A Chinese man has aroused the suspicion of his neighbors and authorities after claiming he can cook eggs on the floor of his home. Liu Yawen said he first learned of the unusual "capability" of his floor while he was cleaning it with a wet cloth when it suddenly gave off steam.

An eighth grade boy who was standing next to another teenager who threw an egg at a passing car was chased and then gunned down by someone in a sport utility vehicle, police say. Danny Crawford, 14, died from a single gunshot wound to the upper body, according to Franklin County Coroner Brad Lewis.

A museum exhibit featuring several American flags that had been deep-fried has been removed over concerns that the art could spark a controversy. The Customs House Museum exhibit titled "The Fat Is in the Fire," featured three U. S. flags imprinted with phrases such as "Poor people are obese because they eat poorly" and more than 40 smaller flags fried in peanut oil, egg batter, flour and black pepper. Art student William Gentry said his work was inspired by the prevailing obesity problem in America and that he deep-fried the flag for his concern about America and America's health.

A museum exhibit featuring several American flags that had been deep-fried has been removed. The museum's executive director took down the exhibit less than 18 hours after it went up. The art was titled "The Fat Is in the Fire," and according to art student William Gentry was a commentary on obesity in America. It was on display at Customs House Museum.

An Idaho gubernatorial candidate is so opposed to abortion that he has officially changed his name to Pro-Life. His single moniker name adds credence to his firm belief that he is "the most conservative politician in Idaho. " "When sperm meets egg, that's a new person," the candidate, formerly known as Marvin Richardson remarked from the conservative bedrock of Idaho. He changed his name in August, which unfortunately was not soon enough to allow it to replace his former name on the ballot. Voters will have to search him out by his Christian name.