Man Bites Police Over A Pet Peeve


Police arrested an 82-year-old man after he bit and kicked officers who had arrived to mediate in a dispute with a neighbor over a domestic pet.

German Firm Can't Fire Man For 1.8 Cent Theft


A German company that fired a man for the theft of 1.8 euro cents (two U.S. cents) worth of electricity had no grounds for firing him, a court ruled.

Vuvuzelas Banned From European Soccer Competition


Vuvuzelas have been kicked out of European competitions after UEFA said that the controversial plastic trumpets drowned out supporter.

Older People Enjoy Reading Negative Stories About Young


Older people like reading negative news stories about their younger counterparts because it boosts their own self-esteem, according to a new study.

John Lennon's Toilet Sells For $14,740 At Auction


A toilet that belonged to late Beatle John Lennon fetched $14,740 at auction on Saturday.

"We're About To Crash," Passengers Told In Error


British Airways apologized to passengers after an emergency message warning they were about to crash into the sea was played by mistake.

T-shirt Explains Philadelphia's Blunt Speech


For Mike Monteiro, a transplanted Philadelphian who now lives in California, his T-shirt says it all.

Man, Shot In Head, Notices Five Years Later


A Polish man living in Germany went about his business for about five years without noticing he had been shot in the head.

Typo Vigilantes Correct Errant Signage


If you're confused about the difference between "it's" and "its", or unsure how to spell "cemetery", you're not alone.

Vuvuzelas Make It Into The Oxford Dictionary


The ever-present hum of the vuvuzela during this year's soccer World Cup catapulted the plastic trumpet to prominence.