In this week's Papercuts, Sarah Palin reveals an unlikely ally, Thom reveals the secret of attractiveness, and someone from Hollyoaks reveals too much. Meanwhile in Europe, France opens a new front in the war on dogturds, Silvio Berlusconi gets a new feature for his office, and Spanish women have a bit too much fun at the polling station. Plus, we ask whether Sam has what it takes to spin a basketball on his nose.