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Canada's Governor General Defends Her Act Of Eating Raw Seal Heart

Canada's Governor General Michaelle Jean admitted Thursday she was aware her publicity stunt of eating raw seal heart meat to support the seal trade was bound to be criticized and praised.

Jean explained to the Canadian Press, "I think a person in my position knows exactly what's in the air, and I'm aware of the context. I'm aware that now if you eat seal or wear something made of seal skin... it says that you recognize this activity."

Man Detained At Airport Because Cancer Drug Made His Fingerprints Disappear

A man taking an effective drug for head and neck cancer was detained at a United States airport in 2008 because the drug caused his fingerprints to become undetectable.

The 62-year-old man, who was flying to the United States from Canada, was taking the drug capecitabine, which is an anti-metabolite drug, for treatment of his cancer after a successful round of chemotherapy. But one of the side effects of the drug can be hand-foot syndrome - a chronic inflammation of the palms or soles of the feet, which can cause the skin to peel, bleed and develop ulcers.

Canada's Governor General Eats Raw Seal Heart To Support Traditional Hunting

To show her support for the embattled tradition of seal hunting, Canadian Governor General Michaelle Jean ate a slice of raw seal heart on Monday.

Jean tasted the raw heart during a stop at Rankin Inlet of Nunavut. She is on an Arctic tour from May 25 to June 1. Rankin Inlet is one of eight communities she is slated to visit to observe the 10th anniversary of Nunavut's establishment.

Paris Hilton Wants To Name Her Future Children After The Beckhams

Paris Hilton wants to name her children after David and Victoria Beckham. The 28-year-old socialite admires the British soccer player and former Spice Girls singer so much, she wants her children to be just like them.

Paris - who is currently dating "The Hills" star Doug Reinhardt - said: "I am going to ask Victoria and David to be godparents to my children. Doug and I had dinner with them in Los Angeles and really hit it off."

Michael Jackson's Pale Skin "Glows In The Dark"

Michael Jackson's skin "glows in the dark." Twin backing dancers Maya and Nandy McClean met the "Thriller" singer when they auditioned for his upcoming residency at London's O2 arena.

The Australian-born beauties - who performed with Prince during his 21-night run at the same venue in 2007 - were very excited to catch a glimpse of the pop icon, but were horrified to see his pale skin radiating in the gloomy venue when he climbed on stage.