Gates of Vienna News Feed 8/23/2012

A man in New Zealand named Phillip Russell became enraged when his wife’s pet pig damaged his power saw. Mr. Russell vented his anger by throwing an ostrich egg at his wife, bruising her chest. He pleaded guilty to a charge of assault and was sentenced to six months in jail.

In other news, a man in Nepal became enraged when he was bitten by a cobra. He chased down the snake and bit it back, killing the reptile. He is now being treated in a hospital, and his life may be in danger. Police say he will face no charges for killing the cobra, which is not a protected species in Nepal.

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