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Hot dog! 5-pound Pomeranian is world’s fastest on 2 feet
Jiff was already cute, lovable and talented. Now he’s proven he’s speedy too.
'World's wooliest' sheep found in Australia after six years on run from shearers
The world’s wooliest sheep has been found in Australia, two farmers believe.
Don’t lean back: Midair fight breaks out when man uses anti-reclining gadget
Airline passengers have come to expect a tiny escape from the confined space of today’s packed planes: the ability to recline their seat a few inches.
Mozart effect? South African vintner plays classical music on vineyards
Everybody knows that wine should have a good nose, but one South African vintner wants the world to believe it also needs a good ear.
After causing a stink, hot sauce plant offers tours
A Southern California hot sauce plant that came under fire for its spicy odours is throwing open its doors to the public, offering a whiff of excitement...
It’s ‘bone-appétit’ for California pooches under new law
California diners can now legally enjoy a meal on a restaurant patio with their dogs in tow, under a law signed last week by Governor Jerry Brown that...
New selfie ruling says ghosts and gods ‘cannot be photo copyright holders’
The debate over who has copyright over a selfie taken by a monkey has finally been settled.
Lucky koala ‘Sir Chompsalot’ gets the kiss of life
A lucky koala was recovering Friday after being caught by firefighters when it fell unconscious from a tree before being given mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
What’s in a name: Drug bust suspect has most apt of names
A U.S. man with the last name Stoner is facing drug charges after police found more than $10,000 worth of marijuana plants at his home.
Have dog, will date: Pet-friendly dating sites match up people, pooches
On these dating sites, a passion for pets will help you find more than just puppy love.
Meta arrest: Man in mugshot wears T-shirt of previous mugshot
When Robert Burt was arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence and driving without a licence, he was ordered to spend two days in jail...
200-year-old bottle of ‘still drinkable’ booze found in shipwreck
A 200-year-old stoneware seltzer bottle recently recovered from a shipwreck at the bottom of the Baltic Sea contains alcohol, according to the results...
No shirt, no shoes, no sport: Malaysian apologises for ‘nude games’
The organizer of a nudist sports festival has apologized for holding the event, which triggered outrage in Muslim-majority Malaysia and led to the arrest...
Access denied: World’s most pierced man turned away from Dubai
The world’s most pierced man says he was not allowed to enter the United Arab Emirates because of his appearance.
British university seeks ‘chocolate doctor’ to study sweet treat
Is there a doctor of chocolate in the house? Cambridge University in England is seeking a doctoral student to pursue what sounds like the sweetest job...
Holey war: Dubai airport turns away world’s most pierced man
Rolf Buchholz, the world’s most pierced man, has been barred from Dubai, where he was turned away at the airport.
Anything for love: Texas woman allegedly stole wine to see boyfriend in jail
A Texas woman allegedly stole a bottle of $3.99 wine to get arrested and see her jailed boyfriend.
Huge 370kg tiger shark fed to the poor and homeless in Texas
In Corpus Christi, more than 90 poor and homeless Texans have dined on seafood: a 370kg (810lb) tiger shark no less.
What an adorbs listicle! New words added to Oxford Dictionary Online
People binge-watch their favourite dramas, humblebrag about exciting experiences on Facebook and show off some side-boob in revealing clothes, but YOLO...
'Huge' spider photobombs BBC news presenter during morning bulletin
A spider “photobombed” a live BBC news bulletin when it crawled across the screen to catch an insect.
Girl, three, saved by her puppy after 11 nights alone in Siberian forest
A three-year-old girl has been rescued from a bear and wolf-infested Siberian forest after going missing for nearly two weeks - thanks to her pet dog.
Mystery of missing cats ‘solved’ by capture of 54kg Burmese python
A 54kg Burmese python has been blamed for eating numerous cats in a Florida city.
Paris pleads: Declare your #lovewithoutlocks, spare its historic bridges
Attention lovestruck tourists in Paris: Instead of proclaiming your undying love for each other like everybody else and affixing a lock to a bridge, the...
Thrillseekers rescued after U.S. rollercoaster stops mid-ride
Authorities say 24 people stranded on a roller coaster have been rescued from near the top of the ride at the Six Flags America theme park in Maryland.
British people trust Wikipedia more than mainstream media
British people trust Wikipedia more than the mainstream media, the information site’s founder Jimmy Wales said Sunday.
Not pinching pennies: This is how Bill Gates holidays
When one of the world’s richest men goes on holiday, he does it like no one else.
No kidding: toddler triggers White House lock down
The White House was placed on full lock down on Thursday night when a squirmy toddler squeezed through the fence surrounding the North Lawn.
Doughnut mess with the law: U.S. cops nab man who beats them in eating contest
The sweet victory for a North Carolina man who beat police officers in a doughnut-eating contest this week soured after a newspaper story about the win...
Ex-Apple employee ‘Sam Sung’ auctions name badge for children’s charity
An Apple employee named after the company’s arch enemy is selling his business card on eBay.
Armfies? Selfpits? What do you call the latest craze that’s sweeping China?
First there was the selfie. Then, “petfies” for Man’s best friend. And lately, “armpit selfies” have been posted by women all over China.
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