Family lost in maze call cops for help
Authorities in Massachusetts say a family that got lost in a seven-acre corn maze called 911 for help, apparently taking advantage of the police department's motto that says "We Want To Be Bothered
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Man in plane sees home being burgled
An Arkansas man who wanted to capture aerial photos of his home during his first plane ride instead helped catch two men burglarizing it.
Thieves net 1000 trout in hatchery heist
Somewhere in California, someone has a truck load of stolen merchandise that probably is starting to stink.
Runaway cow captures German hearts
A runaway cow named Yvonne is on the loose in Germany and the manhunt - or moohunt - for the Bavarian bovine has captivated the country.
Museum worker fined for washing in urine
A famed Austrian museum has fired an employee for washing his hands and face with his urine.
Swedish man caught trying to split atoms at home
A Swedish man arrested on charges of unauthorized possession of nuclear material after trying to split atoms in his kitchen says he was only doing it as a hobby.
Man tries to remove hernia with butter knife
A Southern California man stuck a butter knife into his stomach in a failed bid at self-surgery to remove a painful hernia, US police say.
Two-headed snake goes on show
Texas mum delivers 7.3kg newborn
Deli files lawsuit over Instant Heart Attack sandwich
A popular New York City deli says a potential legal challenge to its Instant Heart Attack sandwich isn't kosher.