Tag: Oddities
German military to ship surplus beer back from Afghanistan
BERLIN — The German military says it has found a solution for an unusual logistics problem its troops in Afghanistan face: a glut of...
Bear wandering in downtown Florida city eludes searchers
NAPLES, Fla. — A black bear seen wandering in downtown Naples has eluded wildlife officials even as sightings of the animal continue.
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No shirts, pants or undies needed on bike ride, just a mask
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia bike riders won’t need their shirts, pants, skirts or even underwear — just a mask.
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Candidate punched, interrupted by sex toy on drone at event
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M — A New Mexico sheriff who is running for mayor of Albuquerque was punched at a campaign event by a man who...
Woman recovers wallet lost 46 years ago in California
VENTURA, Calif. — A woman from Ventura was reunited with a wallet she lost 46 years ago after an employee working on remodeling Southern...
‘Stand your ground’ defense rejected in iguana killing
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A judge has rejected the “stand your ground” defense of a Florida man who said he beat an iguana...
Ohio ready to announce 2nd Vax-a-Million incentive winners
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio residents who were recently vaccinated may want to answer their phone Wednesday even if the number isn't familiar. It might...
US soldiers mistakenly raid Bulgarian sunflower oil factory
SOFIA, Bulgaria — The owner of a small sunflower oil factory in Bulgaria has accused U.S. soldiers of illegally storming his facility during a...
A direction home: Bob Dylan album returned 48 years late
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio — After nearly five decades of blowin' in the wind, a double Bob Dylan album finally has a direction home: A...
Walter the friendly grouse becomes man’s backyard companion
NEW LONDON, N.H. — Some people are greeted by the family dog. For Todd Westward, it's a ruffed grouse.
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