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'Meh': new word for indifference enters... 3 days ago

"Meh", a word which indicates a lack of interest or enthusiasm, became the latest addition to the Collins English Dictionary on Monday. ...more

Italy's new combat jet trainer a flying... 4 days ago

An Internet contest to name the new M-346 combat jet trainer has elicited more than 2,000 ideas. ...more

Dutch couple in India pays $200... 4 days ago

A Dutch couple on a visit to the eastern Indian state of Bihar paid 10,000 rupees (136 pounds) for four samosas, a spicy deep-fried snack that usually doesn't cost more than a few rupees, a newspaper reported on Monday. ...more

Sex party set to heat up Australian... 4 days ago

Australia is about to get a new entry into national politics -- a party devoted to sex. ...more

Russian pawn shops boom in financial... 5 days ago

Pawnbrokers in the Russian capital are enjoying the global credit crunch. ...more

Climber plumps for portable toilets... 5 days ago

A young Nepali climber is seeking to popularise a toilet fashioned from a plastic bucket with a lid to promote eco-friendly climbing on Mount Everest. ...more

Sweet pumpkin seed snack leaves businessman... 5 days ago

An Austrian pumpkin seed oil producer faces possible legal action by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, the producer of Viagra, over his "Styriagra" chocolate-coated pumpkin seeds, according to media reports. ...more

Plagued by fungus? Bacteria? Try copper... 6 days ago

Copper socks? Copper towels? How about copper subway poles? These are only a few of the ways Chile, the world's biggest copper producer, is utilizing the red metal which is more commonly found in the construction and auto sectors. ...more

US space-funeral company plans to launch... 6 days ago

A US funeral business that specializes in launching cremated human remains into Earth's orbit has begun taking reservations for landing small capsules of ashes on the moon, announced the company's founder. ...more

California ordered to prepare for sea... 6 days ago

California Gov. ...more

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