Weird / Interesting

02 September 2010 [14:45]

Woman dies stuck in her lover's chimney

A doctor in America has died stuck in her lover's chimney - and her decomposing body was only found three days later.
02 September 2010 [13:10]

Chinese lingerie company's ad featuring Princess Diana causes outrage

A Chinese lingerie company has unveiled a new range of underwear featuring a Princess of Wales lookalike model on the 13th anniversary of her death.
02 September 2010 [12:35]

Vuvuzelas kicked out of European football

Vuvuzelas have been shown a red card by European football's ruling body amid fears they could damage the game's "magic".
02 September 2010 [11:55]

Man survives jump from 39th floor by landing on a car

A man who jumped more than 400ft after leaping off a New York apartment block survived after crashing feet first into a parked car.
01 September 2010 [17:25]

Man burns himself and almost blows up bathroom chasing a spider

A husband who tried to 'save' his wife from a scary spider ended up needing treatment for burns after nearly blowing up his bathroom.
01 September 2010 [16:30]

Deep-fried beer invented in Texas

A chef in Texas has created what he claims is the world's first recipe for deep-fried beer.
31 August 2010 [13:39]

British Airways apologizes to passengers for wrong crash warning

British Airways has apologised after an automated message was accidentally played on a flight telling passengers that their plane was about to crash.
30 August 2010 [10:35]

Top eight cancer signs pinpointed

The eight unexplained symptoms most closely linked to cancer have been highlighted by researchers.
28 August 2010 [12:25]

Mom brings premature baby back to life with two hours of loving cuddles

It was a final chance to say goodbye for grieving mother Kate Ogg after doctors gave up hope of saving her premature baby.
27 August 2010 [17:35]

Swedish woman's leg trapped in grave

A Swedish woman was left trapped after her leg sunk into a grave.
27 August 2010 [16:52]

Robot taught to pair socks in U.S.

In a major breakthrough for robot technology, a team of experts from a major U.S. university have taught a robot how to pair socks. Very slowly.
27 August 2010 [13:55]

Special bridge for dormice built in Britain

Dormice will be able to cross a new bypass safely, thanks to three special bridges costing £190,000.
27 August 2010 [13:35]

Chinese man grows nails of left hand for 13 years

A man in China has been growing the nails on his left hand for 13 years - to help him control his temper.
26 August 2010 [17:10]

Pea-sized frog discovered in Borneo Jungle

One of the world's smallest frogs has been found in the jungle of Borneo.
26 August 2010 [11:35]

Multi-planet system discovered 100 light years away

Scientists said Tuesday they have identified a sun-like star with as many as seven different planets – including one that might be the smallest ever found outside the solar system.
25 August 2010 [17:25]

Britons abandon 'thank you' in favour of 'cheers'

They are the two magic words which for generations have been the cornerstone of good manners.
25 August 2010 [16:10]

A 21-year-old woman diagnosed as suffering from Bananaphobia

A 21-year-old woman with a fear of bananas has been diagnosed as suffering from Bananaphobia.
25 August 2010 [15:15]

World's longest traffic jam – 10 days and counting

The World's longest traffic jam – in China – has now reached the 10-day mark.
25 August 2010 [14:30]

Police find alligator on New York street

Police in New York have captured an alligator after it was spotted emerging from a storm drain.
25 August 2010 [12:07]

Polish man shot in the head, realises it 5 years later

A Polish man in Germany took five years to realize that he had been shot in the head, as he was drunk when it happened.
25 August 2010 [10:45]

Dating website for ugly people launced in UK

THE world's first dating site for ugly people has been launched in the UK.
23 August 2010 [11:40]

Turkey holds longest-most crowded iftar table

More than 41 thousand people gathered in a fast-breaking dinner hosted by Istanbul's Esenler Municipality in 7,020 tables measuring 10 kilometres.
20 August 2010 [16:53]

"Most dangerous internet celebrity" revealed

Cameron Diaz has been named the most dangerous celebrity to search for online.
20 August 2010 [10:15]

Can cloned plants live forever?

18 August 2010 [12:25]

Monster 2-tone carp found in lake

Anglers have been left reeling over the death of a massive carp found floating on a lake in Kent.
18 August 2010 [12:15]

Man possibly killed by pigeon poo?

An inquest is looking at what part multiple pigeon droppings played in the demise of a man in Sydney who was crushed to death by a shop awning.
07 August 2010 [12:07]

Female police officers will be allowed to "pee while on duty"

A police force plans to spend nearly £3,000 buying devices called 'Shewees' for female officers so that they can relieve themselves more easily while on patrol.
06 August 2010 [14:52]

Kama Sutra to become a audio book

A British publisher has revealed plans for an audiobook version of the Kama Sutra.