No button for miracles: woman healed, doesn’t want money
A woman who claims she was healed by prayer had to battle the benefits system to stop her disability payments. »
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007
Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
Bible charred in San Diego wildfires sells for $1,025 on eBay
For most people, finding a blackened Bible in the ashes of their home would seem like a miracle. For photographer Robert Sanders, who lost 30 years’ worth of professional archives and almost all of his family’s possessions in last month’s wildfires, it seemed like a golden opportunity. »
Human urine may cure blood pressure
A study has identified a hormone from human urine, a xanthurenic-acid derivative, which might help safely flush sodium out of the body and could be harnessed to develop more effective and safer treatments for high blood pressure, or hypertension. »
Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
Now architects to cure obesity
The British govt has decided to cure obesity with better designs – by roping in architects and town planners in its drive against the disease. »
Smell of sexcess
Doctors have long argued about the health effects of coffee, but its reputation seems likely to receive a boost thanks to a flavoured condom that aims to encourage safer sex in Ethiopia. »
Tuesday, Sep. 4, 2007
Lifeguard rescues shark … from swimmers
A 2 foot sand shark coming close to the beach of Coney Island, New York, has been rescued from a mob of swimmers by a Coney Island lifeguard. »
Tuesday, Jun. 12, 2007
Plastic owl ‘rescued’ by fire fighters
A plastic owl used to frighten off other birds on top of Banstead police station was the subject of a bizarre rescue operation after it came loose from its roof fixing. »
Thursday, Jun. 7, 2007
Man in wheelchair takes ride on semi’s grill
The Michigan State Police Paw Paw Post and Van Buren County Central Dispatch began receiving strange reports of a man in a wheelchair being pushed by a semi truck on Wednesday afternoon. »
Monday, May. 28, 2007
Bullet removed: 64 years of headaches ended
A Chinese woman has been relieved of 64 years of recurrent headaches after doctors removed a bullet that had been lodged in her head since World War II. »
Wednesday, May. 16, 2007
Building drops on church in mystery accident
This one may blow your mind. »
Thursday, May. 10, 2007
Rescue Units Called In To Save A Dummy
The response was quick and complete: When a passer-by called Tuesday to report a worker dangling from a Western Area Power Administration tower 150 feet in the air, authorities responded by sending Casper Fire-EMS rescue and command units, two Natrona County sheriff’s vehicles, a fire protection district rescue unit and a Life Flight helicopter. »
Monday, May. 7, 2007
Mystery revealed: Poppy quarter led to U.S. spy warnings
An odd-looking Canadian coin with a bright red flower was the culprit behind the U.S. Defence Department’s false espionage warning earlier this year, The Associated Press has learned. »
Monday, Apr. 23, 2007
Blind pilot takes to the sky for charity
Armed with a sense of purpose and a trusty co-pilot, a blind British pilot took a much-needed stop in Bangkok recently during his international flight for charity. »
Tuesday, Apr. 10, 2007
Virgin Mary Spotted In Cherry Tree
Is it an Easter miracle or just nature’s artwork? »
Wednesday, Mar. 28, 2007
Mysterious Rock Growing ‘Hair’ Put on Display in Beijing
On March 16, 2007, an unusual rock went on display in Beijing. This rock has “hair,” almost identical to human hair, growing out of its “head.” »
Tuesday, Mar. 20, 2007
Pastor Joins Cardboard Couple in Marriage
Now to a local wedding. Made in art class? »
Wednesday, Mar. 14, 2007
German police rescue 91-year-old glued to roof
A 91-year-old German sparked a rescue operation when he slipped mending his roof and got stuck fast in tar “like a beetle on its back”, police said today. »
Friday, Jan. 26, 2007
Mouse traps cat in a jar
Police had to rescue a cat that tried to fish a mouse out of a jam jar and got its head stuck. »
Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007
Got Beer? Now Your Dog Can Have A Brew, Too
At the end of a long day, dogs can kick back with their owners and relax with their own beer. »
Microwave ovens sterilise sponges
Scientists have pinpointed an effective weapon against the germs which cause food poisoning - the microwave oven. »
Monday, Jan. 22, 2007
Man rescued from freezing chimney of cottage
Contractors working near an Ontario cottage on Thursday rescued a drunk man who thought a chimney would make a fine secondary entrance after no one answered the front door, the Toronto Star reports. »
Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007
Worm Digger Rescued After Foot Becomes Frozen
Rescue crews had to battle the cold on Wednesday to save a man along the banks of Westport Island. »
Man rescued from sunflowers
Grain elevator workers and others shoveled and cut a hole in the side of a 32-foot-high bin to rescue a man who was trapped up to his neck in sunflowers, authorities said. »
Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007
Law changed so dog can return to barbershop
About a year after being kicked out of his spot on a sofa inside Matt’s Barber Shop, a sad-eyed basset hound named Franklin is back and greeting customers. »
Monday, Jan. 15, 2007
Complete town prepares to relocate
Sweden’s northernmost town of Kiruna will move its centre a few kilometres away to save it from sinking into the ground due to underground cracks created by iron ore mining, officials said on Tuesday. »
Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006
Sorbitol in apple research breakthrough
The sugar-like compound called sorbitol may to play a key role in determining the characteristics of apples and may be a good target for plant breeders and geneticists trying to improve fruit quality in apple trees, according to a recent study by researchers at the University of California, Davis. [Betty Crocker’s Diabetes Cookbook: Everyday Meals, Easy as 1-2-3] »
Friday, Nov. 3, 2006
Mother delivers surprise “miracle baby”
If nothing else, you could say Amanda Brisendine had an easy pregnancy. »
Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006
World of Warcraft can cure obesity
PLAYING World of Warcraft can cause you to lose weight without having to move from your computer, a gamer has claimed. »
Monday, Sep. 25, 2006
Cat saves owner’s life
Many people believe that animals - especially household pets - can predict natural disasters or forewarn their owners of imminent seizures or illness. Given that we have seen a spate or recent studies related to this phenomenon, is it too farfetched to believe that pets might be able to predict the onset of an illness prior to diagnosis? For Littleton residents Lynda and Steve Larsen, such a possibility is plausible, especially since their cat was instrumental in pinpointing Lynda’s breast cancer. »
Friday, Sep. 22, 2006
Underwear obsessed dog gets surgery
A Nottingham man says his pet dog’s penchant for ladies’ underwear left the animal needing emergency surgery. »