http://bigpondnews.com/rssfeed/OddSpot/ Latest Odd Spot articles. en Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:17:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/12/Masks_come_out_for_Venice_carnival_717489.html Venice has been transformed into a giant masquerade party for the opening weekend of the Venice carnival. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:19:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/12/Masks_come_out_for_Venice_carnival_717489.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/12/Penguin_wedding_held_at_aquarium_717488.html Two penguins have tied the knot at the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:17:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/12/Penguin_wedding_held_at_aquarium_717488.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/12/California_to_fine_frisbee_throwers_717460.html Pitching a frisbee or throwing a ball on the beaches of LA County could see you slapped with a $100 penalty. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:52:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/12/California_to_fine_frisbee_throwers_717460.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/11/Chocolate_record_set_in_Georgia_717207.html Ten chocolate lovers ate their way to a new World Record by eating truffles in the shortest possible time. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:54:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/11/Chocolate_record_set_in_Georgia_717207.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/11/Penny-farthing_to_set_New_Zealand_record_717159.html David Wilson is set to become the first man to ride the length of New Zealand on a penny-farthing. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:04:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/11/Penny-farthing_to_set_New_Zealand_record_717159.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/10/Papier_mache_rhino_attacks_zoo_staff_716854.html Japanese police and zoo keepers were required to fend off a papier mache rhino for an emergency drill. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:20:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/10/Papier_mache_rhino_attacks_zoo_staff_716854.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/10/Nazi_surgery_kit_withdrawn_from_sale_716848.html A surgical kit advertised as belonging to a Nazi concentration camp commandant has been withdrawn from sale. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:35:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/10/Nazi_surgery_kit_withdrawn_from_sale_716848.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/09/Fame_awaits_new_worlds_shortest_man_716625.html Chandra Bahadur Dangi, who stands at just 56cm, will have his claim as the shortest man in history tested. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:35:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/09/Fame_awaits_new_worlds_shortest_man_716625.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/09/Possum_causes_major_Sydney_power_outage_716556.html A rogue possum left more than 12,000 homes and businesses on Sydney's north shore without power. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:19:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/09/Possum_causes_major_Sydney_power_outage_716556.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/09/Pets_a_favoured_Valentine_for_some_716547.html For many pet owners, Toto or Tiger will be the preferred companion this Valentine's Day. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:01:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/09/Pets_a_favoured_Valentine_for_some_716547.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/09/River_worm_sighting_in_Iceland_716462.html Footage has surfaced in Iceland showing what looks like a creature swimming in Jokulsa River. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:06:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/09/River_worm_sighting_in_Iceland_716462.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/09/Indian_state_ministers_resign_716454.html Three Indian state ministers have resigned after being accused of watching pornography during a debate. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:15:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/09/Indian_state_ministers_resign_716454.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/08/Dutch_on_edge_for_word_on_ice_race_716287.html More than 16,000 skaters await the green light for the Eleven Cities Race to recommence after 11 years. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:04:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/08/Dutch_on_edge_for_word_on_ice_race_716287.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/08/Mum_in_China_gives_birth_to_7kg_bub_716286.html A mother in central China has given birth to a 7kg baby, possibly the largest newborn in the country. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:58:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/08/Mum_in_China_gives_birth_to_7kg_bub_716286.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/08/Sheep_have_huge_diversity_of_genes_716224.html Sheep have a greater diversity of genes than many other animals because of the way they have been bred. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:20:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/08/Sheep_have_huge_diversity_of_genes_716224.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/08/Tiny_primate_talks_in_ultrasound_716219.html The Philippine tarsier communicates in a range of ultrasound inaudible to predator and prey alike. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:09:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/08/Tiny_primate_talks_in_ultrasound_716219.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/08/Fans_turn_out_to_see_resurrected_singer_716133.html Thousands have turned out to greet a Zulu folk musician, believing he had returned from the dead. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:13:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/08/Fans_turn_out_to_see_resurrected_singer_716133.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/08/Britain_marks_Dickens_200th_birthday_716130.html Britain on Tuesday marked the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens, the first global celebrity author. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:59:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/08/Britain_marks_Dickens_200th_birthday_716130.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/08/Sisters_named_oldest_living_twins_716087.html Two 102-year-old sisters have been named the world's oldest living twins by the Guinness Book of Records. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:51:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/08/Sisters_named_oldest_living_twins_716087.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/08/Lizard_endures_washing_machine_spin_716067.html A rare lizard has survived a flight in a freezing cold luggage hold only to then be put through the wash. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:18:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/08/Lizard_endures_washing_machine_spin_716067.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/07/Cat_brings_EPL_match_to_a_standstill_715849.html An EPL match was brought to a standstill after a furry intruder invaded the pitch. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:17:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/07/Cat_brings_EPL_match_to_a_standstill_715849.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/07/Animals_do_it_tough_too_in_Europe_freeze_715779.html Animals at Belgrade Zoo are escaping the frosty weather sweeping Europe thanks to some extra heating. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:06:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/07/Animals_do_it_tough_too_in_Europe_freeze_715779.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/07/Toddler_stuck_in_vending_machine_715753.html A toddler has climbed up the chute of a vending machine after seeing a toy he wanted to play with. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:24:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/07/Toddler_stuck_in_vending_machine_715753.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/07/Beer_key_to_ultra_runners_success_715723.html A runner claims beer helped him become the only man to run marathons on seven continents in under five days. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:52:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/07/Beer_key_to_ultra_runners_success_715723.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/06/Psychic_juror_prompts_retrial_715375.html A juror in a Brisbane arson case has caused a retrial after claiming she was psychic. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:15:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/06/Psychic_juror_prompts_retrial_715375.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/06/Snakes_wreak_havoc_in_Florida_715367.html Giant snakes appear to be wiping out the mammal population of Florida's Everglades, it is being warned. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:32:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/06/Snakes_wreak_havoc_in_Florida_715367.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/06/Welcome_to_the_Divorce_Hotel_715365.html A hotel in the Netherlands helps husbands and wives to arrange the documentation to end their marriage. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:25:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/06/Welcome_to_the_Divorce_Hotel_715365.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/05/Would-be_French_leader_flour-bombed_715109.html A politician hoping to be the next French president has been flour-bombed as he prepared to make a speech. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:22:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/05/Would-be_French_leader_flour-bombed_715109.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/05/Groom_crashes_Lamborghini_before_wedding_715106.html A memorable wedding has been held in NSW after the groom crashed a Lamborghini on the way to the ceremony. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:10:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/05/Groom_crashes_Lamborghini_before_wedding_715106.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/04/Explorers_told_to_leave_Peru_tribe_alone_714896.html Peru calls on explorers to stay away from an Amazon basin rainforest tribe after pictures appeared online. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:13:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/04/Explorers_told_to_leave_Peru_tribe_alone_714896.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/04/Pig_picture_sends_up_Vermont_police_714833.html Vermont's police force was oink-credibly embarrassed when they realised their emblem showed a pig. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:58:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/04/Pig_picture_sends_up_Vermont_police_714833.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/04/Kobayashi_eats_record_337_chicken_wings_714742.html Takeru Kobayashi has eaten a record 337 chicken wings to take the prize in a Philadelphia competition. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:49:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/04/Kobayashi_eats_record_337_chicken_wings_714742.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/04/Cab_driver_imprisoned_passenger_in_boot_714709.html A 57-year-old German taxi driver has been sentenced to jail for locking a woman passenger in the boot. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:02:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/04/Cab_driver_imprisoned_passenger_in_boot_714709.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/04/Zoo_gives_monkeys_red_wine_714683.html A zoo in the freezing steppes of Kazakhstan is giving its monkeys red wine to ward off winter colds. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:19:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/04/Zoo_gives_monkeys_red_wine_714683.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/04/Sheep_herding_bunny_an_online_hit_714682.html Champis the bunny shot to online fame last week due to his skills herding a flock of sheep. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:17:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/04/Sheep_herding_bunny_an_online_hit_714682.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/04/Sickies_on_the_increase_in_Australia_714645.html Australians are now talking 9.5 days sick leave a year, which is one 'sickie' every six weeks. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:11:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/04/Sickies_on_the_increase_in_Australia_714645.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/04/Mum_buys_snatched_Djokovic_shirt_back_714644.html The mother of the teen who had Novak Djokovic's Australia Open shirt 'snatched' of her has bought it back. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:55:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/04/Mum_buys_snatched_Djokovic_shirt_back_714644.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/03/Cargo_ship_smashes_through_US_bridge_714594.html A cargo ship has smashed through a US bridge after being too tall to go under it, leaving a 300ft gap. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:42:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/03/Cargo_ship_smashes_through_US_bridge_714594.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/03/Man_dies_after_23-hour_gaming_marathon_714589.html A Taiwan man has died after playing a computer game at an internet cafe for 23 hours. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:33:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/03/Man_dies_after_23-hour_gaming_marathon_714589.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/03/Michelle_Obama_Iron_Lady_of_pressups_714370.html Politics has a new Iron Lady, after Michelle Obama knocked out 25 press-ups on American television. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:19:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/03/Michelle_Obama_Iron_Lady_of_pressups_714370.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/03/Nepalese_claims_to_be_worlds_short_man_714369.html Guinness World Record experts in Nepal will measure a 72-year-old claiming to be the world's shortest man. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:18:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/03/Nepalese_claims_to_be_worlds_short_man_714369.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/03/Royal_Navy_team_captures_deadly_stowaway_714316.html Royal Navy aircraft engineers spoke of their shock after finding a deadly black widow spider stowaway. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:53:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/03/Royal_Navy_team_captures_deadly_stowaway_714316.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/03/Scientists_dash_deer-eating_cat_theory_714313.html Scientists said two deer, thought to have been savaged by a big cat, were actually eaten by a fox or a dog. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:20:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/03/Scientists_dash_deer-eating_cat_theory_714313.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/02/Single_Aussies_deprived_of_romance_714065.html Cupid is letting Aussies down, with 95 per cent of singletons admitting they are deprived of romance. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:10:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/02/Single_Aussies_deprived_of_romance_714065.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/02/Gillard_escape_honoured_in_shoe_design_714064.html The shoe company that made Gillard's lost shoe on Aust Day wants to make sure she's not left barefoot again. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:09:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/02/Gillard_escape_honoured_in_shoe_design_714064.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/02/Miniature_blimp_to_monitor_Rio_Carnival_714053.html Rio authorities will use a mini remote-controlled blimp to keep an eye on revellers during Carnival. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:22:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/02/Miniature_blimp_to_monitor_Rio_Carnival_714053.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/02/Spain_says_it_has_Mona_Lisa_copy_714016.html Spain's Prado Museum says it has a copy of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:19:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/02/Spain_says_it_has_Mona_Lisa_copy_714016.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/02/Wind-walking_sculptures_Melbourne_debut_713923.html Renowned Dutch Artist Theo Jansen has unveiled a wind-walking sculpture in Melbourne's Federation Square. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:31:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/02/Wind-walking_sculptures_Melbourne_debut_713923.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/02/Mini_blimp_to_monitor_Rios_Carnival_713922.html Rio authorities will use a mini remote-controlled blimp to keep an eye on revellers during Carnival. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:48:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/02/Mini_blimp_to_monitor_Rios_Carnival_713922.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/01/Brain_size_helps_people_make_friends_713832.html Making friends and being popular may boil down to the size of your forebrain, a study suggests. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:25:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/01/Brain_size_helps_people_make_friends_713832.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/01/Football_fan_handcuffs_self_to_goalpost_713665.html Manchester City's EPL clash with Everton was disrupted when a spectator handcuffed himself to the goalposts. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:44:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/01/Football_fan_handcuffs_self_to_goalpost_713665.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/01/Isolated_Amazon_tribe_caught_on_film_713622.html Rare photos of an uncontacted tribe in the Amazon have been captured by a British advocacy group. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:43:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/01/Isolated_Amazon_tribe_caught_on_film_713622.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/01/Matthew_Broderick_spoofs_Bueller_in_ad_713532.html Matthew Broderick has revived his iconic character from Ferris Bueller's Day Off for a Honda CR-V ad. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:25:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/01/Matthew_Broderick_spoofs_Bueller_in_ad_713532.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/01/German_doctor_wins_Tough_Guy_race_713531.html German doctor Knut Hoehler has won England's annual Tough Guy Race, which took place in freezing conditions. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:00:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/01/German_doctor_wins_Tough_Guy_race_713531.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/31/Obama_asks_for_mans_CV_713431.html US President Barack Obama is trying to rebuild the American economy, one job at a time, literally. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:41:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/31/Obama_asks_for_mans_CV_713431.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/31/Eye_of_the_Tiger_composer_sues_Gingrich_713358.html The composer of the song Eye of the Tiger has sued Republican Newt Gingrich to halt its use in his campaign. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:02:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/31/Eye_of_the_Tiger_composer_sues_Gingrich_713358.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/31/6kg_baby_boy_born_in_US_713254.html A US woman has given birth to a boy weighing 6.2 kilograms - without the aid of surgery. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:31:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/31/6kg_baby_boy_born_in_US_713254.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/31/Thousands_take_Polar_Bear_Plunge_713093.html Thousands of brave swimmers have taken the plunge into freezing waters for a good cause in the US. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:03:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/31/Thousands_take_Polar_Bear_Plunge_713093.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/31/Siberian_Huskies_face_off_in_Belarus_713092.html More than 100 dogs have been put to the test at the International Dog Sledding tournament in Belarus. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:20:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/31/Siberian_Huskies_face_off_in_Belarus_713092.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/30/Women_better_at_parking_than_men_713060.html Women are better at parking than men, according to new research which contradicts popular belief. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:54:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/30/Women_better_at_parking_than_men_713060.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/30/Doves_scuttle_Popes_peace_gesture_712798.html The Pope has called for a new peace in the Holy Land between Israelis and Palestinians. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:30:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/30/Doves_scuttle_Popes_peace_gesture_712798.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/30/Gosling_sends_Thai_paparazzi_into_a_spin_712714.html Hollywood heart throb Ryan Gosling has sent the paparazzi into overdrive in Thailand. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:52:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/30/Gosling_sends_Thai_paparazzi_into_a_spin_712714.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/30/Aussies_compete_in_Tuna_Tossing_comp_712712.html Competitors from across Australia have vied for the honour of Tuna Tossing champion at Port Lincoln in SA. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:19:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/30/Aussies_compete_in_Tuna_Tossing_comp_712712.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/29/US_woman_surrenders_71_pet_rats_712534.html A US woman was overwhelmed when her two pet rats multiplied to 71 and surrendered the rodents to a shelter. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:28:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/29/US_woman_surrenders_71_pet_rats_712534.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/29/Lego_man_launched_into_space_712528.html Two Canadian high school students have launched a Lego man 80,000 feet above sea level. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:11:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/29/Lego_man_launched_into_space_712528.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/29/Hobbit_casting_call_shut_down_amid_chaos_712449.html A casting call for 'The Hobbit' was shut down after thousands of people turned up, creating traffic chaos. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:02:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/29/Hobbit_casting_call_shut_down_amid_chaos_712449.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/29/Airline_collapses_stranding_passengers_712441.html Passengers were stranded at Spanish airports after the airline Spanair abruptly went bust. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:49:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/29/Airline_collapses_stranding_passengers_712441.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/29/Topless_protesters_detained_at_Davos_712443.html Three topless Ukrainian protesters were detained after trying to break into an event at the Davos forum. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:48:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/29/Topless_protesters_detained_at_Davos_712443.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/29/SKorean_activists_send_socks_to_NKorea_712442.html South Korean activists have floated giant balloons carrying boxes of socks into North Korea. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:48:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/29/SKorean_activists_send_socks_to_NKorea_712442.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/28/Cat_has_total_knee_replacement_712356.html A US cat has received a knee replacement and its owners say the $18,800 bill will be money well spent. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:39:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/28/Cat_has_total_knee_replacement_712356.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/28/Greek_priest_held_over_treasure_hunt_712235.html Greek police arrested a village priest and church elder for allegedly digging for treasure inside a church. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:43:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/28/Greek_priest_held_over_treasure_hunt_712235.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/28/Snake_dies_from_babys_bite_712236.html A dangerous encounter between a snake and a baby ended unexpectedly when the boy bit off the reptile's head. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:42:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/28/Snake_dies_from_babys_bite_712236.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/28/Cat_chaos_grounds_flight_for_hours_712238.html A flight was held up for four hours when a cat escaped from its carrycase and ran amok in the cockpit. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:42:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/28/Cat_chaos_grounds_flight_for_hours_712238.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/28/Grandmas_body_kept_in_storage_unit_712237.html Police say a casket containing a woman's remains had been kept by her family in a storage unit for 17 years. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:42:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/28/Grandmas_body_kept_in_storage_unit_712237.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/27/Thailand_gets_taste_for_elephant_meat_712072.html A taste for eating elephant meat has emerged in Thailand and could pose a new threat to the local species. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:49:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/27/Thailand_gets_taste_for_elephant_meat_712072.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/27/Space_experts_ground_Gingrich_moon_base_712071.html Newt Gingrich's promise of a permanent moon base by 2020 has been quashed by experts. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:49:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/27/Space_experts_ground_Gingrich_moon_base_712071.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/27/US_student_finds_cocaine_in_textbook_711935.html A US student discovered a package of cocaine in a used terrorism textbook she bought from Amazon.com. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:05:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/27/US_student_finds_cocaine_in_textbook_711935.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/27/Corpse_wakes_up_avoids_fiery_death_711933.html An Indian woman who was wrongly declared dead has narrowly escaped being burned alive on her funeral pyre. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:00:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/27/Corpse_wakes_up_avoids_fiery_death_711933.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/27/Cocaine_mistakenly_sent_to_UN_HQ_711932.html A 16kg consignment of cocaine that Mexican drug traffickers recently lost was accidentally sent to the UN. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:50:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/27/Cocaine_mistakenly_sent_to_UN_HQ_711932.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/26/Armed_robber_shoots_himself_in_foot_711742.html A bank robber in Brazil spent very little time on the run from police - because he shot himself in the foot. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:30:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/26/Armed_robber_shoots_himself_in_foot_711742.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/26/Invisibility_cloak_a_step_closer_711708.html US scientists have reported a further step towards a celebrated 'invisibility cloak'. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:10:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/26/Invisibility_cloak_a_step_closer_711708.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/26/SA_swimmers_try_to_break_world_record_711706.html Over 500 swimmers on inflatable devices waded into Adelaide's Glenelg beach to try to break a world record. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:08:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/26/SA_swimmers_try_to_break_world_record_711706.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/26/Dummy_damage_prompts_ride_rethink_711623.html Experts have been ordered to redesign a rollercoaster in the UK after dummies lost limbs during tests. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:26:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/26/Dummy_damage_prompts_ride_rethink_711623.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/26/Woman_spends_week_stuck_in_pond_711514.html A US woman who drove her car into a muddy pond spent a week in the vehicle before going to ask for help. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:16:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/26/Woman_spends_week_stuck_in_pond_711514.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/26/Miley_Cyrus_tucks_into_X-rated_bday_cake_711474.html Graphic pictures have emerged of singer Miley Cyrus tucking into an X-rated birthday cake. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:13:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/26/Miley_Cyrus_tucks_into_X-rated_bday_cake_711474.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/26/Shopkeeper_beats_off_robber_with_mop_711473.html A British store owner was caught on video fending off a crowbar-wielding masked man using a mop. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:13:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/26/Shopkeeper_beats_off_robber_with_mop_711473.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/26/US_boy_brings_pot_for_school_snack_711472.html US police say a four-year-old boy brought nine wrapped bags of cannabis to his school for snack time. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:13:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/26/US_boy_brings_pot_for_school_snack_711472.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/26/Albanese_admits_movie_script_stuff-up_711471.html Anthony Albanese has been caught out delivering a speech with lines straight out of a Michael Douglas movie. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:13:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/26/Albanese_admits_movie_script_stuff-up_711471.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/25/Record_number_of__Antarctic_expeditions_711179.html It's been the busiest summer for Antarctic expeditions, with dozens of skiers reaching the end of the Earth. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:05:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/25/Record_number_of__Antarctic_expeditions_711179.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/25/Northern_Lights_light_up_UK_skies_711071.html The Northern Lights have lit up the skies above Scotland, northern England and northern parts of Ireland. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:56:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/25/Northern_Lights_light_up_UK_skies_711071.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/25/Artist_builds_sun_in_Trafalgar_Square_711070.html London commuters had a bright start to their week with an orange sun being installed in Trafalgar Square. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:39:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/25/Artist_builds_sun_in_Trafalgar_Square_711070.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/25/Latvias_hosts_Swimming_Championships_711069.html Australia has made its big debut at the annual Winter Swimming World Championships in Latvia. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:25:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/25/Latvias_hosts_Swimming_Championships_711069.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/25/Pizza-loving_dog_sets_fire_to_house_711065.html A dog set fire to its owner's home in Britain after sniffing out a pizza which had been left on a stove. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:08:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/25/Pizza-loving_dog_sets_fire_to_house_711065.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/24/Tricia_the_elephant_marks_55th_birthday_710842.html The matriarch of the elephants at Perth Zoo celebrated her 55th birthday with a 1.5m fruit and bran cake. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:25:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/24/Tricia_the_elephant_marks_55th_birthday_710842.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/24/Divorce_no_excuse_for_bad_behaviour_710608.html British etiquette experts Debrett's have put together a book on how to behave during a divorce. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:45:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/24/Divorce_no_excuse_for_bad_behaviour_710608.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/24/Elderly_brothers_reunited_in_Japan_710607.html Two Japanese-American brothers separated nearly 60 years each think the other hasn't changed a bit. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:43:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/24/Elderly_brothers_reunited_in_Japan_710607.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/24/Brits_record_for_solo_Antarctic_trek_710606.html A Brit has crossed Antarctica, becoming the first woman to ski across the icy continent alone. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:40:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/24/Brits_record_for_solo_Antarctic_trek_710606.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/24/Teen_tells_of_prison_bust_on_Facebook_710605.html A teenage prison escapee at large in Tasmania told the world on Facebook he would be breaking out. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:37:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/24/Teen_tells_of_prison_bust_on_Facebook_710605.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/24/India_angry_over_Jay_Lenos_joke_710604.html India has denounced a comment by US comedian Jay Leno about the Golden Temple - the holiest Sikh shrine. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:37:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/24/India_angry_over_Jay_Lenos_joke_710604.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/23/TV_magician_saws_off_finger_710497.html One of the UK's most famous TV magicians sawed his finger off in a gruesome accident at his Wargrave home. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:56:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/23/TV_magician_saws_off_finger_710497.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/23/Thief_caught_napping_on_victims_couch_710496.html A man has been caught sleeping on a couch in a central New Jersey home that he allegedly broken into. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:52:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/23/Thief_caught_napping_on_victims_couch_710496.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/23/Bonnie_and_Clyde_guns_sell_for_big_bucks_710461.html Two guns thought to have been seized from gangster duo Bonnie and Clyde have sold at auction for $A201,178. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:35:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/23/Bonnie_and_Clyde_guns_sell_for_big_bucks_710461.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/23/Iowas_celebrity_hunting_program_710349.html Some question whether Iowa needs to continue giving celebrities easy access to deer hunting in the US state. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:56:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/23/Iowas_celebrity_hunting_program_710349.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/23/HMS_Victory_to_be_raised_from_sea_710160.html The remains of the first HMS Victory are to be raised from the sea bed nearly 300 years after it sank. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:03:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/23/HMS_Victory_to_be_raised_from_sea_710160.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/23/Chilean_zoo_shows_off_baby_pygmy_hippo_710159.html A rare newborn pygmy hippo has been shown off to the world at a zoo in Chile Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:58:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/23/Chilean_zoo_shows_off_baby_pygmy_hippo_710159.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/22/Man_oblivious_of_3-inch_nail_in_his_head_709872.html Doctors in the US remove a three-inch nail from a man's brain after he accidentally fired it into his head. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:46:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/01/22/Man_oblivious_of_3-inch_nail_in_his_head_709872.html