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Wednesday, February 15, 2006. Wednesday, February 15, 2006. 05:34 AEDT All tied up...A German youth who tied himself to a foldaway bed because he was bored was rescued by police after becoming trapped in its mechanism, officials said on Tuesday. Tuesday, February 14, 2006. Tuesday, February 14, 2006. 22:49 AEDT Bacteria thrive on shopping trolleysShopping trolley handles are the most bacteria-infested items among some commonly used objects while doorknobs on public bathrooms are not as bad as might be expected, according to a survey conducted in South Korea. Tuesday, February 14, 2006. 20:04 AEDT 'Bird flu killing' air conditioner goes on saleSouth Korea's LG Electronics says it has begun selling a new air conditioner equipped with a filter made out of kimchi that destroys the killer bird flu virus. Tuesday, February 14, 2006. 11:10 AEDT Distant lovers take their passion to the starsLovers separated on Valentine's Day by war, work or fate can now take romantic online journeys into the heavens. Tuesday, February 14, 2006. 10:29 AEDT Birthday cheer for pampered petsThey already have their own designer clothes, health insurance and therapists and now more and more American pets are enjoying their own birthday parties as well . Monday, February 13, 2006. Monday, February 13, 2006. 21:12 AEDT Flirting styles dusted off for Valentine's DayBrits are boorish, French flatter, Scandinavians play it cool and Italians get intimate. Sunday, February 12, 2006. Sunday, February 12, 2006. 22:00 AEDT 'Air shower' blows away allergies for hotel guestsWith Japan's pollen allergy season about to set in, a Tokyo hotel is setting up a special floor to ease the suffering for sneezing guests. Sunday, February 12, 2006. 15:15 AEDT Japanese women treat themselves on Valentine's DayIt used to be Japanese women gave men a gift of chocolates on Valentine's Day. Sunday, February 12, 2006. 11:22 AEDT Hungarian PM appears on Internet as Hugh GrantHungary's most famous fan of Hugh Grant has taken his enthusiasm for the British actor to new heights. Sunday, February 12, 2006. 10:33 AEDT Liberals mail-out seeks donations from Labor membersWestern Australian Liberal Party president Danielle Blain says a letter that was sent to several Labor Party members asking them for donations is clearly an administrative error. Sunday, February 12, 2006. 08:00 AEDT Warning for Valentine's textersPeople planning to text St Valentine's Day love messages should be careful they do not send them to the wrong person. Saturday, February 11, 2006. Saturday, February 11, 2006. 10:14 AEDT Islanders treasure washed-up shoe cargoThousands of sports shoes have washed up onto a Dutch island after a passing container ship lost part of its cargo, attracting hundreds of local residents anxious to find their size. Friday, February 10, 2006. Friday, February 10, 2006. 20:49 AEDT Indian caddie beats ex-boss in matchplay tournamentA dollar-a-round Indian caddie was carried off the course by jubilant colleagues after beating a former employer and top amateur in a matchplay tournament with borrowed clubs. Friday, February 10, 2006. 15:28 AEDT Wasps may help clean up blowiesQueensland researchers are closer to coming up with a control for the age-old rural problem of blow flies. Thursday, February 9, 2006. Thursday, February 9, 2006. 10:42 AEDT Gay zoo penguins reject shy femalesSix gay penguins at a German zoo in the northern port city of Bremerhaven are still refusing to mate with females of the species flown in from Sweden last year. Thursday, February 9, 2006. 08:12 AEDT Detectives embarrassed after accused thief steals police carDetectives in Germany were dumbstruck after a man they had just booked for burglary walked out of the police station and drove off in one of their cars. |
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