Offbeat news Archive, Page 2
- "Lord" puts life up for sale on eBay 1 days ago
An eccentric millionaire has put his entire life up for sale on the Internet -- including his title of Lord of the Manor of Warleigh -- in the hope of converting his assets into cash. ...more
- Kinder surprise egg facing ban in Germany... 1 days ago
Despite being a massive hit with children and adults alike, German lawmakers want to ban Kinder surprise eggs on safety grounds, press reports said on Thursday. ...more
- Beach therapy for Spain's hockey stars... 2 days ago
Title-contenders Spain prepared for the Olympic men's field hockey tournament, which starts on Monday, by relaxing on a beach in southern China. ...more
- Thanks a bunch, says sailing team after... 2 days ago
Say it with flowers! A delegation from the British sailing team being welcomed into the Qingdao Olympic Village avoided an embarrassing moment on Thursday thanks to a nearby florist. ...more
- Pro-publican beer ad angers Aussie monarchists... 2 days ago
An advertisement by an Australian brewer urging beer lovers to "Forget the monarchy, support the publicans" has angered supporters of Britain's monarchy who say the ad is beyond the pale, forcing it to be pulled. ...more
- Paris Hilton reveals "hot" energy plan... 2 days ago
Millionaire socialite Paris Hilton has jumped into the U.S. election campaign, calling Republican candidate John McCain a "wrinkly white-haired guy" and offering her own energy policy. ...more
- Paris Hilton strips down to reveal "... 2 days ago
Millionaire socialite Paris Hilton has jumped into the U.S. election campaign, calling Republican candidate John McCain a "wrinkly white-haired guy" and offering her own energy policy. ...more
- China's 'madman' gives life -- and body... 2 days ago
Sun Dingguo rewarded himself with his 36th Olympic-themed tattoo after completing a nearly year-long journey across China, pedalling his rickshaw for the glory of the Beijing Games. ...more
- 103 year-old volunteer proud to play... 2 days ago
Most centenarians would be content with putting their feet up and taking it easy, but not Fu Yiquan who is perhaps the oldest Olympic volunteer ever. ...more
- Obama: Concussion drove me into White... 2 days ago
Democrat Barack Obama joked Wednesday that the true reason he entered the White House race was concussion. ...more
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