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Weird, offbeat and bizarre news from around the world. Funny, strange & odd news stories that make you wince, laugh and fear for humanity.

Man Stops Bullet With Nose

DANIEL Greenwood has a nose.

That’s it by, just to the left of the speeding bullet it stopped.

Greenwoods was at house in Wythenshawe when David Cummins arrives brandishing a 9mm Cuno Melcher gun.

He fires.

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Posted: 31st, October 2008 | In: Strange But True | Comments (5)


Off Incest: Incestuous Insects Are Doomed

INCESTUOUS insects don’t stand a chance…

Posted: 31st, October 2008 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | Comment (1)


Most Doctors Agree That Breathing Regularly Is Good For You

Most doctors agree that breathing regularly is good for you… but not all doctors…

Spotter: Karen Strike

Posted: 30th, October 2008 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | Comments (9)


Unidentified Sailing Objects Invade The Isle Of Skye

TO SKYE, my bonnie. The Government have been watching and taking notes (do read to the end):

At 6:40pm on Wednesday evening Stornoway Coastguard received call from the Police at Portree on the Isle of Skye reporting that one of their off-duty officers had sighted red and bright white flashing lights 200 yards off the beach at Staffin Bay in the North of the island.

The officer reported that he could see three of these lights in the water and that they appeared to be drifting. Thinking they were from a vessel he had flashed his torch at the lights but received no response. Another member of the public also reported seeing a flashing red light in the bay and went down to the beach to investigate.

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Posted: 30th, October 2008 | In: Strange But True | Comments (4)


When Wallabies Attack:

IN Australia:

WILD wallabies are terrorising a Townsville retirement village, knocking over residents and defecating on lawns and patios.

Residents at Carlyle Gardens are said to be too afraid to leave their homes when the 100-strong mob runs amok in the early mornings and late afternoons.

Australians…

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Posted: 30th, October 2008 | In: Strange But True | Comment (1)


Take Years Off Your Life

TAKE 10 Years Off Your Life…

Posted: 30th, October 2008 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | Comments (4)


Tight Testers Of Japan Unite

TO the tights!

Posted: 30th, October 2008 | In: Strange But True | Comment


Fit For Purpose In America

AMERICA. When you lose some weight, we will have you surrounded…

Via

Posted: 29th, October 2008 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | Comment


Train Robber Hands His Contact Details To Victim

TO St Albans Crown Court where Eneas Tanyongana is accused of robbing a 16-year-old of his mobile on a train between Rye House and Ware stations on March 16.

It is alleged that Tanyongana did threaten to stab him if he didn’t hand it over.

Says Det Con Jon Pine:

“The boy was obviously very scared and handed over the phone without argument.

“When the boy asked what he was supposed to do without a phone, Tanyongana decided to hand over his own phone, complete with contact details and photos.”

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Posted: 29th, October 2008 | In: Strange But True | Comments (2)


Education Fail: Cambridge Collage

EDUCATION fail at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge:

Spotter: Tom Mayhew

Posted: 29th, October 2008 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | Comments (2)


A Funny Sign On The Internet

DO not put this funny sign up on the internet…

Posted: 29th, October 2008 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | Comments (3)


The Devil’s List

TICK any or all of the following…

Posted: 29th, October 2008 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | Comments (24)


Penetration Facial

Posted: 28th, October 2008 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | Comments (7)


Golf With Cats: Jung Man hits Caddy For Two Million

FOUR! Balls!

To South Korea, where a golfer identified by the country’s Supreme Court only as “Jung”, is stood before the Beak.

Back in time we go. It is 2006 and Jung is stood at the third hole at a club in Gunsan Province.

Jung addresses the ball.

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Posted: 28th, October 2008 | In: Strange But True | Comment (1)


Child Poos Spicy Mexican Sausage

SMELL that?

Customs inspectors are considering the word of a 21-year-old South Texas woman as she declares several soiled baby diapers at the Hidalgo U.S.-Mexico border crossing.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection smell foul play. The open the nappies to discover spicy pork sausage within.

But can they be certain?

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Posted: 28th, October 2008 | In: Strange But True | Comments (2)


Look For Penguins Under Car

PENGUINS and other bombs…

Posted: 28th, October 2008 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | Comments (5)


Breast Cleaning

BREASTS examined while you wait…

Posted: 28th, October 2008 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | Comment (1)


Chicago Teachers’ Union For Excellence

THE Chicago Teacher’s Union champions excelelnce, sorta…

Well, if they cant be bothered…

Posted: 28th, October 2008 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | Comments (2)


Nepotentiaism: The Pope’s Signature Scent For A Personalised Burial

ANORAK is often asked: “What does the Pope taste like?”

The Pope appears caught in fey ambivalence of superiority, as though once he’s got to be Pope no other Earthly achievement can match it. With the only hope of fighter elevation thought death, the Pope must wonder what it’s all been for.

Maybe it’s time for a party?

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Posted: 27th, October 2008 | In: Strange But True | Comment


Karate For Christ

Spotter: Tim Jacobs

Posted: 27th, October 2008 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | Comments (8)


The American Apple Pie Pervert

TO trap perverts and foodies, leave a hot apple pie on the window ledge. They won’t be able to resist…

Spotter: Tom Knight

Posted: 27th, October 2008 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | Comments (16)


Weapons of Mass Destraction Found In Iraq

LOOKEE… Lookeee…

The Ronald McDonald Army would approve of the tactics…

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Posted: 27th, October 2008 | In: Strange But True | Comments (4)


All Aboard Probably The World’s Best Atheist Crowdsourcing Bus

THE atheist bus will be here in…

Well, take a seat and wait. Your driver today is Godot, from Poland:

The campaign to raise money for atheist advertisements on London buses has had me enthralled this week. Not because I’m an atheist, though as it happens I am, but because it’s a fascinating example of crowdsourcing.

So says Shane Richmond. And di you knwo whay the advert says “THERE’S PROBABLY NO GOD – STOP WORRYING AND ENOY LIFE”?

It’s all to do with advertising standards. You can deny God, but the Advertising Standards Authourity are very real, and very terrible. Fact! Probably.

Image: Beau Bo D’Or

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Posted: 25th, October 2008 | In: Photojournalism, Strange But True | Comments (5)


Mother Nature Declares War On Depraved Cows

DEATH to the cows. Especially the ones you can’t see. The Swiss are making preparations for cow-free world, as must be.

In Valdez Chico, near Montevideo, Uruguay, 52 cows lay dead, felled by a lightning bolt sent from Mother Nature.

Hurrah!

The Telegraph says the odds of being killed by lightning are slimmer than winning the top prize on Deal Or No Deal but more generous than you being selected by Prince Wozamatabili of Nigeria as a safe haven for $456bn in used bank notes.

Multiply by 52. This is God’s will.

The odds of being struck by lightning are approximately 1 in 576,000 and the chance of actually being killed by lightning is about 1 in 2,320,000.

But some cows will take risks:

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Posted: 25th, October 2008 | In: Strange But True | Comments (4)


Tarzan Fail: Tarzan Spanks Cheetah

TARZAN. So this is why he lives alone in the jungle. And he’s a Lord, dontchaknow…

Posted: 25th, October 2008 | In: Strange But True | Comments (5)