Saudi Arabians Make Nuclear Bombs In Sewing Machine Scam
IN Saudi Arabia, locals are buying Singer sewing machines, said to contain traces of red mercury, reports the Saudi Gazette.
Red mercury may not exist, but if it does it may be used to find treasure, ward off evil spirits or “make nuclear bombs”.
Saudis are going crazy for the Singer, paying up to $50,000 (£33,500) for an old one.
In the city of Dhulum, reports tell of people breaking into two tailors’ shops to steal the machines.
In the city of Madina, people were holding mobile phones up to the machines, due to the belief that they could be used to detect the presence of red mercury.
Says an interior ministry spokesman:
“We have to find out who started this hoax. People hope to make profit. This is no different to cases of citizens who put their money in untrustworthy schemes.”
It’s a stictch up – geddit?
Posted: 15th, April 2009 | In: Reviews Comments (6) | TrackBack | Permalink
