Week in Weird News: Spider-Man Saves Boy in Thailand

- Fireman Dresses as Spider-Man to Save Boy — After an autistic boy in Thailand climbed to a third-floor balcony and dangled his foot off the edge, a firefighter put on a Spider-Man costume to rescue him.
- Toilet Chef Causes Prison Evacuation — An inmate in Washington state decided to cook sausages in his stainless steel toilet, only to cause a fire. The unit was evacuated.
- Woman Arrested Three Times in Three Days For DUI — A woman vacationing in Wisconsin was arrested three times in three days for drinking. She was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined $3,000.
- Young Russians Want a Job at Kremlin — According to a new poll, Russian youth would rather work in government than in high-tech or international companies.
- Teacher Sells Ad Space on Exams — Every worksheet or exam in one Idaho high school teacher's class reads "MOLTO'S PIZZA 14" 1 TOPPING JUST $5" at the bottom. The principal decided to allow the ads, saying it could highlight topics like the Great Depression.
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