Dutch Police in Marijuana Destruction Error
Dutch police who mowed down what they thought were illicit marijuana plants were red-faced Thursday when it emerged they'd actually ruined a research group's officially sanctioned field of hemp.
Drunk Chess Grandmaster Falls Asleep at Board
A leading chess grandmaster turned up drunk to an international tournament - and dozed off after just 11 moves.
World's Smallest Dog Dies from Being Too Small
A contender for the smallest dog in the world title has tragically taken its last pant aged just six months old.
Trouserless Man Accused of Horse Pestering
~Zoophilia~
These Pears Have Gone Baby-shaped
The latest viral buzz from metro.co.uk
Mobile Loo That Fits in Your Handbag
There's only so long you can cross your legs for, but women can now breathe a sigh of relief at the launch of a pocket-sized portable loo.
Cat Survives Arrow through the Head
Brownie the cat would appear to have used up at least one of his nine lives - after being shot through the skull with an arrow, and surviving.
Top 6 Weird Sporting Events
Ever heard of bog snorkeling?
Burglar Leaves His Dog behind
A dozy burglar may have left his pet dog behind when he broke into a school, police said.
Dogs Pop Down to the Shops
A dog owner in China has trained his two terriers to do his shopping.
Giant Cow Maze Appears in Field
The only place where you can get lost in a cows intestine.
Medical Mystery as Boy Cries Tears of Blood
The latest viral buzz from metro.co.uk
Mexican City Breaks Mariachi Record
It's credited as being the birthplace of mariachi music - and now Guadalajara finally holds the record for the world's biggest mariachi band.
Dog Really Gets in the Swing of Things
Meet Sara - the dog who loves nothing better than to spend her days on the swings at her local park.
Man Fined after Prostitute Complaint
A Norwegian man was fined after he complained to police that he had been cheated by a prostitute.
Worst First Date Ever - Man Steals His Date's Car
First he skipped out on the restaurant bill - and then stole his date's car.
Bikini Girl: Pervert Yeti Stalked Me
A teenager has added fresh rumour to the yeti debate after claiming the beast spied on her in her bikini as she paddled in a river.
'Too Tall' Basketball Player Sparks Riot
A bizarre row over a player's height caused a Chinese basketball game to be abandoned and sparked violent scenes that left several cars destroyed in Guangdong earlier this week, local media reported.
Top Five Naked Protests
There are many ways to protest your cause - letter writing, petitions, marches, sit-ins, strikes and good, old-fashioned throwing rotten fruit at your opponents.
Cop Investigated for Feeding Gorillas Pop-Tarts
A police officer in America is under investigation over allegations that last year he snuck into a zoo after hours to feed gorillas Pop-Tarts.