Odd News
Scientists spot elusive giant squid
Scientists and broadcasters in Japan say they have captured footage of an elusive giant squid up to eight metres long that roams the depths of the Pacific Ocean.
January 8, 2013, 12:36 pmFAA looking into safety of sky-high Harlem Shake
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A sky-high video of the Internet dance craze Harlem Shake that went viral on YouTube has captured the attention of aviation officials who said on Friday they are looking into the ...
March 2, 2013, 8:07 am-
Farts - it's important to let rip, say researchers
Farting, cutting the cheese, letting her rip, breaking wind - whatever you call it, experts say it's better out than in, even on a plane.
February 15, 2013, 12:43 pm 
Five-legged sheep the ultimate wedding gift surprise (video)
Imagine receiving a woolly five-legged pet as a wedding gift.
November 28, 2012, 4:49 pm
A WA couple were given the surprise of their life when young Henry arrived at their door step.
And now they've decided to give him a second chance at life.
Teen survives stepping on rattlesnake nest
A California teenager who survived falling into a nest of rattlesnakes has described the pain after she was bitten six times.
November 15, 2012, 1:08 pm
Thief sprung by police after bouncing off trampoline (video)
A juvenile offender has been sprung in the most extraordinary of circumstances.
November 14, 2012, 10:00 pm
He jumped over a fence to get away from police - but by chance, landed on a trampoline.
And bounced straight back into the arms of the law.
Man throws knives at partner for a living (video)
Here's a couple who've really learnt how to trust each other. His job is to throw knives at her every day - and miss by the smallest of margins.
October 26, 2012, 10:00 pm
They're part of a massive Australian tour by the Great Moscow Circus.
Powered by pig poo (video)
A local farmer's riding high on the hog after setting a national first.
October 26, 2012, 10:00 pm
Young's Blantyre Farms has become the first to turn farm waste into carbon credits.
It's powering their whole operation, and making them hundreds of thousands of dollars cash.
Longest flight goes to Aussie airline
Singapore Airlines is cancelling the world's longest commercial flight, giving the title to the Qantas flight between Sydney and Dallas.
October 25, 2012, 2:09 pm
Frisky alpaca jumps fence to meet lady llama (video)
A daring break-out by a cheeky alpaca has led to creation of one of the rarest baby animals in WA.
October 11, 2012, 5:14 pm
It's half alpaca - and half llama. And there could be more on the way.
Fish rain on Russian bay
Locals in the town of Lazurnaya Bay in Russia’s far east were gobsmacked when fish, oysters and crabs rained from the sky onto a remote beach.
September 25, 2012, 2:27 pm
Big weekend planned (video)
The Goanna Pull Championships promises to be a major drawcard this Spring break.
September 24, 2012, 10:00 pm
The 26-year-old annual event is offering over $4500 in prizes.
Wayward roo takes wrong turn (video)
There was a rare sight on Albury streets this morning ... when a kangaroo hopped into town for a mystery visit.
September 24, 2012, 10:00 pm
Vets say the roo must have taken a wrong turn because the animals are usually only seen in town during times of drought.
Thousands of red jellyfish wash up at Cable Beach (video)
A strange phenomena is happening at Broome's iconic Cable Beach.
September 12, 2012, 10:00 pm
Hundreds of thousands of red jellyfish are coming to shore.
Nobody can explain it. Scientists fear it's a sign something is seriously wrong with our oceans.
Divorce is his business (video)
This next story won't be to everyone's taste - I'll tell you that up front.
September 11, 2012, 1:59 am
Rod Smith is a professional divorce cake maker - he's already cornered the Australian market and is now sending his cakes overseas.
Obama’s staff shocked after bear hug
President Barack Obama’s campaign staff were stunned yesterday when the President was given a bear hug by a Florida pizza shop owner.
September 10, 2012, 6:01 pm
Swooping season (video)
There's terror in the sky.
September 6, 2012, 4:59 pm
Swooping season is in full play.
And we're being warned to be on high alert if you come face-to-face with an angry magpie.
Pumpkin man (video)
Molong's Pumpkin Man is no doubt our area's biggest pumpkin enthusiast.
September 3, 2012, 10:00 pm
The pumpkin man has now put his love for pumpkins in writing.-
Gameshow winner splurges £50,000 fast to avoid sharing
A British gameshow contestant who won £50,000 spent his winnings in less than four months to avoid sharing it with his estranged wife.
September 3, 2012, 2:07 pm 
Is this the world's oldest tractor? (video)
The world's oldest tractor could very well be found in the tiny NSW central west town of Cumnock. Built almost 110 years ago and still working.
August 29, 2012, 10:00 pm
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