| Offbeat News | Wed, Nov 25, 2009 |
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Zoo to sell reindeer-dung necklaces
PA - 24 November 2009 Sparkly reindeer-dung necklaces are going on sale at a US zoo in a bid to attract the same shoppers who swept up its dung Christmas ornaments last... |
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Hotel offering mother-in-law rates
PA - 24 November 2009 A leading hotel chain introduced a special mother-in-law rate for the festive season, aimed at families wanting to "offload" certain relatives this... |
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Dame Judi Dench loses her crown
PA - 24 November 2009 Dame Judi Dench had to take a trip to the dentist in full period costume - after she damaged a tooth while filming. The Oscar-winning star,... |
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Nepalese man is oldest climber
PA - 24 November 2009 A Nepalese man who climbed Mount Everest at the age of 76 and became the oldest person to conquer the world's highest peak celebrated the official... |
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Blueberries a late summer stunner
PA - 24 November 2009 More than four times as many blueberries were sold last month compared with the same time last year, an industry body has said. Almost 1,200 tonnes... |
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Santas press for swine flu shots
PA - 23 November 2009 Forget biscuits and milk, Santa wants the swine flu vaccine. Many of America's Santas want to be given priority for the vaccine and not just... |
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'Dog drowning' kangaroo attacks man
PA - 23 November 2009 An Australian man is in a stable condition in hospital after being slashed across the abdomen and face by a kangaroo that was holding his dog... |
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Murderer seeking a sex-change op
PA - 23 November 2009 A convicted murderer serving a life sentence is to go before a judge to ask for electrolysis treatments as she seeks a taxpayer-funded sex-change... |
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New species found in snake's mouth
PA - 23 November 2009 A conservationist made a bizarre discovery when he disturbed a twig snake in an African forest - a new species of chameleon came out of its mouth. ... |
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Kisses best for avoiding swine flu
PA - 23 November 2009 The country's authority on etiquette says it's more hygienic to exchange kisses on the cheek than to shake hands - so the swine flu pandemic should... |