Crazy But True

Jul 07, 2010

<b>Models held after show</b><br>SUDAN - Police briefly detained more than 20 models, make-up artists and designers after a rare fashion show in Khartoum recently. Models taking part in the “Sudanese Next Top Model Fashion Show” said the public order police, known for its crackdowns on indecent

Models held after show
SUDAN - Police briefly detained more than 20 models, make-up artists and designers after a rare fashion show in Khartoum recently. Models taking part in the “Sudanese Next Top Model Fashion Show” said the public order police, known for its crackdowns on indecent dress and drinking in the Muslim north, released them a day later, ordering them to report later to face unspecified charges. Fashion shows in Sudan are held in private and the event was the first public pageant to feature both male and female models sharing the catwalk.

Wife carrying contest ends
FINLAND - A Finn, Taisto Miettinen became the World Champion last weekend after sprinting fastest along the 253-metres track, carrying his wife in the annual wife carrying contest. It took Miettinen one minute and five seconds to cross the finishing line carrying Kristiina Haapanen upside-down on his back. The contest took place in Estonia, whose native contesters tripped in the water obstacle and arrived five seconds late for second position. The race, held for the 15th time attracted 55 couples from 15 countries, including Australia, Ireland and Poland.

X-rays bought for sh99m
US - Three old X-rays of Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe’s chest and pelvis have sold for more than 10 times their pre-sale estimates, earning $45,000 (sh99m) during an auction of Hollywood Legends memorabilia. The sale took place at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas over the weekend. Monroe, who took the X-rays in 1954, died in August 1962 at the age of 36. The actress was considered the most beautiful woman who attracted the attention of most rich men of the time.

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