The Leaning Tower of Pisa Controversy Satirized
A satirical column mocks slanted journalism by disputing the Pisa location myth. The author cites a public credibility survey, jokes about editing errors, and absurd claims linking Pisa, Paris, and Spice Girls rumors while poking at media practices.
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Pisa
Paris
France
Italy
Tower of Pisa
Harder
Tower of
CLA
Earth
ASNE
Hustler Magazine
Kenneth Starr
General Motors
Herbert H. Harder
Benton, Kan
Ghent
Charles “D” Gaulle
Henry VI
Calm Gyrocopter Pilot Lands Safely After Engine Quit
Jamie Bodie 30, a Cellular One specialist, landed his gyrocopter on an open road shoulder near Savannah after an engine quit 14 miles away. He recalled prior severe injuries from a Mentone crash, then recovered, resumed flying, and later soloed in Barnwell. Bodie credited his calm reaction and safety of gyrocopters. His girlfriend Liz Tanner and family supported him through recovery.
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Jamie Bodie
Savannah
Bodie
Cellular One
Si Smith
Popular Rotorcraft Association
Mentone
Ind
Georgia
Smith
Parkview Memorial Hospital
Fort Wayne
Steve McGowan
Carolina
Barnwell
Indiana
Liz Tanner
Ms. Tanner
Jamie
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Dave
Barry
Parkview
Aiken
National Transportation Safety Board
Rotorcraft Association
Barnwell Airport