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“There appears to be a shark in my shark: Researchers discover dogfish inside sand tiger shark”

http://metro.co.uk/2013/08/13/there-appears-to-be-a-shark-in-my-shark-researchers-discover-dogfish-inside-sand-tiger-shark-3921703/

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Plumbing new depths in the battle for television ratings, abandoned babies are being given out as prizes on a controversial prime-time game show in Pakistan.

TV host Aamir Liaquat Hussain presented baby girls to two unsuspecting couples during his show, which is broadcast live for seven hours a day during the month of Ramadan.

“I was really shocked at first. I couldn’t believe we were being given this baby girl,” said Suriya Bilqees, now a mother of a 2-week old. “I was extremely happy.”

Another baby, a boy, is due to be given to another couple at some point in the coming days.

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His show — Aman Ramazan — has been dubbed Pakistan’s version of The Price Is Right, with members of the 500-strong audience receiving prizes in exchange for answering questions on the Quran.

The giveaway bonanza includes motorbikes, microwave ovens, washing machines and fridges.

He also cooks while men sing Islamic hymns and discusses religion with children in a garden full of rabbits, snakes and goats.
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http://www.clickondetroit.com/Pakistan-Who-wants-to-win-a-baby/-/1719524/21238724/-/11mtrf7z/-/index.html

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