- Bizarre - Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Woman shoots herself in bid to cover up fake robbery
A US woman shot herself twice to cover up a fake robbery.
Six-book deal? Simples!
Meerkat character Aleksandr Orlov has signed a book deal.
Woman to keep dog 'dropped from the sky'
A woman in the US believes she has received a gift from God after a puppy fell out the sky and nearly landed in her arms.
How you like them papples?
A new fruit hybrid known as a “papple” is set to be launched in the UK.
London gallery to host exhibition of 'invisible art'
A leading British gallery is to push the boundaries of visual art with an exhibition of works which cannot be seen.
Felines welcome at Vienna cat café
A cat café has opened in Austria.
Reds faces at Mother's Day bash after kids given explicit chocs
Parents in Australia were stunned when their children were given explicit chocolates at a Mother's Day function.
Waiter wakes up at own funeral
An Egyptian waiter shocked mourners when he woke up at his own funeral.
Ice bra aims to beat summer heat
A newly developed "ice bra" from Japan aims to keep wearers cool this summer using ice, mint and, slightly bizarre addition this one - wind chimes.
Teacher takes to YouTube to give away holiday
A British teacher has taken to YouTube to offer a free holiday to Malta to anyone who wants it.
Annoyed residents hoist boy racer's car to top of tree
Polish residents have hoisted a boy racer's car to the top of a huge tree after becoming so annoyed by his wild driving.
Drastic diet surgery guarantees cheap meal in town
Diners in a Brazilian town are allowed half-price meals if they've had gastric band surgery.
Goat hijacks car in Austria
An Austrian motorist had to report his car had been hijacked – by a goat.
Dinosaur-mad businessman takes T-Rex moniker
A US businessman has changed his name to Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Schoolgirl claims to have cure for hiccups
A US schoolgirl has set up her own business after claiming to have come up for a cure for hiccups.
Spending a penny, from a great height
A 15-storey high toilet has been installed in a penthouse apartment in Mexico.
Odd ovine art project aims to promote peace and equality
A flock of bright blue sheep have appeared in Germany.
How are you spelling that?
A British woman has given herself what she believes is the longest name in the world.
Bungays take to the field in bizarre charity match
A football match has taken place in the UK where all 22 players have the same name.
Mud-pit magic for marrying couple
A US couple have got married in a mud pit.