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First Pastafarians tie the noodle in protest against traditional marriage

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First Pastafarians tie the noodle in protest against traditional marriage

The wedding rings were made of pasta, the ceremony was held on a pirate boat, and when it came time for the kiss, the bride and groom slurped up either end of a noodle until their lips met.

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Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster causing a stir in Australia
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Quirky World: US woman allowed to wear colander on head for driving licence on religious terms
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