Saudi Arabia

This goes to prove how different thing are in different parts of the world. With an unusual amount of snow in the highland areas of Saudi Arabia people want to go out and have fun. Unfortunately for them, that fun will have to exclude building a snowman. According to a prominent cleric, Islamic teachings are clear, it is strictly prohibited.

Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah ordered Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari to be admitted to a hospital. It probably saved the young man's life. Khalid, who is estimated to be in his late teens, weighed in at 1,345 pounds!