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'Gaydar' exists, US study shows

'Gaydar' exists, US study shows

17 May 2012, 13:14 PM

Europe | People can pick a stranger's sexual orientation with a fair degree of accuracy within a fraction of a second, American research has found. Read more

Dog, nappy and football found in Aussie croc

Dog, nappy and football found in Aussie croc

16 May 2012, 13:14 PM

Northern Territory | Rangers who shot a saltwater crocodile that was terrorising pets in northern Australia found a dog, a pair of shorts, a football and a nappy in its stomach, a report said. Read more

Worm blood as human substitute

Worm blood as human substitute

14 May 2012, 17:19 PM

Scientists say worm blood could be used in synthetic substitutes for human blood because of its powerful oxygen-carrying abilities. Read more

Artist shows off 'surreal' mosaic home

Artist shows off 'surreal' mosaic home

14 May 2012, 13:15 PM

North America | In the woods of New Jersey, US, an avid collector and artist proudly shows off the living work of art he calls home.
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Apple founder: 'I don't have broadband'

Apple founder: 'I don't have broadband'

11 May 2012, 18:47 PM

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak may have paved the way for the computer revolution, but he does without broadband at home. Read more

Ferrari damages ancient Chinese wall

Ferrari damages ancient Chinese wall

11 May 2012, 12:32 PM

Asia-Pacific | Chinese citizens are up in arms after a Ferrari sports car left tyre tracks atop Nanjing's ancient city wall. Read more

Prince Charles turns BBC weatherman

Prince Charles turns BBC weatherman

11 May 2012, 8:17 AM

Europe | Heir to the British throne Prince Charles had a light-hearted go at presenting the weather on BBC television, predicting a miserable spate of rain and snow for Scotland. Read more

New bra has ice, wind chimes

New bra has ice, wind chimes

10 May 2012, 17:36 PM

Asia-Pacific | A bra with built-in ice packs, a wind chime and a sprig of mint that was unveiled in Japan is promising to keep women cool this summer. Read more

Cute trilingual robot talks and vacuums

Cute trilingual robot talks and vacuums

08 May 2012, 23:00 PM

Asia-Pacific | Sharp Corp of Japan has come up with a roaming vacuum cleaner that is trilingual and talks. Read more

Batman is gay, comic book writer says

Batman is gay, comic book writer says

08 May 2012, 12:11 PM

North America | Comic book writer Grant Morrison is known for being a bit outrageous, so his recent 'outing' of Batman should be taken with a grain of salt, reports Matthias Heine for DIE WELT.
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'Dr Bogan' earns heavy metal doctorate

'Dr Bogan' earns heavy metal doctorate

04 May 2012, 14:28 PM

Asia-Pacific | A New Zealand researcher has earned a doctorate studying the social habits of heavy metal fans, or "bogans" as they are known in the country. Read more

Concern over teen drinking game 'possum'

Concern over teen drinking game 'possum'

03 May 2012, 15:47 PM

Asia-Pacific | A New Zealand university threatens to expel students playing a game in which participants drink while sitting in trees until they fall.
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Elephant plays tunes on harmonica

Elephant plays tunes on harmonica

03 May 2012, 7:05 AM

North America | A musically inclined elephant in a US zoo loves playing the harmonica, even when no one else is around.
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'Turd city' vies for art prize

'Turd city' vies for art prize

02 May 2012, 18:49 PM

Europe | An artist who renamed herself Spartacus and a man who draws a city inhabited by figures made of human excrement have been shortlisted for Britain's prestigious Turner Prize. Read more

Penguin pinchers were blind drunk: court

Penguin pinchers were blind drunk: court

02 May 2012, 12:49 PM

Queensland | Two Welsh tourists went on a vodka binge before pinching a penguin and swimming with dolphins after breaking into a Gold Coast theme park.
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Drunk US woman charged over biting dog

Drunk US woman charged over biting dog

01 May 2012, 18:07 PM

North America | A young US woman who allegedly bit her bulldog during a drunken argument with her mother was charged with animal cruelty and domestic battery, say police. Read more

'Ugly Meter' app worries parents

'Ugly Meter' app worries parents

30 April 2012, 13:15 PM

North America | An app that scans people's faces and gives them an 'ugliness' rating has stirred debate in the US, with some saying children should be protected from it.
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Man builds ark after 'joke' flood warning

Man builds ark after 'joke' flood warning

30 April 2012, 7:39 AM

Asia-Pacific | Zane Ratcliffe, who lives in an elevated NZ location, is building an ark after he received a council letter saying his home was at risk of flooding. 
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Victoria Beckham's mid-flight show

Victoria Beckham's mid-flight show

27 April 2012, 15:58 PM

Asia-Pacific | Victoria Beckham flew into controversy after she posed for a picture in a crew-only seat on a flight to Beijing.
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Obama 'slow jams' the news

Obama 'slow jams' the news

26 April 2012, 8:53 AM

North America | In a week devoted to courting the young vote, US President Barack Obama has appeared on the Jimmy Fallon's show and performed a 'slow jam' of the news. Read more

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