Bits and Bobs

" Bizarre facts and stories we have found ..."

All the following bizarre facts and stories have come from things we have heard, or read.

A great site for some astonishing and weird stories from around the world is: www.madmadworld.com.

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L.A: "A shocked brother tracked down his long-lost adopted sister to find himself being introduced to 'Steve', after she'd had a sex change"...

Venezuela: "A fed-up husband is divorcing his wife after she taught their pet parrot to call out gordo to him - Gordo is Spanish for fatso !! "...

Spain: "A matador has been banned from the ring for life after bursting into tears when an angry bull grazed his thigh! "...

Australia: "A Lifeguard was rushed to hospital after drinking out of an opened bottle at a bar. The bottle read, Do not drink - jellyfish tentacles !! "...

U.K: "A diver has been charged with theft after he searched at night in a lake in Wokingham for golf balls! "...

"A new aerial survey company called getmapping.com can call up detailed aerial shots by tapping in a postcode. Critics say this invades privacy and helps burglars! "...

Ireland: "The king is back! A married Irish Postman has released 2 albums of deceased artists' tracks, sung in the style of Elvis. The first album is appropriately named 'Gravelands'. He tours London in April 2000 ". For more details, check out... www.emimusic.de

" Did you know what a Furby looks like without skin??? NOT SO CUTE NOW HEY??? "...