deafness

Man with No Language Was 'The Perfect Drug Mule'

Maureen O'Connor · 01/11/11 02:28PM

An illiterate deaf man who knows no sign language is being prosecuted in Pennsylvania. His linguistic deficit is either his biggest problem—particularly for participating in his defense—or the greatest loophole in his criminal career, depending who you ask.

Chinese Woman 'Kissed to Deaf'

Ravi Somaiya · 05/22/10 05:19PM

A Chinese lady was kissing her boyfriend when "the kiss reduced the pressure in the mouth, pulled the eardrum out and caused the breakdown of the ear." She's now partially deaf. [BBC]