Weird / Interesting

09 November 2010 [12:14]

'World's highest' Jesus statue completed

04 November 2010 [14:07]

Mohammed is now the most popular name for baby boys in Britain

Mohammed has become the most popular name for newborn boys in Britain.
03 November 2010 [15:42]

Woman stabs her former boyfriend to death on his wedding day in Baku

A bridegroom has been stabbed to death in Nizami District of Baku on his wedding day, Baku Central Police Office said.
28 October 2010 [13:38]

Canadian Muslims erect first minaret in Arctic

Canadian Muslims have erected the Arctic's first minaret, atop a little yellow mosque which serves as spiritual home to the area's fledgling Islamic community.
26 October 2010 [15:35]

Paul the octopus dies

25 October 2010 [15:55]

A new way to weigh planets found

23 October 2010 [12:05]

New research: Plants play larger role than thought in cleaning up air pollution

Vegetation plays an unexpectedly large role in cleansing the atmosphere, a new study finds.
22 October 2010 [17:20]

Cancer patient wakes up in hospital after being pronounced dead

French cancer patient Lydia Paillard stunned her family and doctors alike by waking up in hospital fourteen hours after she had officially been pronounced dead.
21 October 2010 [12:44]

Giant tigerfish with razor-sharp teeth caught by British angler

A British angler has caught one of the most ferocious fish ever encountered.
21 October 2010 [12:20]

High-wire motorcyclist gets stuck during world record attempt

High-wire motorcyclist Mustafa Danger lived up to his name after becoming stuck 610ft up in the air during a world record attempt.
20 October 2010 [16:25]

Giant bear who fought alongside Polish soldiers against Nazis to be commemorated

Bear who is said to have helped Polish troops battle invading Germans is to be commemorated with a statue in Edinburgh - the city where he 'retired' after the Second World War.
15 October 2010 [17:32]

Round egg amazes experienced chef

06 October 2010 [17:33]

New language discovered in India

02 October 2010 [12:45]

UFO spotted in Cumbria?

28 September 2010 [16:43]

Fish with 'human-like teeth' bites man

A man has been bitten by a fish whose teeth closely resemble those of humans.
28 September 2010 [15:57]

British PM's baby daughter 'sleeps in cardboard box'

The Prime Minister has revealed his new baby daughter has an unusual sleeping place at Downing Street - in a cardboard box.