Today in Weird News: Gator Proteins, Fried Rats, And Barack's Blood Pressure

By Margaret Lyons in News on May 29, 2008 8:32PM

A new study shows that proteins extracted from alligator blood fight all kinds of bacteria and viruses. "Before ordering up a quart of miracle healing elixir from the local gator farm, however, consider that raw animal blood, whether from gator or goat, can make humans sick — or worse." Thanks for the warning, Miami Herald! [MH]

"About 11:45 p.m., a customer from the Popeye's Famous Fried Chicken and Biscuits in the 5400 block of South Wentworth Avenue called police to report finding something that resembled a rodent or "deep fried rat" in the food, according to Wentworth Area detectives." [S-T]

A Trib reporter took his family to Great America seven times last summer. Aaah! Crazy! [Trib]

Barack Obama's blood pressure is 90 over 60. Wow. [NBC 5]

A medical helicopter practicing landings crashed into the roof of Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Michigan today, causing everyone to think "Man, I can't believe how long Romano was on ER." The two people on board escaped with minor injuries. [CBS 2]