Offbeat, strange and funny news from around the world
7th February
Last updated 3 hours, 43 minutes agoLatest weird news
Diner steps up to the 6,000-calorie platter challenge - all to get £15 back
Chinese researchers create piglets with glow in the dark trotters
Skydiver set for 36km record freefall from space
Mum tells Westwood to say sorry for swearing (Reuters)
Indonesia pilot grounded in pre-takeoff crystal meth check (Reuters)
Birds take on squirrel in battle that really takes the biscuit
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