Weird and wonderful ways the world is celebrating Christmas
Bathing in watermelon skins, a zip-lining Santa, and building a tree from empty shells in Syria - these are creative and wonderful ways people around the world are marking Christmas.
Sport24.co.za | Criticism of team, captain Smith just ‘bizarre’
Australia vice-captain David Warner has found it "bizarre" that pundits and fans continue to criticise the team despite winning their last two test matches after a run of five losses. Misbah-ul-Haq's side were dismissed for 450 on the final day at the Gabba, chasing a victory target of 490, having counter-attacked late on the fourth evening of the day-night test.
AUS vs PAK: ‘Criticism of team, captain Steve Smith just bizarre,’ says David Warner
David Warner and Steve Smith of Australia smile during day three of the First Test match between Australia and Pakistan at The Gabba on December 17, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia 'At the end of the day we did win the game. There would be a lot more talk if we didn't.'
Review of The Bizarre Adventures of Woodruff and the Schnibble
Woodruff and the Schnibble of Azimuth is an adventure game from Coktel Vision, a French company who was acquired by Sierra On-Line in the early Nineties. Although the company created Lost in Time and The Prophecy , gamers would be more familiar with their Gobliiins series.
Crosswalk included in 53K ‘branding’ project
... to report and track hail events, due to technological improvements. The fall season ushered in another few months of weird weather. A wet and cold October was sandwiched between a notably warm September and November. The eleventh month finished as ...
Spurs are well on course for a drably satisfactory season
Those who hoped last season might herald an extended period of gloriously weird Premier League unpredictability have been sadly and swiftly disappointed. But not entirely.
Trump’s Perry pick for DOE strange, but no joke
To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: President-elect Donald Trump has every right to select whomever he wants for his Cabinet and chief advisory positions. Some of his choices, however, make it harder to distinguish between the reality of our 45th president and the parodies of him on “Saturday Night Live.” Sometimes it seems as if Trump is playing jokes.
Freaky Friday: Recapping Weird Day in NFL News
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Vikings Plane Slides Off Runway In Appleton, No Injuries
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Teddy bear takes Detroit airport adventure after being found new
The Southwest Airlines ramp agent learned through social media that the 8-year-old daughter of an old friend lost her stuffed bear named Teddy after flying from Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Airport. Eleanor Dewald's mother, Trish Dewald, put out the digital call after having no success with the airport's lost-and-found operation.
2016 Roundup: Kind of Weird, Huh?
In 2016, Donald Trump was elected to the White House. The Cubs won the World Series.
Teddy bear takes Detroit airport adventure after being found
This December 2016 photo provided by Steven J. Laudeman shows stuffed bear named Teddy that Eleanor Dewald, 8, lost lost flying from Dallas to Detroit Metropolitan Airport. Steven Laudeman, a Southwest Airlines ramp agent, learned through social of the lost bear, retraced Eleanor's steps before his shift began Thursday, Dec. 22, and found the bear.
The Marvel Character Who’d Be Tricky To Fit Into Doctor Strange 2
We have only started to scratch the surface of the Doctor Strange franchise's potential. The Sorcerer Supreme debuted in theaters last month, finally bringing magic and mysticism into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in grand fashion.
Cute seal pup rescued from farmer’s field seven MILES from the sea
A seal pup has been rescued after being spotted in a farmer's field almost seven miles from the sea. He was rescued by RSPCA Cymru and is now being rehabilitated by the charity, which expects to release him in the near future.
New Details: District Court Judge accused of bizarre behavior in courtroom
Over 60 notifications against District Court Judge Rafael Ovalles have been compiled in a summary of testimonies by court clerks and employees, and even attorneys. Ovalles was appointed in 2005.
Richmond Mounties bust Lego thieves
Richmond RCMP say they didn't need to read the instructions when they busted one of the Lower Mainland's more unconventional criminal gangs: the Lego gang. Mounties arrested 16 people as part of its Christmas Blitz, including members of a group that specializes in the retail theft of Lego sets.
MDA Warns Consumers Against Norseman’s Leathered Aquavit
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Russian man drives into airport, says he did it for love
A Russian man who drove his car into an airport terminal and reached the departure gates says he did it for love. The Kazan airport administration says an intoxicated man rammed through the terminal's door late Wednesday and drove around inside.
Amanda Nunes: ‘Weird’ Ronda Rousey avoiding ‘what made her who she is’ with UFC 207 media blackout
... be there to sing your praises when you win, but also criticize your mistakes and losses. "Yeah I think she's been very weird about everything," Nunes told FOX Sports. "This is MMA, people are going to talk good about you, people are going to talk ...
Zoo Scientists Protect Rare Fijian Iguana
A rare baby iguana that was discovered on the island of Malolo Levu in Fiji has been moved to a captive environment at Ahura Resorts in Fiji by San Diego Zoo scientists to protect the animal from predators. The Fijian Crested Iguana was found during a recent population survey of a remnant dry forest area.
5 Biggest Surprises In The NHL In 2016-17 Season
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Why This Porsche 911 Turbo With Weird Pod Headlamps Was So, So Rare
... in the trippy, wavy checkerboard Pasha interior and you're basically driving around in a disco-era acid trip. That weird lights-up Kermit face of the 928 really only worked on the 928. Later cars, not so much. I covet the 968 , for example, for that ...
Weird and wonderful charity shop donations
A prosthetic leg, a sheep's head and a Victoria Cross medal are among the most unusual items donated to charity. The top 10 list, compiled by the Charities Aid Foundation , also includes a pair of canaries, a live ferret and a ventriloquist dummy.
The Latest: Putin rejects accusations of meddling in US vote
Russian President Vladimir Putin is praising U.S. President-elect Donald Trump for keenly feeling American voters' mood to win the election, and he rejects the White House's accusations of meddling in the vote. Speaking at an annual news conference, Putin said Friday that Russia hopes to develop "businesslike and constructive relations that would benefit both Russia and the United States."
The Latest: Italian policeman shot during shootout with Amri
Italian police cordon off an area around a body after a shootout between police and a man in Milan's Sesto San Giovanni neighborhood, Italy, early Friday, Dec. 23, 2016. Italy's interior minister Marco Minniti says the man killed in an early-hours shootout in Milan is "without a shadow of doubt" the Berlin Christmas market attacker Anis Amri.
Shantallow’s ancient burial site mystery
Ian Leitch previously pictured beside a reconstruction of a 5000 years old bronze age burial at an archaeology exhibition at Northside Shopping Centre. (2903PG20)
‘Offensive’ statue of religious chicken woman ruins priest’s Christmas
Do you remember the bizarre statue of a woman called Sharon holding a chicken drumstick and a pair of scissors that turned up in South London? Shimmering in blue fairy lights and clutching a tender piece of fried chicken, Rose calls Sharon a "beacon of hope". The tinsel-clad sculpture is a symbol of the area's working class roots, a message of peace in a turbulent world.
What is ‘om telolet om?’ Meme’s origins in Indonesia
It's a meme that's fanning across social media. It was started by Indonesian children standing on the side of the road yelling for bus and truck drivers to toot their horns, which play a series of jingle-like beeps.
‘A gift from Kim Jong-un’: Uproar as North Korean soldiers given a…
'A gift from Kim Jong-un': Uproar as North Korean soldiers given a new diet by their leader, which causes a mass outbreak of diarrhea thanks to 'strange smelling' sandfish North Korea's border guards have been struck by a mass outbreak of diarrhea, after Kim Jong-un decided their diet needed improving. Soldiers are reported to be cynically describing the unpleasant illness as a 'gift from Kim Jong-un' - with strange smelling sandfish believed to be the cause.
What’s with all the suits? 7 strange facts about Donald Trump’s personality
... to lie and the fact that he's a racist, sexist bully who may also be fairly unintelligent. But he also has some weird and disturbing personality tics that are less frequently mentioned, but which nonetheless give us the heebie jeebies. Trump has ...
News presenter forgets she’s sitting at a glass desk and gives viewers an eyeful on live TV
The journalist was sitting at the desk with her legs apart when the camera panned out to reveal the embarrassing wardrobe malfunction live on TV A news presenter suffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction live on TV - when she forgot she was sitting at a glass desk. Journalist Costanza Calabrese was presenting the late night bulletin on Italian TV channel TG 5 when she gave viewers a bit of an eyeful.
Hardik arrested, released; Kejriwal says ‘bizarre’
NEW DELHI: Delhi's AAP chief minister Arvind Kejriwal continues to woo Gujarat 's Patidar leader Hardik Patel with his special brand of diplomacy - The Retweet. Patel today tweeted that he was arrested as soon as he got off the plane at Jaipur airport.
York Minster’s silenced bells peal again after team of ringers roped in
The bells of York Minster have rung out for the first time in three months after temporary ringers were brought in following the controversy over the disbanding of the in-house team. The bells of York Minster have rung out for the first time in three months after temporary ringers were brought in following the controversy over the disbanding of the in-house team.
Bizarre invite for shoppers to have picture with armed police in Meadowhall
South Yorkshire Police has issued a bizarre appeal for shoppers visiting Meadowhall to pose for a picture - with armed police officers. The force posted a tweet yesterday of three armed cops smiling while holding their guns at the shopping centre with the message: "Seen our officers in Meadowhall? Say hello and ask for a photo if you like! We've got extra patrols on over Christmas."
#MacDaddySanta: Tiger Woods shares bizarre Christmas photo
Woods took to Twitter on Thursday and shared an incredibly bizarre photo of him wearing a wig, hat and sunglasses to go along with his bleached beard.
Aleppo confronts vast destruction left by 4 years of war
This Monday, Dec. 5, 2016 file photo, a ball of fire rises following an air strike hits insurgent positions in eastern neighborhoods of Aleppo, Syria. As the battle for Aleppo winds down after more than four years of brutal street fighting and punishing aerial bombardments, the staggering extent of destruction begins to emerge: Tens of thousands of homes and apartments have been rendered uninhabitable, most factories have been looted or destroyed and some ancient landmarks have been reduced to rubble.
Video no man wants to see… as FIREMEN use pliers and a saw to free trapped penis
The man's swollen penis was going black from a metal ring he'd placed around his manhood for "sexual pleasure" A man whose penis became stuck in a metal ring when he put it on his manhood for "sexual pleasure" had to have the toy sawn off by firefighters after doctors failed to remove it. The man, who chose to remain unnamed, purchased the ring from a sex shop in Suqian City, in East China's Jiangsu Province, "for fun".
Strange noises from cargo hold prompt jetliner to make U-turn
A United Airlines flight returned to Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport Thursday evening after crew members heard strange noises coming from the cargo hold, reports CBS Houston affiliate KHOU-TV . The United Airlines flight to Equador departed from Houston at 5:39 p.m. and was in the air about an hour before landing without incident back in Houston.
Another Weird-Ass Christmas
Our pal Cat A. Waller has assembled another great batch of oddities, novelties, and cheese with a yule-time spin and I'd love to break it down for you, but Cat fears the copyright nazis, and would rather you just download this beast and check it out for yourself. Actually, a lot of it is quite old, so it's probably ok, but hey, can't be too careful nowadays.
St. Mary’s ends nonconference play at 10-1 after rout
With that in mind, St. Mary's head coach Randy Bennett had to cringe at the way his No. 19 Gaels played in a turnover-riddled first half against South Carolina St. Thursday night.
2 injured in I-580 shooting in Oakland; all lanes closed
A man died Thursday night after stepping into the path of a car on Interstate 80 in Vallejo, triggering a chain reaction crash. A man died Thursday night after stepping into the path of a car on Interstate 80 in Vallejo, triggering a chain reaction crash.
After passing written exam, health check, Santa gets pilot’s license renewed in the nick of time
Santa Claus has successfully renewed his commercial pilot's license, passing a written exam as well as a health check - despite high sugar levels - and is good to fly for Christmas, Canada's transportation department said Thursday. Santa was given his pilot's license renewal by Transport Minister Marc Garneau, a former astronaut, according to a video released on Twitter by Transport Canada.
Massive secret insect migrations ‘equivalent of 20,000 reindeer’
Trillions of insects buzz and flutter across southern England each year in secret migrations that move the biomass equivalent of 20,000 flying reindeer, scientists have revealed. Trillions of insects buzz and flutter across southern England each year in secret migrations that move the biomass equivalent of 20,000 flying reindeer, scientists have revealed Trillions of insects buzz and flutter across southern England each year in secret migrations that move the biomass equivalent of 20,000 flying reindeer, scientists have revealed.
Report: NW Minn. Teacher Jailed For Alleged Criminal Sexual Conduct
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Strange color pixels on boot2
Hello, well i recently bought a new video card RX 460 ASUS 4GB STRIX OC. Everything works normal, but on boot screen shows color pixels. It just for a second and then starts up normally, what could it be? the card is new and i just installed it today. Ty in advance.
Police: Sandwich links man to recent burglaries in Wyoming
A half-eaten peanut butter and jelly sandwich found at the scene leads Wyoming police to arrest a burglary suspect. The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports that Zachery Munoz has pleaded not guilty to three counts of burglary.
VIDEO: Michael Jordan’s golf swing looks really weird
He may be the G.O.A.T. in basketball, but Michael Jordan has had one passion in retirement: golf. To describe the 53-year-old as an avid golfer would be a gross understatement.
Why do birds have beaks and not teeth?
The 154 million-year-old limusaurus had tiny, sharp teeth as a hatchling that it gradually lost as it grew up, according to new research published in the journal Current Biology on Thursday. The finding is a first for the fossil record and may shed light on why birds have beaks and not teeth.
Strange bedfellows: American civil rights group aligned with Middle East terror group
It's essential that we hear the cry that black lives matter just as much as any others, and respond with solutions that foster equality and justice. We know that disparities and prejudice are not limited to police shootings, but the young black man followed in a store on the discriminatory assumption that he must be a shoplifter, or the African-American missing child who won't get the same crucial press coverage as a blonde-haired, blue-eyed girl.
New Jersey town: We’re not to blame in beach collapse death
In this Oct. 25, 2016 photo, Sandra Smith, left, Tasha Hart, center, and Domonique McNeil, right, attend a news conference in Egg Harbor Township N.J., about the drowning deaths of relatives at a beach in North Wildwood N.J. A New Jersey town being sued for the drowning death of a man swept out to sea when the sand collapsed underneath him says it is immune from lawsuits due to a state law governing unimproved public property. North Wildwood claims the law puts the risk for use of such property on the user.
Backlash over Nelson City Council’s ‘bizarre’ plan for freedom campers
"We've got to have camp ground licences, we've got to have health licences, and proper health and safety ... it costs us to do all this and then the council turns around and want to give it all away for free," Edwards said. Edwards, and his wife Jeanette, own a number of holiday parks across the country, including Nelson City Top 10 Holiday Park on Vanguard St and Motueka Top 10 Holiday Park.
Cat out of the bag: woman caught smuggling pet into NZ
A Canadian woman who authorities say managed to hide her 4-year-old pet cat Bella in her handbag during a flight across the Pacific Ocean had her vacation cut short when border agents discovered the ruse at Auckland Airport. Ministry for Primary Industries spokesman Craig Hughes said Thursday that the woman was refused entry into the country and was forced to catch the next flight home with her cat after she tried to smuggle it across the border.
Festive fan who celebrated Christmas every day vowed to quit his…
The self proclaimed Mr Christmas pledged to become Mr Scrooge after his long suffering family warned his obsession was ruining his health After 23 years of celebrating Christmas every day, festive fan Andy Park last year vowed to give it all up. The self proclaimed Mr Christmas pledged to become Mr Scrooge after his long suffering family warned his obsession was ruining his health, love life and finances.
7-Year-Old Santa’s Helper Wipes Tables to Buy Toys for Kids
A 7-year-old Indiana boy has been earning money to buy Christmas toys for other children as an honorary employee at McDonald's. The youngster, Trenton Gardner, tells WTHI-TV that wiping tables at the fast food restaurant in Bicknell, Indiana, is the "coolest job" he's ever done.
Beware of the ‘Yule Log Clog’ – here’s what do in a…
If you're either of a sensitive disposition or tucking into a Christmassy bit of chocolate, then you may want to close this tab / finish your mouthful. There's the calorie count for one.
Woman lavishes A 1,250 on Christmas presents for her dogs – more than she spent on her boyfriend
Vikki Jose, 26, spoils her 'furry babies', four-year-old Labrador, Harvey and two-year-old Bichon Frise, Lola during the festive season Vikki Jose, 26, spoils her 'furry babies', four-year-old Labrador, Harvey and two-year-old Bichon Frise, Lola during the festive season. The pampered pooches even have their own Christmas wish list for Santa - as well as personalised stockings and advent calendars with doggy treats inside.
The bizarre new Japanese tourism video that shows travellers…
Is resting your head on a BOX the best way to sleep on a plane? Rocket scientist spends two years inventing bizarre travel accessory Why DO airlines always overbook? How holidaymakers' travel plans are placed at the mercy of a calculated game of chance - played to make as much money as possible Now THAT'S going cold turkey: Explorer sets out to be the first to circumnavigate the globe via both poles - and he will be spending Christmas near the South Pole The best value airline routes in the world revealed: Glasgow to Belfast flights cost the most per mile and Manila to Vancouver the least Choose the right seat, alter your watch and drink alcohol: Experts' top 25 tips for surviving long haul flights revealed A quick snooze! New record set for the world's fastest BED with motorised mattress clocking 84mph on a race track Should you be worried about flying in the snow? Pilots reveal how ... (more)
Giant rats have invaded Britain’s oldest Roman city and locals…
People in Britain's most historic Roman city are planning a solution to their nightmare giant rat problem - introducing FERAL CATS . Chester, the backdrop to the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks, is famous for its Grade I-listed walls built by the Romans in 70AD to protect the city from Welsh attacks.
Theatres At Mall Of America To Close Next Week
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In humorous video, dad shares downsides of kid’s visit
Clothes all over the house, milk left out of the fridge, loud gatherings with friends. These are some of a Maine dad's complaints about his college daughter being home for Christmas.
Dramatic photo shows how dangerous it can be to charge your smartphone under your pillow
Or on your pillow for that matter. In fact, why don't you just charge your phone somewhere sensible, like your bedside table? Because as you can see in the picture below, charging your phone under your pillow can lead to disastrous consequences.
Partners’ panic-buying perfectly captured as crowd of men descend on popular jewellery shop
As we trudge towards Christmas day, it's a sight we become more and more used to seeing: Groups of shoppers queuing for increasingly last-minute gifts. With just under three more shopping days till D-day, the pressure is on - and people are succumbing to it.
Minister plans ‘udderly amazing nativity service with help of farm animals
Mrs McKay is a huge fan of BBC comedy The Vicar Of Dibley and said people often liken her to the central character Geraldine, played by actress Dawn French. She said the four-legged cast members will add a "touch of realism" to the traditional nativity story and she hopes the service will remind people there is more to Christmas than Santa Claus and presents.
Google Employees Can’t Write a Book About the Tech Industry
... it loses -- the literary world will remain bereft of books about perhaps the biggest tech company of them all. Legally Weird delves into the world of strange legal happenings, odd laws and legal curiosities of all types . Have a comment or tip? ...
Gov. Wolf, First Lady Love OJ for the Holidays
Pennsylvania Governor and First Lady, Tom and Frances Wolf, are giving us a peek into some of their favorite Christmas traditions. The Office of Governor Tom Wolf released a survey filled out by the Governor and First Lady on Sunday that asked a few questions like "Favorite Holiday Movie" and "Favorite Holiday Song."
Celebrate the rebuilding of a major temple in Kathmandu in virtual reality 360 new
In April 2015, a massive earthquake devastated Nepal and toppled the Boudhanath, an ancient Buddhist stupa that dominated the skyline of Kathmandu. Experience the celebration of the rebuilt Boudhanath in 360 degrees.
Tilda Swinton releases Margaret Cho emails amid a Doctor Strangea whitewashing controversy
... that Swinton had contacted her to discuss the controversy, and asked her to keep their conversation private. "It was weird because I felt like a house Asian, like I'm her servant," Cho said. "Like the ones when they have in the raj, they would have ...
Year in review: Wacky and weird science experiments
Every year, scientists try to continue to unravel the secrets of our universe and find cures to diseases. But sometimes, researchers take a seemingly sideways approach to finding innovative solutions to everyday problems.
People open up about the strange rules their parents enforced on them as kids
... what we wore when we arrived. It wasn't until I was in middle school that I learned that other kids own their stuff. Weird.' 'No one in the family was allowed to drink at the counter in the kitchen. I have a habit of just draining a glass of water ...
Man injured as e-cigarette explodes
One man suffered burns to his hand and leg after an e-cigarette device exploded in his front pocket as he was riding the bus. According to the report, the man began using the vaping device on the bus, which is against the rules The bus driver told the man that he could not vape on the bus, the man complied and placed the e-cigarette into his pocket.
Trump, white nationalism’s favorite thinker, and America’s…
... relationship between Jones and Dugin is the same force that draws Jones and Trump together: ego. "It all seems weird and typical that people on the outer reaches of the far, far right find alliances with each other," Fenster said. "Even when they ...
The weirdest fast food of 2016
McDonald's launched its Nutella burger in Italy in November and named the product "Sweety con Nutella." It consists of a bun with Nutella spread, but no beef patty.
Is resting your head on a BOX the best way to sleep on a plane?…
What it's REALLY like in Hotel Honegg's 'Stairway to Heaven' infinity pool: MailOnline takes a dip and discovers why it made a big splash on the internet Now THAT'S going cold turkey: Explorer sets out to be the first to circumnavigate the globe via both poles - and he will be spending Christmas near the South Pole Should you be worried about flying in the snow? Pilots reveal how they cope with winter weather Heavy fog throws Christmas travel plans into chaos with flights delayed at London airports including Heathrow as Britain braces itself for Storm Barbara's 90mph winds The lick of love! Rare cheetah sextuplets get some encouragement from their mother as they make a public debut at Dutch zoo Full-on family fun! Forget Santa Claus and reindeers - Finnish Lapland is a real gift if you want to ski on a budget The female Indiana Jones! Fascinating images capture the adventures of a 1920s ... (more)
New class of monocyte cells with strange morphology may cause fibrosis
Scientists at the Immunology Frontier Research Center at Osaka University, Japan, report a new group of monocytes they call SatM. Studies in mice show that SatM may be responsible for causing fibrosis and creates a new drug target for an ailment that has little effective therapies.
Gamer’s live stream interrupted when his stunning half-naked mum …
The teenager had made the fatal error of leaving his door wide open while streaming himself playing on his game A gamer was left red-faced when his live stream was interrupted by his half-naked mum who walked into his room wearing just her bra and knickers . The teenager was playing League of Legends online with his friends, with one camera focused on the game, and another on his face.
Man discovers disturbing mystery object in potato chip packet
Finding an unidentified object in one's food is never a pleasant experience - but there's something even more disturbing about finding an object you can't even identify. On Wednesday, he opened a bag of Burts Potato Chips only to discover a hard brown lump occupying the majority of the packet.
‘Perverted’ security guard ‘performing sex act on…
Disturbing footage shows the sacked steward appearing to pleasure himself at San Diego Chargers NFL match in front of 57,000 A 'dirty' security guard who was sacked after he was believed to be caught performing a sex act at a football game. The man first touched himself prior to the match and then tried again during halftime, according to a woman who caught the disturbing act on video.
Sex toy of the future is two lollipops called Teletongue that lets…
The first device records one partner's licking sounds and tongue movements, while the other converts these into pleasurable vibrations inside the other partner's mouth. The designers from Keio University hope to test their invention on a real-life long-distance couple once the Teletongue devices have been perfected to connect via the internet.
Idiots lock up innocent woman for possessing small amount of marijuana 22 years ago
To Chicago, where Latasha Eatman has been jailed for 49 days for something she didn't do. CBS News reports that Eatman was arrested in 1993 on minor marijuana possession charges.
Man ‘spots giant evil 7ft alien wearing cowboy hat’…
A man is convinced he saw a giant alien wearing a cowboy hat waiting at a bus stop in Yeovil - and has offered up a drawing as evidence. He said the sinister-looking figure unnerved him so much he hasn't slept since and had to sketch an image to show the world.
Twitterati lash out at ICC for bizarre team selection
The social media was abuzz when International Cricket Council declared their Test and One-Day International team of the year. They have made some surprising selections in the side, which has certainly not pleased the fans.
PICTURES: Tyrone woman’s incredible transformation after shedding 12 stones
Amanda Carroll has undergone a life-changing tranformation losing an incredible 12 stones in just over 18 months after joining Slim with Gill. Gill said: "Amanda is a very determined lady and just changed the way she cooked everything, cooking nearly everything from scratch rather than going for convenience foods.
My Ikea nights: New craze irks Swedish furniture giant
A new fad that has people hiding out in IKEA stores overnight and walking out the next morning has left the Swedish retailer less than amused. In Europe, pranksters seeking a thrill have followed in the footsteps of Bram Geirnaert and Florian Van Hecke, two Belgian students who filmed and posted on YouTube a video clip about the night they spent last summer at an Ikea store in Ghent.
Chrissy Teigen Tells Her Weird Bill Murray Story
Bill Murray, maybe more myth than man at this point, is perhaps New York City's most beloved urban legend. So, if you're anybody who's anybody, you have a weird Bill Murray story in your back pocket.
Authorities: Canadian tried to smuggle cat into New Zealand
In this Wednesday, Dec 21, 2016 photo provided by Ministry for Primary Industries, Bella, a 4-year-old pet cat belonging to a Canadian woman who authorities say managed to hide her in a handbag during a flight across the Pacific Ocean sits in a cage in New Zealand's Auckland Airport. The woman was refused entry into the New Zealand and was forced to catch the next flight home with her cat after she tried to smuggle it across the border.
AP Top Strange News at 12:53 a.m. EST
Edmonton's fourth line combined for seven points, Cam Talbot stopped 28 shots and the Oilers beat the Arizona Coyotes VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) - Josh Hart scored 20 points to lead No. 1 Villanova to its 18th straight win, 90-48 over American on Wednesday night. T
Trump’s bizarre letters to former Scottish leader
Donald Trump harangued the former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond as "Mad Alex" and accused him of being on a "march to oblivion" in a series of increasingly angry and eccentric letters about windfarms he claimed were blighting his Scottish golf courses. The correspondence with Salmond, revealed by the Huffington Post after a freedom of information request, demonstrated that Trump's tone swung wildly between coaxing and threatening as he grew increasingly frustrated with his former ally's refusal to change his policy on renewable energy.
Catraband: Kitty smuggler caught in Auckland
A cat-crazy Canadian woman who tried to smuggle her pet into New Zealand in a handbag was immediately sent home after being caught at Auckland airport, officials said Thursday, calling her attempt "very stupid." Officials condemned the hapless bid to circumvent strict biosecurity laws after the woman arrived Wednesday on a 15-hour flight from Vancouver and declared only that she had dirty boots.
Big resolution: world’s fattest man vows to halve his size
A Mexican man believed to be the world's most obese plans to undergo gastric bypass in the new year and reduce his 590 kilograms by half, his doctor said Wednesday. The man known as Juan Pedro has diabetes, high blood pressure and chronic lung obstruction, and needs to reduce his weight dramatically to reduce his health risks, doctor Jose Castaneda Cruz said.
Joshua Varozza behind bizarre ‘dudeoir’ shoots is back with Christmas series
No need to unwrap this present! Burly man behind bizarre 'dudeoir' shoots is back with a playful Christmas series that sees him modeling lights, a Santa hat - and little else! Joshua Varozza first went viral earlier this year for a photoshoot that saw him frolicking on a beach dressed as a lifeguard and a mermaid Now, he is back with a Christmas-themed shoot featuring himself dressed as an elf and Santa Clause which is certain to heat up the holiday season The bearded and burly California man who famously mastered the art of the 'dudeoir' shoot is back in time for the holidays. Joshua Varozza has become an online star for his periodic photo series that see him stripping down and striking sultry poses in themed shoots.
Wisconsin college student stopped for speeding; cop ties his necktie
A Wisconsin police officer who stopped a speeding college student who was late for a presentation ended up tying his necktie for him. WBAY-TV reported that the Menomonie Police Department posted dash cam video of the Nov. 30 traffic stop exchange on its Facebook page Tuesday.
BIZARRE: Trump Hiring Official Based On Looks
Donald Trump is hiring key government officials based on how they look, according to a new report on the presidential transition. A source familiar with the team tells the Washington Post : "That's the language he speaks.
Viral Video: Elephant gets revenge by farting on competitor’s head
An elephant at a Thai sanctuary took revenge on a comrade, who got him off a hill, by planting his rear-end in the pachyderm's face, before breaking wind. The video of the incident has gone viral A rude elephant takes revenge on her pushy friend by farting directly onto his head.
Shocking footage shows mass brawl at German market as shoppers fight amongst Christmas trees
This is the shocking moment a group of festive shoppers were caught fighting in the middle of CHRISTMAS TREES after a mass brawl broke out at a German market . Six men were involved in the "violent disturbance" which erupted in front of hundreds of horrified onlookers at around 1pm yesterday.
Can you say ‘fart’ in Parliament? Geoff Regan’s strange year as Speaker
The man tasked with ensuring that order prevails in the House of Commons says his first year on the job was, well, interesting. In a year that included #elbowgate , outrage over the word "fart" being uttered in the House of Commons and plenty of the usual heckling, Speaker of the House Geoff Regan said he hopes 2017 will have a little less shouting.
Cabinet minister Matt Canavan accuses ABC of publishing ‘fake news’ in bizarre Adani interview
A Turnbull government minister has accused the ABC of running "fake news" in its coverage of the Adani coal mine and treating regional Queensland like "flyover country". In a bizarre interview with the broadcaster's AM radio program on Thursday morning, Resources and Northern Australia Minister Matt Canavan said the ABC's coverage of an Indian finance ministry probe into the Adani group was "nothing but fake news".
Snowman shines in boy’s X-Ray
Aiden says he was messing around with the one inch tall and a few millimeters thick snowman in his room, when the accident happened. "I put it in my mouth and I was going to spit it out but it's a lot heavier than I thought and it got stuck in my throat," said Aiden.
Milpitas mayor puts spin on whether he plagiarized Obama’s
Rich Tran was just elected the mayor of Milpitas. In his inaugural speech on Dec. 13, Tran lifted heavily from parts of President Barack Obama's inauguration speech in 2008.
California boosts water-supply projections amid wet weather
With the rainy season off to a strong start, California officials on Wednesday more than doubled the amount of water they expect to provide next year from the State Water Project. Officials had been proceeding with caution after five years of drought, projecting last month that the state's massive network of reservoirs, pumps and pipelines would distribute only 20 percent of the requested water.
Strange Things hypnotizes with the sounds of ’60s psych
Just a couple of months ago, the band's name wouldn't have caused much of a stir, but it's almost impossible to look at those two words now and not think about Netflix's supernatural summer smash , Stranger Things . It may well be a blessing in disguise, with an innocent typo on Google potentially leading someone scanning for Upside Down conspiracy theories late at night to find out something about the Lower Mainland's garage-rock scene.