Asylum.co.uk http://www.asylum.co.uk Asylum.co.uk http://www.asylum.co.uk/media/feedlogo.gif Asylum.co.uk http://www.asylum.co.uk en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Paranoia alert -- mass chimp escape at Chester Zoohttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/06/paranoia-alert-mass-chimp-escape-at-chester-zoo/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/06/paranoia-alert-mass-chimp-escape-at-chester-zoo/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/06/paranoia-alert-mass-chimp-escape-at-chester-zoo/#commentsFiled under: , ,


In 'signs of the inevitable primate revolution' news today, around 5,000 visitors to the Chester Zoo were evacuated after 30 male chimps escaped from their compound. Fortunately for humanity the rebellion was not well planned. Once free of their main ... Read more

 

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]]>Michael Rundle2009-07-06T06:00:00 00:00Federer staggered & Onions beats Harmison to Asheshttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/06/federer-staggered-and-onions-beats-harmison-to-ashes/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/06/federer-staggered-and-onions-beats-harmison-to-ashes/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/06/federer-staggered-and-onions-beats-harmison-to-ashes/#comments
(Our daily sports news cheat sheet.) Federer 'staggered' by record-breaking 15th Grand Slam win. (BBC) Tiger is back on winning form. (CNN) Onions beats Harmison to Ashes team place. (Guardian) City attempt to woo Terry with £40million offer. ... Read more

 

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]]>Michael Rundle2009-07-06T04:37:00 00:00Weekly recap -- gym girls & sex meets crickethttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/03/weekly-recap/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/03/weekly-recap/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/03/weekly-recap/#commentsFiled under:


(Our weekly recap of the best of Asylum.) Post of the Week -- Ten things never to say to girls at the gym For a lot of guys, the gym seems like a natural place to chat up women. After all, you already know she takes care of her body, and the natural ... Read more

 

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]]>Michael Rundle2009-07-03T13:00:00 00:00Vegetarians have weaker boneshttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/03/vegetarians-have-weaker-bones/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/03/vegetarians-have-weaker-bones/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/03/vegetarians-have-weaker-bones/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Our happy hour fact to amaze the drunks in the pub. Vegetarians and vegans have weaker bones than those who eat meat. Researchers from Australia and Vietnam tested 2,700 people with varied diets and found that the bones of vegetarians were 5 percent ... Read more

 

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]]>bone densityBoneDensitybonesmeatveganvegetarianvegetarianismJeremy Taylor2009-07-03T12:00:00 00:00Science of sex -- 7 studies that can help you scorehttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/03/science-of-sex-7-studies-that-can-help-you-score/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/03/science-of-sex-7-studies-that-can-help-you-score/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/03/science-of-sex-7-studies-that-can-help-you-score/#commentsFiled under: ,


According to science, the logic behind having a traditional "wingman" is dubious. While there is no doubt your friend would like to be a good chap and help get you laid, there are all sorts of evolutionary urges that have him wanting to scoop up all ... Read more

 

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]]>fertilitysciencesexsex studiesSexStudiesJeremy Taylor2009-07-03T11:00:00 00:00Over-patriotic American tattooshttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/03/over-patriotic-american-tattoos/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/03/over-patriotic-american-tattoos/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/03/over-patriotic-american-tattoos/#commentsFiled under:


Dear America, First things first -- we love your country. We love your food, your movies and your pleasantly sweet refusals to rejoin the British Empire. We just can't stand that you love America so much. At least, we can't stand that you love ... Read more

 

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]]>Sir. Hubert TC. William Buxomley2009-07-03T09:00:00 00:00Something for the weekend -- Kasabian & Ballboyhttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/03/something-for-the-weekend-kasabian-and-ballboy/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/03/something-for-the-weekend-kasabian-and-ballboy/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/03/something-for-the-weekend-kasabian-and-ballboy/#commentsFiled under:


(Our weekly grab-bag of tasty treats to enjoy over the weekend.) Gigs: Everyone's favourite pseudo-dub-arena-rock-whatever band Kasabian have just put tickets on sale for their huge tour in November. Demand is likely to be ridiculously massive after ... Read more

 

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]]>Michael Rundle2009-07-03T08:00:00 00:00Are dolphins preparing a July 4th revolution?http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/03/are-dolphins-preparing-a-july-4th-revolution/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/03/are-dolphins-preparing-a-july-4th-revolution/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/03/are-dolphins-preparing-a-july-4th-revolution/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Dolphins are large, highly intelligent and know first hand the mysteries of the sea. Yet we don't fear the aquatic beasts because they look cheerful and act friendly. Well, you know what? So did Hannibal Lector. And now that an ominous report of ... Read more

 

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]]>Jeremy Taylor2009-07-03T07:00:00 00:00Man in hospital after nail-clipper circumcisionhttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/03/man-in-hospital-after-nail-clipper-circumcision/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/03/man-in-hospital-after-nail-clipper-circumcision/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/03/man-in-hospital-after-nail-clipper-circumcision/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Breaking the cardinal rule about keeping sharp objects away from your old chap, a man here in the UK has been rushed to hospital after attempting to perform his own do-it-yourself circumcision with a pair of nail clippers. Doctors cleansed and ... Read more

 

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]]>circumcisioninjuriesnsfwNick Prueher2009-07-03T06:00:00 00:00Owen in shock United move, Chelsea reject Terry bidhttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/03/owen-in-shock-united-move-chelsea-reject-terry-bid/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/03/owen-in-shock-united-move-chelsea-reject-terry-bid/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/03/owen-in-shock-united-move-chelsea-reject-terry-bid/#comments
(Our daily sports news cheat sheet.) Michael Owen close to shock move to Man United? (BBC) Chelsea reject £30million offer for Terry from Man City. (Times) Barcalona make ANOTHER move for Fabregas. (Sun) Murray, on edge of history, fears no ... Read more

 

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]]>Michael Rundle2009-07-03T04:58:00 00:00Concept phones & ladies with boobshttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/02/concept-phones-and-ladies-with-boobs/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/02/concept-phones-and-ladies-with-boobs/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/02/concept-phones-and-ladies-with-boobs/#commentsFiled under: ,


The future of phones is now. Cool concept phones. (Weburbanist) Beat boxing birds. (Urlesque) Britain's hottest brunettes. (Nuts) 10 greatest movie heists. (FHM) The 7 most pathetic G.I. Joe characters. (Cracked)Pimp Star IP LED watch. It's cool. ... Read more

 

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]]>Asylum Staff2009-07-02T13:00:00 00:00Most believe old age begins at 68http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/02/most-believe-old-age-begins-at-68/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/02/most-believe-old-age-begins-at-68/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/02/most-believe-old-age-begins-at-68/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Our happy hour fact to amaze the drunks in the pub. Sixty-eight is the average age that people consider 'old'. The Pew Research Center in the USA came to this conclusion after surveying 2,969 American adults 18 and older. Not surprisingly, those who ... Read more

 

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]]>agingold ageOldAgeJeremy Taylor2009-07-02T12:00:00 00:00Celebrity death hoaxes -- are they funny?http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/02/celebrity-death-hoaxes-are-they-funny/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/02/celebrity-death-hoaxes-are-they-funny/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/02/celebrity-death-hoaxes-are-they-funny/#commentsFiled under: , ,


With all of the shocking deaths out there in Celebrity Land of late you might be forgiven for believing any ridiculous rumour you read online. Shockingly, however, it turns out the Internet isn't a very reliable source of information. Who knew? In ... Read more

 

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]]>Asylum Staff2009-07-02T11:30:00 00:00Sony Walkman turns XXXhttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/02/sony-walkman-turns-xxx/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/02/sony-walkman-turns-xxx/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/02/sony-walkman-turns-xxx/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Sorry, it's just Roman numerals, but we got your attention. Now the Walkman -- what was billed by Sony as the smallest music player ever -- is entering middle age, and befitting a 30-year old, it's a giant sagging lard-arse compared to the iPod Nano. ... Read more

 

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]]>sony walkmanSonyWalkmanG. Xavier Robillard2009-07-02T10:00:00 00:00Naked Peepshow -- the good kindhttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/02/naked-peepshow-the-good-kind/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/02/naked-peepshow-the-good-kind/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/02/naked-peepshow-the-good-kind/#commentsFiled under: ,


If you're a comedy fan then the idea of a naked Peep Show might have you running for cove. (All due respect to David Mitchell and Robert Webb, we just think you're better with your kit on.) Lest you forget, however, there are other kinds of Peepshows ... Read more

 

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]]>burlesqueholly madisonHollyMadisonkelly monacoKellyMonacolas vegasLasVegaspeepshowshowgirlsAsylum Staff2009-07-02T09:00:00 00:00Bagelheads -- scariest body-mod trend everhttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/02/bagelheads-scariest-body-mod-trend-ever/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/02/bagelheads-scariest-body-mod-trend-ever/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/02/bagelheads-scariest-body-mod-trend-ever/#commentsFiled under: ,


Some Japanese hipsters are so into delicious bread products that they are getting bagel shapes injected into their foreheads by piercing specialists using saline solution. This bizarre -- even by Japanese standards -- body modification only lasts ... Read more

 

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]]>bagelbagelheadbody modificationBodyModificationjapanJeremy Taylor2009-07-02T08:00:00 00:00RIP -- Karl Malden on the waterfront in the skyhttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/02/rip-karl-malden-returns-to-waterfront-in-the-sky/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/02/rip-karl-malden-returns-to-waterfront-in-the-sky/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/02/rip-karl-malden-returns-to-waterfront-in-the-sky/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Karl Malden, Oscar winner and star of films like A Streetcar Named Desire and On The Waterfront, has died aged 97. His 'supporting-man' looks and intense performances made him a legend in his time, and his 70-years of marriage to the same gal made ... Read more

 

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]]>Michael Rundle2009-07-02T07:00:00 00:00Police startled by cleavage squirrelhttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/02/police-startled-by-cleavage-squirrel/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/02/police-startled-by-cleavage-squirrel/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/02/police-startled-by-cleavage-squirrel/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Police in Ohio, USA, were surprised to see a woodland creature pop out of a woman's substantial bosom recently as they questioned her in a murder case. (When we die and then come back to life, we're really really hoping it's as a squirrel who lives ... Read more

 

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]]>cleavagesquirrelAdam K. Raymond2009-07-02T06:00:00 00:00Murray shirks from hype, Williams sisters dominanthttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/02/murray-shirks-from-hype-williams-sisters-dominant/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/02/murray-shirks-from-hype-williams-sisters-dominant/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/02/murray-shirks-from-hype-williams-sisters-dominant/#comments
(Our daily sports news cheat sheet.) Murray tries to ignore the hype ahead of Roddick semi. (BBC) Williams sisters planning for long-term dominance. (AOL) Will Samprass return to SW19 to watch Federer beat his Grand Slam record? (Times) David ... Read more

 

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]]>Michael Rundle2009-07-02T05:07:00 00:00Seventies Springsteen & wet Beyoncehttp://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/01/9-signs-youre-going-to-be-fired-and-bible-fight/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/01/9-signs-youre-going-to-be-fired-and-bible-fight/http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/07/01/9-signs-youre-going-to-be-fired-and-bible-fight/#comments
Springsteen in the seventies -- as cool as you'd think. Photos from the history of rock by Terry O'Neil. (GQ) The world's greatest Super Mario tattoos. (WiiNoob) Turtle burger with a dubious message. (Walyou) 6 ways to save petrol. (Men's Fitness) ... Read more

 

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