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Woman marries cobra<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the Indian state of Orissa, a woman has married a cobra<\/a>. Apparently that is no big deal. Don’t let Ted Haggard<\/a> find out.<\/p>\n

Villagers were thrilled when Das confessed her love for the snake. Some even offered to arrange a grand feast.<\/em><\/p>\n

Hat tip to Steve Bodio<\/a>. And, no, I’m not marrying any rattlesnakes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Woman marries cobra In the Indian state of Orissa, a woman has married a cobra. Apparently that is no big deal. Don’t let Ted Haggard find out. Villagers were thrilled when Das confessed her love for the snake. Some even offered to arrange a grand feast. Hat tip to Steve Bodio. 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