Bizarre News
Calling all Nutella fans! Your day is safe
World Nutella Day has been saved after Ferrero dropped a Cease and Desist complaint.Man preserves 'history' by collecting bricks
A British man has amassed a collection of 1,000 bricks.Man breaks arm day after six-year wait for it to heal
A man waited six years for his fractured arm to heal only to break it the very next day tripping over his dog.Honeymoon couple return to 'Mr Blobby House'
A honeymoon couple returned to find their home painted in pink and white spots.
Woman, 99, celebrates birthday by abseiling down tower block
Doris Long saw in the milestone by doing her 13th major abseil, down Portsmouth University's 110ft Mercantile House in Hampshire.
First date? Take her to a superhero flick
Superhero films are key to success on a first date, new research has found.Man sets up 'ghost catcher' camera only to discover girlfriend sleeping with teen son
A man set up a secret camera to catch ghosts – but was shocked to capture his girlfriend sleeping with his 16-year-old son.
Failing student 'fakes his own kidnapping'
A student reportedly faked his own kidnapping after failing his exams.
Anteater gives birth - without male?
An anteater has given birth at a Connecticut conservation centre, prompting officials there to wonder how the mother conceived.
Gnome more banning of ornamental figures at Chelsea show
It is gnome mean feat – but the strict ban on ornamental figures populating gardens at Chelsea Flower Show has been lifted, for one year only.
£60,000 James Bond wristwatch bought for £25 at car-boot sale
Just like a famous 'Only Fools and Horses' storyline, James Bond’s Geiger counter wristwatch from hit movie 'Thunderball' has turned up following years of mystery about its whereabouts after it was found at a car-boot sale.
Baby born drunk after mother collapses in off licence
A baby has been born drunk after its mother collapsed in an off-licence while heavily pregnant.Mourners stunned as man 'comes back from the dead'
A man appeared to come back from the dead at his own funeral recently.
Policeman gets stuck up a tree trying to save cat
A New York policeman who tried to save a cat stuck in a tree got caught himself and needed rescuing.
The end of the radio station is nigh
The end may be near for a California evangelical radio network used by a preacher to predict – incorrectly – the apocalypse.
More phones than people next year, says report
There will be more mobile phones than people in 2014, a report has suggested.
Fans refused entry to gig 'for not knowing the lead singer's name'
Six fans of The Vaccines were denied entry to a gig allegedly because they couldn't name the lead singer.
Mobility scooter gets police convoy escort
British police have defended using a convoy of patrol cars to escort a mobility scooter being ridden by a police community support officer (PCSO).
Backside-bite prank backfires
A council boss in the UK has been suspended over allegations that she bit the backside of her only male colleague in an otherwise all-women department.
Outer space reality TV show taking off
More than 78,000 people have applied to permanently move to Mars.
Model spends £70 daily on calorific treats
A 23-year-old model is eating 5,000 calories a day in a bid to weigh 30 stone.
No watch for Fergie… a hairdryer instead
An electrical retailer offered soccer manager Sir Alex Ferguson discount on hairdryers following his retirement.World's biggest teabag unveiled in Oz
A 151kg tea bag has been unveiled in Australia.
Tweets to control garden's appearance
Twitter users will be able to control the appearance of a garden which is set to go on show at the Chelsea Flower Show this year.
Man defends 'bug' diet
A US man claims to have eaten more than 5,000 species of insects in the last 11 years.
Tayto chocolate bars prove popular
Limited edition cheese and onion crisp flavoured chocolate bars have quickly sold out in Ireland.
Police in UK search for 'Incredible Hulk' after attack outside McDonald's
Police in the UK are hunting a woman who was dressed as the Incredible Hulk when she allegedly attacked another woman outside a McDonald's in York.
Polic dog eats hamster during raid
A police dog ate a guy's hamster during a raid.
New Virgin Trains uniforms delayed for being low cut and see through
In the UK, new uniforms for female staff on Virgin Trains have been delayed because they've complained they are too low cut and see through.Man orders 'burgers and weed' from US police 80 times
A US man was arrested for allegedly ringing the emergency services and attempting to order "burgers and weed".Call centre offers UK staff night work…in New Zealand
Call centre staff in Britain are being offered the chance to move to New Zealand to cover night shifts in their own nation.
Cookie Monster impersonator faces court over $2 tip
A man who dresses up as Cookie Monster in Times Square turned down a plea deal in a New York City case accusing him of shoving a two-year-old after his mother refused to tip him.
Pay rise for employees who get tattoo of company logo
A US estate agency is offering employees a pay rise if they get a tattoo of the company logo. 
UN Assembly president red-faced after tweeting pic with fake Bono
The UN General Assembly president has tweeted a picture of himself with a man posing as U2's Bono believing he was the real deal.Where's the money? Er, the termites ate it…..
Workers at a bank in India were shocked when they discovered termites have eaten €140,000 worth of cash.New Zealand reveals list of banned names for babies
The monikers Queen Victoria and Lucifer are both on a list of banned baby names in New Zealand.
Twenty-two against eleven…how can that be fair?
A Norwegian professional soccer team has taken on a team of 22 amateurs.
Balotelli wll leave Real players sleep with his girlfriend if they defeat Dortmund
Soccer star Mario Balotelli has promised to let a rival team's players sleep with his girlfriend if they can overturn a three goal deficit.
Dubai police get Ferraris - to go alongside their Lamborghinis
Police in Dubai have started using Ferrari FV sports cars to chase criminals.
Message in a bottle ' found 28 years later'
A message in a bottle has apparently been found 28 years after it was sent.
Student wins 'dream job' - water slide tester
A British student has landed a £20,000-a-year job as a water slide tester.
Gang caught after posting pictures of 'cash sandwiches'
A gang who posted images of themselves pretending to eat "cash sandwiches" have been caught - bread handed.
Doctors warn against 'cinnamon challenge'
Doctors have warned teenagers against taking part in the 'cinnamon challenge'.
Thief returns stolen bike to owner with cake coupon apology
A thief has returned a bike to its owner complete with a coupon for a cake.
Broadband company charge dead man £10 extra because of late payment
An internet bill has gone viral after a dead man was charged an extra £10.
Man finds burger in same condition…..14 years later
A US man has found a burger he purchased 14 years ago – and it still looks the same as when he bought it.
New app aims to increase bathroom privacy and save water
A new application has been invented to help cover up the sound of someone going to the toilet.
Think you have problems with sleep?
Think again.Man dials 999 after getting stuck on children's climbing frame
A man in Britain who dialled 999 after he got stuck on a children’s climbing frame at 4am was helped to safety by firefighters, the Falmouth Packet has reported.The vending machine for dogs
A vending machine for dogs has been created.
Kim Jong-il 'ate spiders, snakes and hippos'
Former North Korean leader Kim Jong-il used to eat spiders, snakes and hippos, according to new claims.
Suspected burglar calls police to report 'another burglar'
An alleged burglar has been arrested after phoning the police when he thought he heard another burglar.
Toon fan kicked off jury duty because defendant was a Mackem
A football fanatic wasn't allowed to complete jury duty because the defendant supported a rival team.
Boy, 9, has hoover obsession
A nine-year-old boy has an obsession with vacuuming.
Tourism boss threatens to sue over inaccurate predictions
A tourism boss is threatening to sue over inaccurate weather predictions.
Teenager calls police to complain about mother's 'tone'
A 19-year-old has called police in the US after disapproving of his mother’s tone of voice.Police think theft of station biscuit tin was an inside job
A group of police officers in the UK have reported the theft of a tin of biscuits from their station.
Groom surprises bride with early wedding
A bride was surprised by her fiancée after being told they would be getting married early, moments before the ceremony.
Council workers forget how big cars really are
Double yellow lines have been painted on a 4ft wide alley.
Woman assaults police officer - with a quiche
An Australian woman has been convicted of assaulting a police officer with a quiche.