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Real Life Sci-Fi: Meteor Explodes Over Russia, Hundreds Injured

Mike Sampson — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:50:34 +0000

You've seen it a hundred times in countless sci-fi movies: an object from space comes hurtling towards Earth leaving a trail of thick smoke behind it as curious onlookers turn their heads to the sky, mouths agape. Only this time, it's real.

Over 500 people were injured in Chelyabinsk, Russia last night when a meteor came blazing into the atmosphere, exploded and sent fireballs raining down as citizens caught all the action on camera.

Russia Finally Admits That Beer is an Alcoholic Beverage

Mike Adams — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:00:31 +0000

There has been some speculation, throughout the years, that drinking booze can lead to intoxication, or even alcoholism. Because of this, Russia has finally decided to officially declare beer an alcoholic beverage as a means of keeping their citizens from turning into full-blown boozehounds. Like us Americans. I mean they didn't say it was because of us, but it's a good bet.

31 Killed in Moscow Suicide Bombing

Andree Valentine — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:53:33 +0000

Sources say they suspect a suicide bombing blast in a Moscow airport killed at least 31 people, and injured 130 so far.

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