Slovak brothers win burial competition with fastest, neatest grave

TRENCIN, Slovakia (Reuters) - Two brothers from Slovakia won a grave-digging competition at an international exhibition of funeral, burial and cremation services on Thursday......»»

Category: weirdSource: reutersNov 10th, 2016

Tobler-moan: UK fans bare sweet teeth over scaled-down chocolate bar

ZURICH (Reuters) - British fans of Toblerone chocolate bars have bared their sweet teeth over a cost-cutting move to space out the distinctive jagged peaks on versions of the Swiss treat sold in the UK......»»

Category: weirdSource: reutersNov 8th, 2016

Snake scares passengers on Aeromexico plane to Mexico City

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A large snake was found slithering inside the passenger cabin of an Aeromexico flight en route to Mexico City on Sunday and the plane was given priority to land there......»»

Category: weirdSource: reutersNov 7th, 2016

Clinton, Trump "pooper" figurines on sale in Barcelona ahead of U.S. election

GIRONA, Spain (Reuters) - Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are the subjects of a new range of traditional Spanish statuettes squatting to defecate and they have gone on sale in Barcelona in a satirical take on the noxious U.S. presidential election race......»»

Category: weirdSource: reutersNov 7th, 2016

"You"re fired" - Trump effigy feels the heat on UK bonfire night

LONDON (Reuters) - He turned "You're fired" into his reality show catch-phrase, but it was Donald Trump who went up in flames on Saturday - or at least an effigy of him did, as part of Britain's annual Bonfire Night celebrations......»»

Category: weirdSource: reutersNov 6th, 2016

India"s Hindu Army celebrates Trump "victory" a few days early

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - An Indian fringe group on Friday celebrated the "victory" of U.S. presidential contender Donald Trump, hailing his friendship with diaspora Indians and backing his call to ban immigration by Muslims from countries hit by Islamic mili.....»»

Category: weirdSource: reutersNov 4th, 2016

Artist Tunick to give latest nude photo an anti-Trump twist

SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, Mexico (Reuters) - U.S. photographic artist Spencer Tunick said on Thursday his new work in a Mexican colonial-era city popular with American retirees would reflect how Donald Trump had inverted minds and caused hysteria......»»

Category: weirdSource: reutersOct 28th, 2016

I wouldn"t hire James Bond, says real British spy chief

LONDON (Reuters) - Despite his unrivalled record for single-handedly saving the world from disaster while seducing beautiful women along the way, James Bond would not get a job as a British spy, the head of external intelligence agency MI6 has said......»»

Category: weirdSource: reutersOct 27th, 2016

Switzerland tells slightly tipsy volunteer firefighters: Cheers!

ZURICH (Reuters) - Switzerland is easing an alcohol ban for volunteer firefighters and other emergency workers using heavy vehicles, saying it had led to staffing shortages when crises demanded quick action, especially in smaller towns lacking professiona.....»»

Category: weirdSource: reutersOct 26th, 2016

Man writes letter to editor about yoga pants; women take to the streets

BARRINGTON, R.I. (Reuters) - A male reader who sent a letter to a small Rhode Island newspaper criticizing women who wear yoga pants in public found that snug-fitting pants were the least of his problems as hundreds of people picketed his home and thousan.....»»

Category: weirdSource: reutersOct 24th, 2016

Ricciardo gives Butler the boot

AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Australian Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo laughingly handed Scottish film star Gerard Butler a sweaty boot filled with Red Bull on the U.S. Grand Prix podium on Sunday and demanded he drink......»»

Category: weirdSource: reutersOct 24th, 2016

Chile"s president forgets to sign name at voting booth, leaves behind ID

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chilean President Michelle Bachelet had a rocky go of voting in the nation's local elections on Sunday, having to return to the polls twice after leaving her ID behind and forgetting to sign her name......»»

Category: weirdSource: reutersOct 23rd, 2016

California woman carrying human skull on stick prompts investigation

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A woman in Sacramento, California who this week carried a human skull on a stick through the streets has prompted an investigation into the identity of the deceased and the cause of death, police said on Friday......»»

Category: weirdSource: reutersOct 21st, 2016

Thailand vs Australia to go ahead, but no joy permitted

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian football fans must tone down their dress and resist chanting or any "joyful activities" if they want to support the Socceroos at their World Cup qualifier with Thailand next month......»»

Category: weirdSource: reutersOct 21st, 2016

Giant panda Bao Bao to leave United States for China

(Reuters) - Bao Bao the female giant panda will leave the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. early next year and move to China under a breeding agreement, officials at the zoo said on Thursday......»»

Category: weirdSource: reutersOct 20th, 2016

Goats guests of honor at Prague rooftop reception

PRAGUE (Reuters) - Two goats wander across the roof of Prague's famous Lucerna Palace - the first beneficiaries of a new push to open up public spaces high above the packed streets of a crowded city......»»

Category: weirdSource: reutersOct 20th, 2016

Arkansas robbery plan foiled by motorcycle buy from police officer

(Reuters) - An Arkansas man suspected of robbing a bank and arranging ahead of time to purchase a used motorcycle for a getaway ended up behind bars after he was arrested by the person who managed the sale, a police officer in uniform, police said on Wedn.....»»

Category: weirdSource: reutersOct 19th, 2016

Target, McDonald"s react to U.S. creepy clown sightings

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Two of America's biggest commercial brands - discount retailer Target and fast-food chain McDonald's - have taken steps to tamp down hysteria stemming from a recent spate of creepy clown sightings in the run-up to Halloween at the .....»»

Category: weirdSource: reutersOct 18th, 2016

New St Andrews students welcomed with shaving foam fight

ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) - Students dressed in costumes chased each other with shaving cream in a massive foam fight at the University of St Andrews on Monday, as part of a decades old tradition for newcomers......»»

Category: weirdSource: reutersOct 17th, 2016

Two to get comfy coffin for overnight stay in Dracula"s castle

BUCHAREST (Reuters) - "No garlic or garlic-scented items allowed, including perfume," read the house rules of Count Dracula's castle to ensure that Halloween night guests cannot avoid the vampire......»»

Category: weirdSource: reutersOct 17th, 2016