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The Libyan terrorist responsible for the bombing of Pan Am flight 103 was treated to a hero's welcome in Tripoli yesterday. He was presented with flowers, cheered in the streets, and was allowed to throw the honorary first stone at the honor killing of his niece.



Neverland Rides
The amusement park rides from Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch are now being used at the California State Fair, but the special rules still apply: boys under 14 ride free, and kids willing to stay on the rides longer can sue Jackson's estate for $14 million.




Powerball Winner
Lottery officials say the lone $259.9M Powerball ticket was sold in South Carolina. The chances of someone from South Carolina winning the jackpot were 1 in 15 billion, but the chances of the winner being one of Governor Mark Sanford's girlfriends were 1 in 3.



Anti-Drinking Push
The NFL says one of its top priorities this season will be to eliminate binge drinking among fans... and this is why the league is eliminating the Cleveland Browns.


Anti-Drinking Push II
The NFL says one of its top priorities this season will be to eliminate binge drinking among fans. Each of the teams is pledging to help by continuing to charge $15 for a cup of warm beer at every stadium.



August 21st

1878: The American Bar Association is founded in hopes of giving people from all over the country with no ethics a place to gather and talk.

1911: The Mona Lisa is stolen by a Louvre employee... but he has to give it back when he realizes he can't sell it because eBay hasn't been invented yet.

1959: President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs an executive order proclaiming Hawaii the 50th state of the union. It was either that or recognize Puerto Rico.

1993: NASA loses contact with the Mars Observer spacecraft. It might have helped if NASA paid its cell phone bills.