| Air traffic child's play
March 5th, 2010 04:01 pm
Two US air traffic controllers allowed a child to direct incoming planes.
The youngster - who is the son of one of the suspended staff members - could be heard giving orders from a control tower ... |
| Adopted hen mother
March 5th, 2010 04:01 pm
A British hen has taken a litter of puppies under her wing.
A one-year-old female chicken called Mabel looks after the four baby dogs during the night and keeps them warm by roosting on top of th ... |
| Apple fanatics
February 22nd, 2010 04:02 pm
A US couple obsessed with Apple products have got married in the technology store.
Josh and Ting Li - who wed in the New York technology store they first met in - read their vows from their iPhon ... |
| Arty flies
February 19th, 2010 04:03 pm
A Swedish artist has caused a buzz by using dead flies to create a batch of comical pictures. Magnus Muhr, 40, collects the insects from windows and lamps around the house - then gives them a new ... |
| Ambulance joyride
February 11th, 2010 04:04 pm
A US man stole an ambulance - without realising a patient and paramedic were still inside.
Nicholas Pontillo, 24, from Lake Villa, Illinois, had been drinking heavily when he took the vehicle for ... |
| Adulterers fined animals
February 1st, 2010 04:03 pm
A Malaysian couple were fined four buffalos and a pig for having an affair.
The pair reportedly appeared in the Native Court in Penampang district on Borneo island where they were forced to donate ... |
| Attack over nugget fury
January 6th, 2010 04:02 pm
A US woman punched a McDonald's drive-through window because they ran out of Chicken McNuggets.
Police rushed to the fast food restaurant in Toledo, Ohio after Melodi Dushane lashed out over the u ... |
| Age old receptionist
December 3rd, 2009 04:01 pm
A US receptionist aged 87 has no plans to retire.
Rose Schulz has been working the front desk at shoe importer Weyco Group in Wisconsin for 51 years and doesn't ever expect to quit.
Rose wears an ... |
| Accidental winner
November 14th, 2009 04:01 pm
A British bingo worker won £1 million after being given the wrong scratchcard.
Audrey White, 58 - who bought the card from a supermarket near her Suffolk home - asked for a £2 scratchcard but w ... |
| Army bust-up
October 1st, 2009 03:01 pm
Swedish female soldiers have complained their bras come undone too easily.
Rights group The Swedish Conscript Council has complained to military leaders about their uniform bras, which they claim ... |
| Arm-less man refused by bank
September 9th, 2009 03:01 pm
A US man with no arms was turned away from a bank because he couldn't provide a thumbprint.
Steve Valdez - who was born without limbs on his upper body - claims a bank in Tampa, Florida, would not ... |
| Airport hold-up
September 8th, 2009 04:01 pm
An Indian man called in a bomb threat so he wouldn't miss his flight.
The 35-year-old businessman, who has not been identified, was livid when bad traffic held him up on his way to Delhi airport, ... |
| Alcohol medicine
August 11th, 2009 04:01 pm
Russian soccer fans have been told to drink alcohol when they visit Britain to prevent getting swine flu.
The head of the country's supporter association (VOB) is worried about fans catching the i ... |
| Armless driving
July 20th, 2009 04:01 pm
A Chinese motorcyclist was cautioned by police for riding with no arms.
Officers pulled over biker Liu for carrying too many passengers but were shocked to discover he was armless.
The 27-year-old ... |
