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History buff accidentally fires cannonball through neighbour's window Sep 08 2009

A US history buff was charged with reckless endangerment, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct after firing a cannonball through a neighbour’s window.Read

Recycled race car that runs on chocolate and stale wine to debut at Brands Hatch Sep 08 2009

A racing car partly made from carrots that runs on chocolate and stale wine has its first outing at Brands Hatch next month.Read

Bangladesh newspaper caught out by moon landing hoax story Sep 08 2009

A newspaper in Bangladesh printed an apology after running an article claiming astronaut Neil Armstrong had admitted his 1969 moon landing was part of an elaborate hoax.Read

Silver pocket watch reunited with family of its owner - 130 years after being lost at sea Aug 21 2009

A silver pocket watch is to be reunited with the family of its owner 130 years after it was lost at sea.Read

Goldfish rescued from sewage plant after surviving being flushed down the toilet Aug 21 2009

A goldfish which survived being flushed down the toilet is enjoying a new lease of life after being rescued from a sewage plant.Read

83-year-old man confirmed as the oldest employee of McDonald’s in the UK Aug 21 2009

An 83-year-old man was confirmed as the oldest employee of McDonald’s in the UK - and he said he was happy to continue in his job until another couple of birthdays have passed.Read

Burglars caught by ex-jockey on horseback Aug 21 2009

Burglars were caught red handed after being chased by an ex-jockey on horseback.Read

Italian police catch two men dumping raw sewage into Capri’s Blue Grotto Aug 21 2009

Police in Italy caught two men dumping raw sewage into the waters of Capri’s Blue Grotto.Read

Opportunist thief breaks into police station - steals a radio, two stun guns and a police car Aug 21 2009

A opportunist thief broke into a police station and took a radio and two stun guns before driving off in a patrol car.Read

Supermarket employees sacked for chasing shoplifter Aug 21 2009

Two employees at a supermarket in Denver have been fired for trying to stop a shoplifter by themselves.Read

Pig swallows diamond from woman’s £1,500 wedding ring Aug 12 2009

A farmer is waiting for nature to take its course after a cheeky pig swallowed a diamond from a woman’s £1,500 wedding ring.Read

Library book borrowed in 1939 returned - 70 years overdue Aug 12 2009

A library book borrowed before war broke out in 1939 has been returned - 70 years overdue.Read

Duck saved from broken leg misery by specially-made sandal Aug 12 2009

A duck who faced being put down after fracturing a leg has been given a new lease of life thanks to a specially-made sandal, her owner said.Read

Premier League footballer drives at 112mph after mistaking police tail for rival fans trying to follow him home Aug 12 2009

A Premier League footballer accelerated to 112mph to escape what he thought were fans from his team’s bitter rivals - only to discover it was the police.Read

Stolen antique £5,000 violin reunited with owner after being seen for sale for £10 in second-hand shop Aug 12 2009

A musician has been reunited with her stolen antique £5,000 violin after it was spotted on sale for £10 in a second-hand shop.Read

Planeload of Israeli rabbis and Jewish mystics hold airborne prayer meeting to help check the spread of swine flu in Israel Aug 12 2009

A planeload of Israeli rabbis and Jewish mystics held an airborne prayer meeting in the belief that it could help check the spread of swine flu in Israel, an Israeli newspaper reported.Read

Alton Towers waterpark bans Speedos on grounds of taste Aug 11 2009

Major tourist attraction Alton Towers banned Speedos and other types of tight swimming trunks at its Staffordshire site on grounds of taste. The trunks are favoured by the likes of Rod Stewart and soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo.Read

Royal Opera House to perform their first Twitter opera Aug 11 2009

The venerable boards of the Royal Opera House (ROH) could soon be trodden by a hero imprisoned in a tower by birds hell-bent on revenge, a talking ginger cat and a mysterious woman with no name working in a biochemistry laboratory.Read

Convicts market their own "No Escape" hot sauce made from peppers grown in prison garden Aug 11 2009

Prisoners at a jail in Tampa, Florida, are marketing a fiery sauce made from peppers grown in the prison garden.Read

Motorist arrested for driving backwards while drunk Aug 11 2009

A motorist was arrested in the US state of Vermont for driving backwards while drunk.Read

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