Stupid Stone?

A Berlin art gallery has closed an exhibition orgnised by Danish group Surrend following threats believed to be from Muslims. One of the exhibits depicts the Kaaba with the words "Stupid Stone" superimposed on it. This is deemed offensive by those who have to pray toward the mystical pebble.

Elsewhere, rumours that the Louvre is to temporarily withdraw the Mona Lisa from public viewing so that much needed renovative work can be carried out on it is believed to have nothing to do with worries that some passing Islamic fundamentalist was recently affronted by her beguiling smile ...