Ripley's Believe It or Not by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! for February 15, 2012
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Transcript:
In November 2011, and unexploded World War II era bomb was found in the Rhine River. Nearly half the population of Koblenz, Germany, was forced to evacuate until the bomb could be decommissioned! Good job! According to Transparency International's corruption index- New Zealand rates as the least corrupt country in the world! Heine Braeck of Sarpsborg, Norway, lost his right arm and a childhood accident and years later had the stump tattooed to look like a dolphin!
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Tog almost 13 years ago
And I live in Silent Hill.
tadchem almost 13 years ago
The considerations provided to Transparency International were well allocated.
Puddleglum2 almost 13 years ago
What are the chances that the bomb would detonate and cause damage? Is it possible that whoever ordered the evacuation should be decommissioned? Sometimes it seems that there is ‘panic’ (recalls, evacuations, screenings, etc.) over a minute possibility of something bad happening!
Puddleglum2 almost 13 years ago
All of life has risks! We can’t cover for everything!
Puddleglum2 almost 13 years ago
@Grey Piper,Unfortunately, it’s not obvious to me! I read two articles about the incident. I’m not saying they shouldn’t have evacuated half the city, but I’m questioning it depending on the chances of the bomb exploding. I know it has happened before and three people were killed in one incident.Who’s the troll? It isn’t a hoax as far as I can tell.
Puddleglum2 almost 13 years ago
Actually, the smaller bomb was considered to be more dangerous of the two bombs that were found in the river.
iced tea almost 13 years ago
I used to have a pen-pal from New Zealand, She was a Born Again Christian like me. A lot of good Christians live there so no wonder it’s free of corruption.
tuslog64 almost 13 years ago
Illinois – first state in the union——to have two ex-governors in prison!
rclake1963 almost 13 years ago
And the most corrupt country in the world is … the good ol’ USA!!!
walruscarver2000 almost 13 years ago
Kenya according to you nutcases.
gocomicsmember almost 13 years ago
Believe it or not, the reason why Chicago was named the Windy City had nothing to do with meteorology. It was, instead, a reference to the rhetoric of politicians.
roscoedog55 almost 13 years ago
My opinion that’s the only good reaon for a tatoo. Tatoo’s disfigure.
Squirrelchaser almost 13 years ago
I went & checked the idex, for those who are curious, US is tied for 22, Somalia is last at 178. Of course, not all countries are listed (such as N Korea). Canada to my north is 6, and UK is 20.
Puddleglum2 almost 13 years ago
@walruscarver2000,Your “staments” should be demolished, but since you’re the expert, why don’t you tell me the least idea about which I don’t know. At least I qualified my statements; your statements are unqualified and unsubstantiated!