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New record set at Wing Bowl eating extravaganza
(Reuters)

Reuters – More than 17,000 mostly beer-fueled spectators packed a Philadelphia indoor arena on Friday for the city’s annual early morning eating extravaganza in which competitors vie to eat the most chicken wings.

Posted on 3 February 2012 | 7:34 pm

Miami named most miserable U.S. city
(Reuters)

Reuters – Warm sun, white beaches, and million-dollar mansions notwithstanding, Miami has captured the dubious distinction of being the most miserable city in the United States, according to a new poll.

Posted on 3 February 2012 | 5:53 pm

U.S. border cops nab go-kart hauling Mexican pot
(Reuters)

Reuters – U.S. border cops in far-west Arizona have seized an off-road go-kart and trailer packed with marijuana, in the latest bizarre attempt by Mexican smugglers to beat beefed up border security.

Posted on 2 February 2012 | 3:08 pm

Wanted: Retirees to live in Ecuador for a month free
(Reuters)

Reuters – Interested in adventure and exploring new places? An international magazine is looking for volunteers to spend a month in Cuenca, Ecuador to test its potential as a retirement destination.

Posted on 1 February 2012 | 9:17 pm

Big freeze stops famed Brussels statue from peeing
(Reuters)

Reuters – The Manneken-Pis, a bronze statue of a young boy urinating that is a symbol of Brussels and a major tourist attraction, has had to stop peeing because of sub-zero temperatures, Belgium’s tourist office said on Wednesday.

Posted on 1 February 2012 | 5:47 pm

China bans toddler palm-reading assessments
(Reuters)

Reuters – China has banned kindergartens in a northern province from offering palm-reading tests that the schools had claimed could predict toddlers’ intelligence level and potential, state news agency Xinhua reported on Wednesday.

Posted on 1 February 2012 | 7:38 am

Italian shoemaker pays record rent at London store
(Reuters)

Reuters – Italian luxury shoemaker Salvatore Ferragamo is close to agreeing a deal to pay a record UK rent at its Bond Street store that will break the 1,000 pounds ($1,576) per square foot mark for the first time, a source familiar with the deal told Reuters.

Posted on 31 January 2012 | 6:21 pm

German city’s parking fines are just the ticket
(Reuters)

Reuters – German authorities are giving parking violators in one city an unexpected break by issuing tickets without fines.

Posted on 31 January 2012 | 3:03 pm

San Francisco airport unveils yoga room for travelers
(Reuters)

Reuters – Just cleared airport security and in need of a little deep breathing and stretching relaxation?

Posted on 30 January 2012 | 7:41 pm

German beer drinking slide stopped by warm weather
(Reuters)

Reuters – A steady slide in beer consumption in Germany was stopped cold last year thanks to warmer weather, the federal statistics office said on Monday.

Posted on 30 January 2012 | 4:42 pm

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‘Lazy Cow’ syndrome spoof becomes internet hit

A spoof video of an interview with a woman suffering from “Lazy Cow” syndrome, claiming thousands in benefits and needing heroin and cocaine treatment has become an internet hit.

Posted on 5 February 2012 | 4:27 pm

Ping-pong playing baby becomes online favourite

A video of an 18-month old baby playing table-tennis with his father has become an online hit.

Posted on 5 February 2012 | 1:41 pm

Britain’s eccentric welcome for the Olympic torch: shin kicking, wool sack racing and guerrilla gardening

Communities across Britain are planning a series of eccentric spectacles – from shin kicking to wool sack racing – as part of the Olympic torch relay this summer.

Posted on 5 February 2012 | 9:30 am

‘Beijing medal’ building causes consternation in China

Inspired by the medal design from the Beijing Olympics, Guangzhou’s 138m-high “Dajinhuan” building is causing controversy as locals accuse it of being an eyesore.

Posted on 4 February 2012 | 3:04 pm

Lottery winners receive benefits despite £10.2 million win

A couple who won £10.2 million on the lottery have defended their right to claim benefits more than six years later.

Posted on 4 February 2012 | 11:32 am

London 2012 Olympics: ’90pc of souvenirs made abroad’

Just one in 10 souvenirs for the London Olympic Games were manufactured in Britain, it has been claimed.

Posted on 4 February 2012 | 8:00 am

London riots: cross-eyed thug admits £1m blaze after police recognise eyes

A cross-eyed arsonist, Andrew Burls, who set fire to an underwear shop during last summer’s London riots was caught after police recognised his distinctive eyes on CCTV footage.

Posted on 3 February 2012 | 10:30 pm

Daredevils walk the line in a craze called Slacklining

In pictures: daredevils walk the line in a craze called Slacklining.

Posted on 3 February 2012 | 6:00 pm

Giant prawn of the deep discovered off New Zealand coast

Scientists discover a giant prawn thousands of metres under the sea in New Zealand’s Kermadic Trench.

Posted on 3 February 2012 | 5:59 pm

The week in pictures: 3 February 2012

A round-up of our favourite photographs of the week.

Posted on 3 February 2012 | 5:39 pm

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Floating cities proposed as havens of future happiness

Feb. 3 – From Russia and the Middle East to western Europe and the United States, dissatisfaction with politics and politicians has led to protest, conflict and, in many cases, violence. But it doesn’t have to be that way, according to a U.S. think-tank called The Seasteading Institute. Backed by wealthy donors, the non-profit group believes future peace and prosperity lies far out at sea. Ben Gruber reports.