One hundred and twenty-eight years ago, in a British blunder blameworthy of literary treason, the country’s postal service misplaced the first ever novel written by Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the much beloved Sherlock Holmes stories. The … [Read more...]
Yvonne, The Wild Cow of Bavaria
Considered “slightly less stupid than sheep”, the cow, it seems, exists solely to serve humanity. Round 'em up, graze 'em for a while, then drain all the milk you can before a fateful trip to the slaughterhouse leads to a splendid night’s … [Read more...]
Toga Party in Russian Prison Sparks Outrage
Following a spate of controversial scientific endeavours, the credibility of the Russian Government is again in question after inmates near Moscow reddened the frosty cheeks of officials by throwing a lavish toga party involving caviar, McDonald's … [Read more...]
Priceless Medieval Guidebook to Way of St. James Vanishes
Arguably the most hallowed book in Spain's history has vanished without a trace under high security in the country's north-east. The priceless Codex Calixtinus led pilgrims to the remains of one of Jesus’ Twelve Apostles, Saint James, via a route … [Read more...]
French Riot Police Outraged at ‘No Alcohol During Lunch’ Rule
Long has been the tradition in France to consume alcohol during lunch hour, provided it is in moderation. However the privilege of tradition can be broken, especially when those charged with curbing ‘untoward’ behaviour mix work with play, and flaunt … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Ship Drops Grandmother into Arctic Ocean
What was to be "the trip of a lifetime" for an ageing English couple, in their tour of the Arctic Circle to see the Northern Lights, has quickly turned into a teeth-chattering oceanic nightmare. For in arguably the most calamitous rescue transfer … [Read more...]
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