It's wacky out here in the burbs. Real Stories brings you the funniest, most absurd and stranger-than-fiction real stories from all over America. Stories that can only happen in the burbs. We, the B-Team, provide original headlines, plus our own crazy Burbia "takes" on the stories. Send us your stories too. If they meet Burbia's stringent standards (e.g., they make us laugh), we'll tee up them too.

Man Builds Igloo On Parents' Lawn ... Nicer Than Parents' House

Aquilla OH

B-Take: Four rooms, 6 foot ceilings, flat screen TV and cable ... this guy's igloo is the envy of homeowners state-wide. The unemployed builder actually lives in the ice house. He entertains friends, has sleepovers; and most importantly, because it's always cold, there's never an issue of warm beer....see the full story.

Want Revenge? Just Fill Your Ex's House With Mice

B-Take: That's what one spurned man did to his ex-wife who, he knew, was terrified of the little critters. Authorities nabbed the husband and (no joke) placed the mice in "protective custody" pending an evaluation of their condition by a veterinarian. No word on the condition of the ex. But the  vengeful one has been charged with a host of crimes -- including cruelty to animals...the mice -- and will likely be spending some quality time in his own new cage....see the full story.

Utah Students Have Too Much Time On Their Hands?

Smithfield UT

B-Take: Or maybe just one teacher -- who commandeered his high school gym for a week so his students could build a picture puzzle of Van Gogh's classic Starry Nights...with breakfast cereal. No word on whether they used whole or reduced-fat milk to eat the puzzle when they were finished. But we're guessing the phys-ed students were a little soured by having to work out  in the chem lab or library......see the full story.