Odd

• Pawnshops for prosperous accept wine as collateral (Source: Reuters)
  Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:36:23 GMT
  Reuters - literally.
• Bradley to hold fire after Twitter users left spitting mad (Source: Reuters)
  Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:51:25 GMT
  Reuters - A dumb-founded Keegan Bradley said even he was taken aback by his excessive spitting as he watched television replays of his play during the final round of last week's Northern Trust Open in Los Angeles.
• I don't like football, says Australian club owner (Source: Reuters)
  Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:15:16 GMT
  Reuters - Fans often question whether wealthy club owners have a real passion for their teams but the followers of ailing A-league outfit Gold Coast United were left in no doubt at the weekend when Clive Palmer said he did not even like the sport.
• Qatar would host 2020 Summer Games in October (Source: Reuters)
  Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:37:35 GMT
  Reuters - Qatar is proposing to hold the 2020 Olympics in October to avoid the Gulf Arab state's searing summer heat, maintaining that the proposed October dates would "ensure ideal conditions for athletes and spectators."
• Swedish man survives for months in snowed-in car (Source: Reuters)
  Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:43:27 GMT
  Reuters - A Swedish man was dug out alive after being snowed in to his car on a forest track for two months with no food, police and local media reported on Saturday.
• Mattel to issue William and Kate dolls for royal anniversary (Source: Reuters)
  Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:08:22 GMT
  Reuters - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are really getting dolled up for the first anniversary of their royal wedding.
• Tightrope walker to attempt first crossing of Niagara Falls (Source: Reuters)
  Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:02:11 GMT
  Reuters - Canada agreed on Wednesday to allow a member of the Flying Wallenda family of daredevils to attempt a tightrope walk over Niagara Falls, clearing the way for the stunt some time during the summer.
• Partners main source of happiness around the globe: poll (Source: Reuters)
  Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:00:06 GMT
  Reuters - Nearly two-thirds of married couples and people with a significant other say their partner is the most important source of happiness in their lives, according to a new global poll released on Valentine's Day.
• "Malachy" the Pekingese wins prestigious U.S. dog show (Source: Reuters)
  Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:29:56 GMT
  Reuters - A placid Pekingese slowly trotted to victory on Tuesday at the 136th Westminster Kennel Club dog show, beating a Dalmatian, a German Shepherd, a Dachshund and three other canines to become the first of his breed to win the prestigious annual event since 1990.
• Afghan govt asks for headscarves, less make-up on TV (Source: Reuters)
  Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:13:15 GMT
  Reuters - An Afghan government request that female television presenters don headscarves and avoid heavy make-up angered journalists on Tuesday, who said the move was proof authorities expected the Taliban to regain a share of power.

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