Circus Forced To Stop Live Fish Regurgitation Act
A Russian circus has been forced to cancel an act in which a woman swallows a live fish and regurgitates it after Australian officials deemed it cruel.
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Fines Of $7 In "Tough" New China Anti-Smoking Rules
China's "toughest" ever smoking ban which aims to stop people lighting up during November's Asian Games will carry fines of $7.
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Man Bites Police Over A Pet Peeve
Police arrested an 82-year-old man after he bit and kicked officers who had arrived to mediate in a dispute with a neighbor over a domestic pet.
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German Firm Can't Fire Man For 1.8 Cent Theft
A German company that fired a man for the theft of 1.8 euro cents (two U.S. cents) worth of electricity had no grounds for firing him, a court ruled.
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Vuvuzelas Banned From European Soccer Competition
Vuvuzelas have been kicked out of European competitions after UEFA said that the controversial plastic trumpets drowned out supporter.
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Older People Enjoy Reading Negative Stories About Young
Older people like reading negative news stories about their younger counterparts because it boosts their own self-esteem, according to a new study.
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John Lennon's Toilet Sells For $14,740 At Auction
A toilet that belonged to late Beatle John Lennon fetched $14,740 at auction on Saturday.
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"We're About To Crash," Passengers Told In Error
British Airways apologized to passengers after an emergency message warning they were about to crash into the sea was played by mistake.
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T-shirt Explains Philadelphia's Blunt Speech
For Mike Monteiro, a transplanted Philadelphian who now lives in California, his T-shirt says it all.
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Man, Shot In Head, Notices Five Years Later
A Polish man living in Germany went about his business for about five years without noticing he had been shot in the head.
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Typo Vigilantes Correct Errant Signage
If you're confused about the difference between "it's" and "its", or unsure how to spell "cemetery", you're not alone.
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Vuvuzelas Make It Into The Oxford Dictionary
The ever-present hum of the vuvuzela during this year's soccer World Cup catapulted the plastic trumpet to prominence.
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All That Glitters Isn't Gold, Some Of It Is Wine
Like gold, top wines are highly prized, represent wealth and are selling near their historical highs
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Lennon Letter Reaches Singer 34 Years Later
A British folk singer was stunned to find Beatles legend John Lennon had written him a private letter advising him on how to handle success.
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Skateboarding Priest Becomes YouTube Hit
A Hungarian Roman Catholic priest has become a YouTube hit with his distinctive method of spreading the word on wheels.
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