http://bigpondnews.com/rssfeed/OddSpot/ Latest Odd Spot articles. en Fri, 25 May 2012 14:48:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Fugitive_penguin_recaptured_in_Tokyo_754036.html A penguin that escaped from a Tokyo aquarium has been recaptured after 82 days on the run. Fri, 25 May 2012 08:48:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Fugitive_penguin_recaptured_in_Tokyo_754036.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Judge_rules_motorists_may_flash_lights_753971.html A judge ruled that being cited for flashing headlights to warn drivers of police is a violation of rights. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:54:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Judge_rules_motorists_may_flash_lights_753971.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Woman_who_ate_pet_cats_found_with_more_753970.html A senior citizen is under investigation for a second time after authorities discovered 64 cats in her home. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:51:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Woman_who_ate_pet_cats_found_with_more_753970.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Tiger_reportedly_on_the_loose_753969.html Authorities in Washington state were searching for a tiger reportedly prowling the outskirts of Tacoma. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:48:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Tiger_reportedly_on_the_loose_753969.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Ukraine_children_discover_mammoth_skull_753866.html A group of children swimming in the Ukraine have discovered the skull of a wooly mammoth. Thu, 24 May 2012 22:56:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Ukraine_children_discover_mammoth_skull_753866.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Reagan_blood_vial_auction_cancelled_753831.html An auction house has cancelled the online sale of a vial containing Ronald Reagan's dried blood. Thu, 24 May 2012 21:22:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Reagan_blood_vial_auction_cancelled_753831.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Man_played_music_40000_years_ago_753830.html Music was flourishing in Europe thousands of years before the birth of Mozart, Brahms and Beethoven. Thu, 24 May 2012 20:46:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Man_played_music_40000_years_ago_753830.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Guide_dog_becomes_frequent_flyer_753814.html A blind man and his guide dog have notched up 250 flights together. Thu, 24 May 2012 19:01:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/25/Guide_dog_becomes_frequent_flyer_753814.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/24/Man_dragged_off_toilet_by_bear_753656.html A 65-year-old Canadian man was dragged from an outhouse by a ferocious bear. Thu, 24 May 2012 04:33:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/24/Man_dragged_off_toilet_by_bear_753656.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/24/UK_robbers_foiled_by_glued-up_money_753580.html Three London robbers were foiled when their attempt to pry open a stolen cash box unleashed globs of glue. Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/24/UK_robbers_foiled_by_glued-up_money_753580.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/24/Water-powered_Jetpack_makes_Aussie_debut_753465.html A water-powered jetpack is set to make its Australian debut at a Gold Coast boat show this weekend. Wed, 23 May 2012 18:43:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/24/Water-powered_Jetpack_makes_Aussie_debut_753465.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/24/No-parachute_man_lands_safely_753447.html A UK stuntman has became the first person to jump out of a helicopter and land without using a parachute. Wed, 23 May 2012 17:46:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/24/No-parachute_man_lands_safely_753447.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Sweedish_women_trapped_in_chair_753397.html An 84-year-old Swedish woman was trapped in a folding chair for two days after it broke on her balcony. Wed, 23 May 2012 10:47:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Sweedish_women_trapped_in_chair_753397.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Thief_caught_after_wedged_in_fence_753377.html A fat thief made life easy for Swedish cops, becoming wedged in a fence as he tried to make his getaway. Wed, 23 May 2012 09:16:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Thief_caught_after_wedged_in_fence_753377.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/German_women_deafens_telemarketers_753310.html A German has been fined after blowing a whistle down the phone so hard it damaged a telemarketers hearing. Wed, 23 May 2012 04:54:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/German_women_deafens_telemarketers_753310.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Executive_charged_with_theft_over_Legos_753309.html An executive allegedly put fake bar codes on Lego sets, bought them at a discount and resold them online. Wed, 23 May 2012 04:50:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Executive_charged_with_theft_over_Legos_753309.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Female_pilot_boots_sexist_passenger_753217.html A man has been escorted off a Brazilian plane after making sexist comments about women pilots. Tue, 22 May 2012 23:54:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Female_pilot_boots_sexist_passenger_753217.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Ronald_Reagans_blood_up_for_auction_753120.html A Channel Islands online auction house is selling a vial that allegedly contains Ronald Reagan\s blood. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:24:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Ronald_Reagans_blood_up_for_auction_753120.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Auto-correct_makes_Brits_bad_spellers_753071.html Britain is being turned into an 'auto-correct' generation which can't spell words such as separate. Tue, 22 May 2012 17:50:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Auto-correct_makes_Brits_bad_spellers_753071.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Worlds_tallest_tower_opens_in_Tokyo_753067.html The world's tallest tower and Tokyo's biggest new landmark, the Tokyo Sky Tree, has opened to the public. Tue, 22 May 2012 17:43:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Worlds_tallest_tower_opens_in_Tokyo_753067.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Two_men_vandalise_Zuma_penis_painting_753068.html Two men have vandalised a portrait depicting South African president Jacob Zuma with his genitals exposed. Tue, 22 May 2012 17:05:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/23/Two_men_vandalise_Zuma_penis_painting_753068.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/22/Minister_buys_art_with_burger_invoices_752926.html A South African politician has bought a painting with gov money by masking it as a McDonald's purchase. Tue, 22 May 2012 06:21:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/22/Minister_buys_art_with_burger_invoices_752926.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/22/Youths_create_giant_trouser_mosaic_752771.html Youth volunteers in China's Henan Province have created a giant mosaic made out of trousers. Mon, 21 May 2012 23:42:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/22/Youths_create_giant_trouser_mosaic_752771.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/22/Ali_G_town_changes_name_752766.html The English town made infamous by comedian Sacha Baron Cohen's Ali G character has changed its name. Mon, 21 May 2012 23:31:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/22/Ali_G_town_changes_name_752766.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/22/Marijuana_found_floating_off_US_coast_752765.html US coast guards have recovered more than four tonnes of marijuana floating off the coast of California. Mon, 21 May 2012 23:30:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/22/Marijuana_found_floating_off_US_coast_752765.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/22/Dubai_tower_tallest_residential_building_752762.html Dubai has set the Guinness World Record for the world's tallest residential building. Mon, 21 May 2012 23:23:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/22/Dubai_tower_tallest_residential_building_752762.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/22/Olympic_torches_on_eBay_a_day_into_relay_752651.html An Olympic torch has sold on eBay for GBP 153,100 just one day after the first leg of the relay. Mon, 21 May 2012 16:52:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/22/Olympic_torches_on_eBay_a_day_into_relay_752651.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/22/Austs_slowest_racehorse_still_winless_752650.html Australia's slowest racehorse 'Vote for Lust' kept his winless run in tact over the weekend. Mon, 21 May 2012 16:22:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/22/Austs_slowest_racehorse_still_winless_752650.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/21/Drunk_man_arrested_after_golfing_in_city_752601.html A drunk man has been arrested after using the center of the German city of Cologne as a golf driving range. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:38:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/21/Drunk_man_arrested_after_golfing_in_city_752601.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/21/Ennis_misses_last_hurdle_752473.html Jessica Ennis was denied a PB in the 100m hurdles after organizers only put nine barriers instead of 10. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:05:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/21/Ennis_misses_last_hurdle_752473.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/21/Texans_toss_the_coin_to_elect_councillor_752384.html A small Texas town has come up with a novel way of electing a local councillor - with the flip of a coin. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:57:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/21/Texans_toss_the_coin_to_elect_councillor_752384.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/21/Millions_look_skyward_at_rare_eclipse_752369.html Millions across Asia are watching as a rare 'ring of fire' eclipse is crossing their skies. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:21:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/21/Millions_look_skyward_at_rare_eclipse_752369.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/21/Business_bosses_push_for_SA_name_change_752366.html South Australia could soon be renamed just 'Adelaide' or even 'Bradman' if business bosses have their way. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:15:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/21/Business_bosses_push_for_SA_name_change_752366.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/21/Chinese_couples_tie_the_knot_underwater_752362.html Two couples have proved just how "deeply" in love they are by exchanging wedding vows underwater. Sun, 20 May 2012 23:57:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/21/Chinese_couples_tie_the_knot_underwater_752362.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/21/Animal-lovers_paws_for_a_good_cause_752236.html Dogs of all shapes and sizes strutted their stuff for the RSPCA's annual Million Paws Walk on Sunday. Sun, 20 May 2012 17:27:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/21/Animal-lovers_paws_for_a_good_cause_752236.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/20/Wedding_held_in_fantasy_marine_world_752124.html A unique wedding's been held in a fantasy marine world, in China. Sun, 20 May 2012 05:12:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/20/Wedding_held_in_fantasy_marine_world_752124.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/20/Aquarium_moves_shark_tanks_751971.html The sharks of Sydney Aquarium have been moved while their home gets a multi million dollar refurbishment. Sat, 19 May 2012 16:25:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/20/Aquarium_moves_shark_tanks_751971.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/20/Sky_high_air_show_attendance_751970.html High attendance rates at a Defence Force Air show have caused hundreds of people to be turned away. Sat, 19 May 2012 16:13:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/20/Sky_high_air_show_attendance_751970.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/19/One_direction_rack_up_14000_phone_bill_751882.html Simon Cowell paid One Direction's huge phone bill which amounted to £14,000. Sat, 19 May 2012 06:31:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/19/One_direction_rack_up_14000_phone_bill_751882.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/19/Make_women_uglier_751757.html There has been a controversial idea that making women uglier would lower the HIV infection rate in Zimbabwe. Fri, 18 May 2012 20:50:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/19/Make_women_uglier_751757.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/19/Nude_dancers_at_Paris_cabaret_end_strike_751731.html French nude dancers return to work after settling a pay dispute Fri, 18 May 2012 18:53:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/19/Nude_dancers_at_Paris_cabaret_end_strike_751731.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/19/Sri_Lankan_woman_bites_off_lovers_penis_751729.html A woman has bitten off her lover's penis after a fight Fri, 18 May 2012 18:51:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/19/Sri_Lankan_woman_bites_off_lovers_penis_751729.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/19/Worlds_shortest_man_reaches_new_heights_751710.html The world's shortest man has scaled the Harbour Bridge in Sydney Fri, 18 May 2012 17:46:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/19/Worlds_shortest_man_reaches_new_heights_751710.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/18/Olive_tree_is_dedicated_to_US_first_lady_751546.html In Italy a 1,400-year-old olive tree called 'The Queen' has been dedicated to US First Lady Michelle Obama. Fri, 18 May 2012 04:43:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/18/Olive_tree_is_dedicated_to_US_first_lady_751546.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/18/Swarm_of_bees_delays_game_in_Denver_751543.html A swarm of bees congregated near the Rockies' first-base before the fifth inning started at Coors Field. Fri, 18 May 2012 04:07:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/18/Swarm_of_bees_delays_game_in_Denver_751543.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/18/US_kids_are_better_behaved_survey_751542.html New research shows US adults are doing a little better than their contemporaries in the UK and Aust. Fri, 18 May 2012 03:57:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/18/US_kids_are_better_behaved_survey_751542.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/18/Little-known_Aust_golfer_makes_record_751535.html A little-known Aust golfing pro has set a provisional world-record, shooting 16-under 55 in Oklahoma. Fri, 18 May 2012 03:26:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/18/Little-known_Aust_golfer_makes_record_751535.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/18/Walking_and_texting_carries_fines_751484.html People caught texting on their mobile phones while walking face being fined by police in a US town. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:33:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/18/Walking_and_texting_carries_fines_751484.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/18/Court_heard_how_a_CFO_snapped_751486.html A CFO allegedly used a bat to intimidate his boss Fri, 18 May 2012 00:33:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/18/Court_heard_how_a_CFO_snapped_751486.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/17/Philadelphia_man_asks_for_survey_of_date_751258.html Philadelphia man asks woman to complete survey after date. Thu, 17 May 2012 06:25:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/17/Philadelphia_man_asks_for_survey_of_date_751258.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/17/Limbless_man_to_swim_around-the-world_751257.html Limbless Frenchman begins epic round-the-world swim. Thu, 17 May 2012 06:25:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/17/Limbless_man_to_swim_around-the-world_751257.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/17/Student_sues_private_school_for_failing_751256.html Aussie teen sues prestigious high school after failing to get into law course. Thu, 17 May 2012 06:24:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/17/Student_sues_private_school_for_failing_751256.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/17/Prince_Phillips_royal_flush_751255.html Royal flush as UK's Prince Philip makes rakish comment about unzipping woman's dress. Thu, 17 May 2012 06:24:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/17/Prince_Phillips_royal_flush_751255.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/17/Gaydar_exists_US_study_shows_751188.html Most people possess an automatic 'gaydar', research has shown. Thu, 17 May 2012 02:44:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/17/Gaydar_exists_US_study_shows_751188.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/17/Dolphins_not_bisexual_after_all_751151.html After reports claiming dolphins engage in bisexuality, the scientists say they have been misunderstood. Thu, 17 May 2012 01:07:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/17/Dolphins_not_bisexual_after_all_751151.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/17/Man_protests_restaruants_false_ad_751150.html A man is protesting a restaurant where the all-you-can-eat special did not give him all he could eat. Thu, 17 May 2012 01:06:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/17/Man_protests_restaruants_false_ad_751150.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/17/Man_catches_naked_stranger_masturbating_751149.html A man was horrified after catching a man masturbating in his driveway through his home security cameras. Thu, 17 May 2012 01:04:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/17/Man_catches_naked_stranger_masturbating_751149.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/17/Horse_swims_out_to_sea_751147.html Sometimes when you lead a horse to water, he takes off swimming. Thu, 17 May 2012 01:02:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/17/Horse_swims_out_to_sea_751147.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/17/Drunk_German_crashes_wedding_751148.html A German couple's wedding party was rudely interrupted by a drunken crasher. Thu, 17 May 2012 01:02:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/17/Drunk_German_crashes_wedding_751148.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/16/Historic_royal_diamond_sells_for_US97m_750774.html A centuries-old diamond passed down through generations of European royalty has fetched $A9.77m at auction. Tue, 15 May 2012 23:02:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/16/Historic_royal_diamond_sells_for_US97m_750774.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/16/Worlds_oldest_yoga_instructer_750754.html Tao Prochon-Lynch is now the Guinness World Record's eldest yoga instructor at aged 93. Tue, 15 May 2012 22:18:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/16/Worlds_oldest_yoga_instructer_750754.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/16/TV_just_for_dogs_750753.html The very first cable television network has been created for dogs to keep them occupied through-out the day. Tue, 15 May 2012 22:02:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/16/TV_just_for_dogs_750753.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/15/Tallest_Lego_tower_in_Korea_750412.html The world's largest LEGO tower, measuring in at 31.9 metres, has been built by 4,000 children in Korea. Mon, 14 May 2012 23:13:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/15/Tallest_Lego_tower_in_Korea_750412.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/15/Denmark_flat_implosion_750295.html Two decaying apartment blocks have been levelled in a spectacular fashion in Denmark. Mon, 14 May 2012 19:13:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/15/Denmark_flat_implosion_750295.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/15/Worlds_shortest_man_visits_Sydney_750296.html The world's shortest man is visiting Sydney after being flown from his home in Nepal by a radio station. Mon, 14 May 2012 18:37:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/15/Worlds_shortest_man_visits_Sydney_750296.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/14/Grand_D-I-Y_designs_749954.html The British govt is encouraging people to build their own homes, taking advantage of the DIY trend. Sun, 13 May 2012 19:05:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/14/Grand_D-I-Y_designs_749954.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/14/Recycled_garbage_boat_race_749940.html The Philippines have taken recycling to the next level with a garbage boat race on a local beach. Sun, 13 May 2012 18:55:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/14/Recycled_garbage_boat_race_749940.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/14/Sandwich_celebrates_250_years_of_sangers_749943.html The British town of Sandwich is staging a re-enactment of when the town's earl invented the sandwich. Sun, 13 May 2012 18:40:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/14/Sandwich_celebrates_250_years_of_sangers_749943.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/14/Rocket_spectacular_marks_wet_season_749941.html To mark the beginning of the rainy season hundreds of Thai villagers have hosted an annual rocket festival. Sun, 13 May 2012 18:35:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/14/Rocket_spectacular_marks_wet_season_749941.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/13/Orient_Express_dining_car_restored_749656.html After decades of neglect a 100-year-old Orient Express dining car has been restored to its prime in Hungary. Sat, 12 May 2012 18:56:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/13/Orient_Express_dining_car_restored_749656.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/13/Singapore_Airports_three_dimensions_749655.html Singapore's International airport has been transformed into a stately home, thanks to a 3D visual illusion. Sat, 12 May 2012 18:55:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/13/Singapore_Airports_three_dimensions_749655.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/12/Dead_man_wakes_at_funeral_749638.html The funeral of a 28-year-old in Egypt turned into a celebration when he woke up after being declared dead. Sat, 12 May 2012 13:40:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/12/Dead_man_wakes_at_funeral_749638.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/12/World_record_broken_in_black_taxi_749594.html Two world records have been broken by friends who have travelled 450 days to 51 countries in a British cab. Sat, 12 May 2012 10:43:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/12/World_record_broken_in_black_taxi_749594.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/12/WWI_relics_found_in_garage_clean-up_749590.html A rare German firearm is among World War I relics uncovered during a Melbourne family's garage clean-up. Sat, 12 May 2012 10:13:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/12/WWI_relics_found_in_garage_clean-up_749590.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/12/Vienna_opens_a_cat_cafe_749533.html A cat café has recently opened in Vienna, where five cats rescued from animal shelters charm customers. Sat, 12 May 2012 05:04:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/12/Vienna_opens_a_cat_cafe_749533.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/12/Lifetime_ban_for_serial_egg_thief_749434.html A serial egg thief has been banned from Scotland during the bird breeding season for the rest of his life. Fri, 11 May 2012 20:57:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/12/Lifetime_ban_for_serial_egg_thief_749434.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/12/Dad_jumps_from_car_to_save_daughter_749431.html A man in China has jumped out if his moving car to rescue his four-year-old daughter. Fri, 11 May 2012 20:46:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/12/Dad_jumps_from_car_to_save_daughter_749431.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/11/Tebow_to_be_subject_of_E_special_749270.html Tim Tebow will be the subject of an E! special later this year. Fri, 11 May 2012 05:55:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/11/Tebow_to_be_subject_of_E_special_749270.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/11/War_on_burping_livestock_begins_749269.html The Livestock Methane Research Cluster, aims to reduce methane emissions from Australian grazing lands. Fri, 11 May 2012 05:55:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/11/War_on_burping_livestock_begins_749269.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/11/California_golf_course_approved_749187.html California regulators approve expansion of Pebble Beach golf resort. Fri, 11 May 2012 00:29:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/11/California_golf_course_approved_749187.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/11/Thunder_PA_stood_down_amid_sex_claims_749184.html Thunder PA announcer stood down amid sex abuse claims. Fri, 11 May 2012 00:18:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/11/Thunder_PA_stood_down_amid_sex_claims_749184.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/11/Human-machine_duet_performs_in_Riga_749172.html French performer Philippe Praisson has created an unlikely dance partner out of a machine. Thu, 10 May 2012 23:47:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/11/Human-machine_duet_performs_in_Riga_749172.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/11/Frances_spiderman_scale_skyscraper_749104.html France's self-proclaimed Spiderman has climbed the country's tallest skyscraper using no safety ropes. Thu, 10 May 2012 20:38:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/11/Frances_spiderman_scale_skyscraper_749104.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/11/Prince_of_Wales_delivers_the_weather_749103.html Viewers in Scotland got to see the Prince of Wales step in and deliver the weather. Thu, 10 May 2012 20:38:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/11/Prince_of_Wales_delivers_the_weather_749103.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/10/Butcher_admits_to_seven_marriages_748798.html A 42-year-old man has admitted to being a serial husband, marrying seven different women. Wed, 09 May 2012 23:53:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/10/Butcher_admits_to_seven_marriages_748798.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/10/Catholic_priest_meets_wife_at_night_club_748797.html A Catholic priest, Father Kevin Lee, has found the love = whilst at a nightclub called Shinju No Mori. Wed, 09 May 2012 23:52:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/10/Catholic_priest_meets_wife_at_night_club_748797.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/09/Stilettos_influence_prosthetics_design_748664.html Women in stilettos and ostriches have unwittingly contributed to scientific advancement. Wed, 09 May 2012 10:34:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/09/Stilettos_influence_prosthetics_design_748664.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/09/Iced_bra_aims_to_keep_Japanese_cool_748663.html A bra with built-in ice packs, a wind chime and a sprig of mint has been unveiled in Japan. Wed, 09 May 2012 10:34:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/09/Iced_bra_aims_to_keep_Japanese_cool_748663.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/09/Fish_and_Chips_in_danger_748662.html Prince Charles warned Britain's iconic fish and chip's may be at risk without more sustainable management. Wed, 09 May 2012 10:34:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/09/Fish_and_Chips_in_danger_748662.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/09/A_man_digs_up_a_dead_pet_taking_photos_748456.html New York man held after digging up woman's dead chinchilla, sending her photo of it Tue, 08 May 2012 23:10:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/09/A_man_digs_up_a_dead_pet_taking_photos_748456.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/09/The_worlds_largest_chess_piece_unveiled_748424.html A king was crowned in St. Louis as the world's largest chess piece was unveiled by Guinness World Records. Tue, 08 May 2012 21:58:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/09/The_worlds_largest_chess_piece_unveiled_748424.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/09/102-year-old_Romanian_goes_into_politics_748377.html A 102-year old Romanian woman will reportedly work on the electoral campaign of a Liberal Party candidate. Tue, 08 May 2012 19:26:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/09/102-year-old_Romanian_goes_into_politics_748377.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/09/Polar_trek_music_to_be_released_748376.html The sounds from 'Scott's attempt to conquer the South Pole' are to be released to a new generation. Tue, 08 May 2012 19:26:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/09/Polar_trek_music_to_be_released_748376.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/08/Nevada_allows_self-driving_cars_747976.html Drivers in the US state of Nevada could soon be sharing the road with self-driving cars. Mon, 07 May 2012 21:48:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/08/Nevada_allows_self-driving_cars_747976.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/08/Analysis_suggests_France_cave_art_oldest_747975.html Scientists believe they can confirm paintings in a famous French cave are the oldest ever discovered. Mon, 07 May 2012 21:48:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/08/Analysis_suggests_France_cave_art_oldest_747975.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/08/Lawn_mowing_races_take_off_747901.html The 2012 Lawn Mowing Racing season has gotten off to a muddy start in Billinghurst, West Sussex. Mon, 07 May 2012 17:48:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/08/Lawn_mowing_races_take_off_747901.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/07/Town_readies_for_goat_race_spectacle_747759.html Australia's richest goat race has drawn a record field and a stream of curious visitors to central QLD. Mon, 07 May 2012 04:54:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/07/Town_readies_for_goat_race_spectacle_747759.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/07/Church_warns_women_should_marry_earlier_747639.html The Catholic Church believes women need to marry earlier to avoid the Australian man drought. Mon, 07 May 2012 01:11:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/07/Church_warns_women_should_marry_earlier_747639.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/07/China_marks_World_Laughter_Day_747480.html Crowds of people have gathered at Hong Kong's iconic Victoria Harbour to mark World Laughter Day. Sun, 06 May 2012 17:39:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/07/China_marks_World_Laughter_Day_747480.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/07/TV_teaches_girl_life-saving_technique_747479.html A child has used the Heimlich maneuver to save her friend's life, after learning the technique on a TV show. Sun, 06 May 2012 17:01:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/07/TV_teaches_girl_life-saving_technique_747479.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/07/Escort_agency_offers_girls_virginity_747478.html Women's rights advocates have slammed a Melbourne escort agency for offering to sell a teenager's virginity. Sun, 06 May 2012 17:01:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/07/Escort_agency_offers_girls_virginity_747478.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/06/Enigma_cogs_found_in_cupboard_747438.html A set of cogs from Britain's World War II Enigma code-breaking machine has been discovered. Sun, 06 May 2012 10:17:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/06/Enigma_cogs_found_in_cupboard_747438.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/06/Cat_survives_2_hours_in_washing_machine_747374.html A cat has survived after being tossed around inside a washing machine for almost two hours in Johannesburg. Sun, 06 May 2012 05:01:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/06/Cat_survives_2_hours_in_washing_machine_747374.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/06/Robbed_while_hypnotised_woman_claims_747373.html Boston police are investigating a woman's claim that she was robbed by thieves who hypnotised her. Sun, 06 May 2012 04:52:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/06/Robbed_while_hypnotised_woman_claims_747373.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/06/Woman_finds_used_bandage_in_soup_747372.html A woman found a used bandage in her chicken and rice soup at an Italian restaurant in Florida. Sun, 06 May 2012 04:52:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/06/Woman_finds_used_bandage_in_soup_747372.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/06/Woman_fakes_cancer_for_breast_implants_747323.html US woman fakes breast cancer to raise cash for breast implants Sun, 06 May 2012 03:11:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/06/Woman_fakes_cancer_for_breast_implants_747323.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/06/US_squirrel_loves_waterskiing_747328.html A US squirrel has mastered the art of waterskiing while being pulled along by a remote-controlled boat. Sun, 06 May 2012 03:00:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/06/US_squirrel_loves_waterskiing_747328.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/06/Man_finds_dinosaur_bone_in_garden_747324.html A man gardening at his home in northwestern France has found a 100 million-year-old dinosaur bone. Sun, 06 May 2012 02:48:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/06/Man_finds_dinosaur_bone_in_garden_747324.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/06/Pet_budgie_talks_to_Police_747319.html An escapee pet budgie has been reunited with its owner after it was able to tell police its address. Sun, 06 May 2012 02:28:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/06/Pet_budgie_talks_to_Police_747319.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/06/You_can_call_him_Dr_Shaq_747318.html Shaquille O'Neal received his doctoral degree in education from Miami's Barry University on Saturday. Sun, 06 May 2012 02:28:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/06/You_can_call_him_Dr_Shaq_747318.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/05/Fatboys_win_water_bombing_competition_746955.html Contestants have made a splash at the World Water Bombing championships in Sheffield, England. Sat, 05 May 2012 00:15:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/05/Fatboys_win_water_bombing_competition_746955.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/05/Skateboarding_bulldog_turns_heads_746950.html A Bulldog named Max is turning heads in the United States with his amazing skateboarding skills. Sat, 05 May 2012 00:01:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/05/Skateboarding_bulldog_turns_heads_746950.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/05/Boy_points_out_inaccurate_map_to_The_Met_746947.html A Connecticut seventh-grader found an inaccuracy with a map at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Fri, 04 May 2012 23:46:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/05/Boy_points_out_inaccurate_map_to_The_Met_746947.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/05/Tas_scientist_helps_prove_Mars_had_water_746946.html A University of Tasmania scientist is part of a team that says it can prove that water flowed on Mars. Fri, 04 May 2012 23:40:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/05/Tas_scientist_helps_prove_Mars_had_water_746946.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/05/Canada_going_penniless_marks_coins_end_746945.html Canada s last penny has been struck at the Royal Canadian Mint and will become a museum piece. Fri, 04 May 2012 23:40:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/05/Canada_going_penniless_marks_coins_end_746945.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/05/Adolf_Hitler_was_a_secret_cocaine_user_746944.html Nazi leader Adolf Hitler regularly snorted cocaine, according to newly-released medical documents. Fri, 04 May 2012 23:39:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/05/Adolf_Hitler_was_a_secret_cocaine_user_746944.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/04/South_African_cat_survives_spin_wash_746836.html Tabitha the cat has emerged washed, rinsed and unharmed after almost two hours inside a washing machine. Fri, 04 May 2012 11:47:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/05/04/South_African_cat_survives_spin_wash_746836.html