Classified Adverts
Trying to word classified adverts right can't be that difficult, can it?

For Sale: antique desk suitable for lady with thick legs & large drawers.

For Sale: 4 poster bed, 101 years old. Perfect for antique lover.

Wanted: 50 girls for stripping machine operators in factory.

Dog for Sale: eats anything & is fond of children.

We do not tear your clothing with machinery. We do it carefully by hand.

Newspaper Headlines
Editors work to deadlines, so mistakes are likely in a rush to be the first with breaking news, but surely they could spare a couple of extra seconds to make sure the headlines say what they mean...

Psychic Predicts World Didn't End Yesterday

Sun or Rain Expected Today, Dark Tonight

Electric Chair Can Be 'Extremely Painful'

POLICE BEGIN CAMPAIGN TO RUNDOWN JAYWALKERS

POLICE DISCOVER CRACK IN AUSTRALIA

DRUNK GETS 9 MONTHS IN VIOLIN CASE

MAN HELD IN MIAMI AFTER SHOOTING BEE

MINERS REFUSE TO WORK AFTER DEATH

STOLEN PAINTING FOUND BY TREE