Articles from category: Quirky

Bastille Day celebrations in London! (video)

France is not the only place that celebrate the country's national day, 14th July as French expats and Francophiles party in London in what is believed to be the biggest celebration outside of France.

Facebook installs 'panic button' for children

A panic button is to be installed on Facebook for children, already seen on other sites such as Bebo and MySpace.

Real World Cup winner is Paul the Octopus! (video)

Spain may well have won the world cup, but the real winner, or at least oracle “winner predictor” is Paul the German octopus!

Breakthrough research uncovers HIV neutralising antibodies

In a major breakthrough in the US, antibodies have been discovered that stop 90% of HIV viruses from contaminating human cells

Fish can talk!..... to each other

The undersea world isn't as quiet as we thought, according to a New Zealand researcher who found fish can "talk" to each other.

Eco poo powered factories (video)

Cow poo in Vermont USA, is being used to power nearby factories is what has become known as "cow power"

Ponytails for men get the chop in Iran

It seems that having a ponytail for men in Iran will no longer be tolerated or approved by the ministry of culture.

South African pilgrims bring vuvuzelas to pray

Going to church? Don't forget your vuvuzela or "imbomu". Or at least's what Nazareth Baptist Church followers in South Africa must remember on their yearly pilgrimage.

Apple hit with lawsuit over iPhone 4 antenna woes

Holding the new Apple iPhone 4 in certain ways, apparently reduces signal strength and the company has received several complaints, including a lawsuit.

Beijing's luxurious pooch pampering pet spas (video)

Dog parlours seem to be the fad in China as pooch pampering spas appear across the country. We take a look at one of the most luxurious in Beijing