Bizarre

Arizona police tracked down a stash of marijuana hidden in a house using their noses. The sheriff deputies were on an early morning call when they cau... ... [more]

A Wisconsin signposted road diversion leads drivers 50 miles out of their way - even though there is a five minute alternative nearby. The constructio... ... [more]

Council workers in the British city of Newcastle have been banned from calling women "pet". Officials say the affectionate term is disrespectful and women may find it offensive. ... [more]

A British man's luggage was crushed by binmen after he left it on the pavement outside his house. Phil Newbon had his mobile phone, clothes, digital c... ... [more]

A three-and-a-half foot alligator has been removed from a Massachusetts apartment. Environmental officers entered the third floor flat after the owner... ... [more]

A car wreck became a piece of art after a woman drove her vehicle through the wall of a gallery. A woman lost control of her car while driving through a car park next to the venue. ... [more]

A man who robbed a corner shop was caught by police after his getaway truck ran out of petrol. David Booth entered the store threatening to use a weap... ... [more]

A British man who lost his wallet in a midnight swim had it returned - by a lobster. Paul Westlake of Plymouth, England, went swimming after drinking... ... [more]

An OAP was locked in a Swiss bank vault after staff forgot she was in there. The 85-year-old had been standing so still she didn't set off the securit... ... [more]

An American couple were shocked to find a 'dead' body in their front yard - which later turned out to be a drunk woman. Cecil Allred was stunned when... ... [more]

An 88-year-old Indian farmer has fathered his first son. Virmaram Jat, who has one 16-year-old daughter, conceived a boy with his third wife - 45 years his junior. ... [more]

A naked gunman was caught on home video roaming the streets in Atlanta. According to residents the pistol-wielding man appeared drunk or mentally unstable and had no clothes on. ... [more]

A death row prisoner has appealed against his sentence - because the jury were prevented from smoking during their deliberations. Phillip Elmore's law... ... [more]

A crook posed as a lawyer after stealing an attorney's identity. Jeffrey P. Riddell practiced as a lawyer in Pennsylvania for many months, claiming to... ... [more]

New Zealand's biggest city has been given council approval to host a topless porn-star parade. The Auckland show will feature 30 adult film stars ridi... ... [more]