comments Yet

Gwen Stefani Disliked Pregnancy

According to a recent interview, hollaback girl Gwen Stefani, who gave birth to her first child in May, did not like being pregnant:

“I was having to get up on stage, wearing bathing suits, looking fat. Nobody knew I was pregnant, except me. [...] To be honest, I was feeling pretty bad about myself and I would sometimes cry myself to sleep on my pile of cash.”

March 3, 2007 Posted by Nuggy | Celebrities, Entertainment, Gwen Stefani | | No Comments Yet

Anna Nicole Smith Buried

Dressed in an extravagant designer gown, Anna Nicole Smith was laid to rest on Friday. While the the Smith camp refused to comment, six designers have reportedly come forward to claim responsibility for the dress worn by the deceased.

March 3, 2007 Posted by Nuggy | Anna Nicole Smith, Celebrities, Entertainment | | No Comments Yet

Bush Assesses Tornado Damage

President George W. Bush arrived in Alabama on Saturday to survey the damage done by a deadly tornado that hit the region two days ago. Speaking with displaced residents, Mr. Bush tried to counter the claim that the White House was late in reacting to the disaster. Said Mr Bush:

“I hope it helps for the citizens here to hear that we declared your county a white disaster area, which will provide much quicker relief efforts.”

March 3, 2007 Posted by Nuggy | George W. Bush, Nature, News, Politics | | No Comments Yet

Toyota Developing New Hybrid Car

Toyota Motor Corp. is in the process of developing a plug-in hybrid vehicle and has invited other automakers to join in on the research, according to the president of its North American operations. Rival automobile manufacturer GM has spurned the offer and is said to be developing a plug-in car of its own. General Motors’ tentatively named ‘Guzzler’ would have to be plugged into a gas station pump overnight in order to fill up its fuel tank.

March 3, 2007 Posted by Nuggy | Cars, News | | No Comments Yet

Hotels Offering Special Services To Lure Wealthy Patrons

In an effort to attract wealthy guests, some hotels have started providing their VIP patrons with special personalized services, ranging from the purchase of 300 kilometers of barbed wire to the enrollment of a guest’s child in a private school. Whatever happened to the good old days of hookers and free blow?

March 3, 2007 Posted by Nuggy | Hotels, News | | No Comments Yet

Chuck Liddell Knocked Out By Reporter

UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell reportedly fell asleep during a TV interview and had to be awakened by interviewer Gary Cogill. In related news, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Liddell’s rumored UFC 71 opponent, plans to capitalize on this newfound weakness by talking his opponent to sleep during their upcoming bout. Jackson is said to be taking his training very seriously and has already enrolled in an oral communication course at UCLA.

March 3, 2007 Posted by Nuggy | Athletes, Chuck Liddell, Sports, UFC | | No Comments Yet