Recently a commenter asked what they could do with all the old newspapers they had piling up. With enough time, patience, and newspapers you can create newspaper yarn. From the design studios of Greetje van Tiem and her “Indruk” project she can purportedly spins 20yds of “yarn” from a sheet of old newspaper. Include steps on how to make it. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

An burglar wanted by Welsh authorities didn't like the mug shot published in the local newspaper so he took a new one himself, in front of a police van, and sent it to the newspaper. He might be a little to clever for his own good, however. Authorities were quite happy to have an updated pic. picked by tigertony 3 weeks ago

With a piece of newspaper and a little imagination, you can become another person. Recycle an old newspaper and roleplay your favorite character by making and wearing a paper hat! picked by DaftGretel 3 years ago

Vanguard newspaper said that two men tried to steal a Mazda car two days earlier in Kwara State, with one suspect transforming himself into a goat as vigilantes cornered him. picked by Bornbad 10 months ago

As the economy continues to deteriorate, one of the industries that is going to be most severely affected is the American newspaper industry. picked by Bornbad 10 months ago

A "drowsy" bus driver was caught on camera reading a newspaper at the wheel shortly before he hit a tree sending branches crashing onto and killing a young woman, an inquest heard. picked by bingo 12 months ago

What if there were no newspapers anymore? Some people, mainly newspaper reporters and publishers, are warning that this is where we're heading. And they declare, as with a single loud voice, "You'll be sorry!" To save ourselves 50 cents or a buck, they say, we will be denying ourselves crucial knowledge that we need to be well-informed citizens of a democracy. picked by nateebiinature 4 months ago

After a recent bout of major newspapers closing, Princeton University explored what happens when a town loses its newspaper. Though most responders said it wouldn't hurt their civics much, voter turnout fell, fewer people ran, more incumbents were reelected. picked by lynxears 8 months ago

Lots more on the site but the "Today's News" section (linked) displays 613 daily newspaper front pages from 58 countries. Pretty interesting to see what makes the front page around the world! They even have archived collections of pages from significant events in recent history. picked by browntrout 2 years ago

Some of our best and brightest college girls got a little upset because they showed a bit too much tummy in the school newspaper - so they stole half the production run. God help them if they check the Internet! picked by BrownTrout 3 years ago

Balloons apparently were boring. A young man returning home from a church mission in Mexico found his family's home completely wrapped in newspaper. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

One of the two men accused of terrorizing Phoenix in a series of random late-night shootings thinks his newspaper notoriety deserves compensation - in the form of a discount subscription to the Tribune. picked by BrownTrout 3 years ago

A southern Utah newspaper has rejected a gay California couple's wedding announcement, saying its policy is to publish announcements only for marriages legal under Utah law. picked by muppet 3 months ago

Two months ago, the Chicago Tribune went on a tirade attacking AIG for handing out bonuses to their employees. Fast forward to May. The Tribune is bankrupt and was given permission to give bonuses to their executives while denying severance pay to other employees. picked by 2manyusernames 6 months ago

Here in the shadow of the Wallajah Mosque, a team of six puts out this hand-penned paper. Four of them are katibs -- writers dedicated to the ancient art of Urdu calligraphy. It takes three hours using a pen, ink and ruler to transform a sheet of paper into news and art. picked by kxmk 2 years ago

With the Plimates category, I thought Plime's weekly newspaper might as well be linked too. This one is today's news, but remember to check the archive. picked by TheStep 2 years ago

Jack the Ripper was a forgery invented by journalists to link a series of unrelated murders and sell newspapers, according to a new book. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

Did you know that Greece has a larger newspaper than United States. picked by maxriter 2 years ago

This all weather coat can be stuffed with newspaper for extra warmth or used as a pillow or a backpack in warmer times.

Designed by Lida Baday, 3,000 will be made and distributed to the homeless across Canada and the US in March 2008. picked by leopoldogolba 2 years ago

It was bad enough when an Italian court ruled that any blog with a headline is a de facto newspaper and was illegal, but now some are saying that any site with a headline could be labeled a "stampa clandestina" – or a "clandestine" newspaper. picked by 2manyusernames 12 months ago