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Colorado officials release bear that trashed car

Travellers in Colorado are being urged to lock their cars when they're in bear country.

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Thailand's floating football pitch

The village of Koh Panyee in Thailand is famous for its floating football field, which was built by young people.

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Bear climbs out of manhole

Utility workers in Colorado Springs were alerted to a bear stuck underground.

Russia

All change: Russia's odd train time custom finally hits the buffers

Europe’s intrepid train travellers were handed a boost after Russia announced it was calling time on a confusing custom at its stations.

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World News

How do lizards survive hurricanes? Scientists use leaf blower to find out

Lizards can cling on to objects while faced with wind speeds topping 174kph – and the feat has been captured on a high-speed camera.

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Free bird: Ostrich escapes farm in south China

An ostrich, who escaped from its home on a farm, was found running down the city streets in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Tuesday.

Romania

Mayor in tears after deputy decides to bestow town award on him

When the commune or Pietrosita decided to recognise its leading citizens, the mayor's office decided to honour... the mayor.

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Ready, steady, slow — snails slug it out at racing world championships

More than 150 snails slugged it out at the annual world snail racing championships on Saturday, an event that's been running since the 1960s.

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Girl rescues shark stranded off Rhode Island coast

A girl picked up a stranded shark with her bare hands and released it back into the ocean at Block Island, off the coast of Rhode Island.

Romania

When a number plate becomes a political statement

A driver in Romania has created a personalised numberplate to make his point about the government.

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Wild bear cools off in Los Angeles swimming pool

A large black bear roaming a suburban neighborhood of Los Angeles stopped to cool off from the 90 degree F (32 C) temperatures in a swimming pool on Tuesday (July 17).

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Rototiller Racing World Championships take place in Emerson, Arkansas

The Purple Hull Pea Festival played host to the Rotary Tiller World Championships on Saturday (30th June) in Emerson, Arkansas, USA.

USA

Watch: Margarita-loving bear relaxes in California hot tub

A California man was surprised to see a furry trespasser using his pool as he sipped on his Friday afternoon margarita.

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Champs Elysees transformed into open-air cinema for a night

The most famous street in Paris the Champs Elysees was transformed into a giant open-air cinema on Sunday (July 1).

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Man back-flips to safety from a highway sign, gets arrested

A man in California standing up on a freeway sign this morning back-flipped his way to safety — and then he was arrested.

United Kingdom

‘Duck of Luck’ sent into space as England prepare to take on Belgium

The red rubber duck carried two St George's flags and a message saying "Good luck lads!" on its journey into space.

Destinations

Fairytale house for rent

Inspired by fairytale books, these treehouses offer a remarkable getaway.

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Nudists enjoy naked day in Paris sun

A few hundred nudists gathered for a naked day in the sun in the Bois de Vincennes park east of Paris on Sunday (June 24) to celebrate the inaugural Parisian Day of Naturism.

Living

Steady hands required: Japanese artist creates the tiniest sculptures

Kakuho Fujii's passion is to create tiny figures.

Portugal

Ridiculed Ronaldo bust replaced with new model at Madeira airport

An online petition is calling for the old bust to be returned.