And the ugliest people are...
2009-11-12 09:06:05
Britons are among the ugliest people in the world, according to a dating website that says it only allows "beautiful people" to join.
Neglected girl cuts off parents' computer cable
2009-11-11 11:49:33
A teenage girl in Xianyang, Shaanxi province, cut off the cable of her parents' computer because she felt neglected.
Man allegedly reports fake murder to speed police
2009-11-11 09:46:26
Police said an East Texas man has outsmarted himself in trying to get a quicker response from officers to an alleged assault.
'Giant pigeon' lands in London
2009-11-11 09:43:37
A giant pigeon sculpture has been photographed outside London's City Hall building in Southwark and the Houses of Parliament in Westminster.
Footballer suspended for hair-pulling
2009-11-11 09:35:53
A female footballer in the US has been suspended by her university team after being caught on camera elbowing, tripping and hair-pulling her opponents.
Villagers 'say turtle is god'
2009-11-11 09:34:15
Residents of an east Indian village have claimed that a Hindu deity has visited them in the form a turtle.
If he lets you buy his underpants, you're "The One"
2009-11-11 09:29:03
Men only buy their own underpants when they are hoping to entice a potential partner into a relationship, according to a new survey.
Mini-dress student readmitted to university
2009-11-11 09:15:51
A female student who was expelled from a Sao Paulo university after her short dress sparked student protests has been allowed back.
Villagers confine rare turtle, offer prayers
2009-11-11 09:15:46
Hundreds of poor Hindu villagers in eastern India have refused to hand over a rare turtle to authorities, saying it is an incarnation of God, officials said on Tuesday.
Budget cakes sate Japan's sweet tooth in tough times
2009-11-10 17:04:55
Japan's economy may be stagnating, but sales of a traditional, fish-shaped sweet snack are going along swimmingly, thanks to its small price and auspicious name.
Do high school sports fuel unhealthy behaviors?
2009-11-10 09:22:32
Think that getting high school students involved in team sports will help keep them away from drugs, alcohol and other unhealthy behaviors?
Man provides photo for his own wanted poster
2009-11-10 09:09:13
A British man on the run from police sent a picture of himself to his local paper because he disliked the mugshot they had printed of him as part of a public appeal to track him down.