Top Weird Stories of 2007

"BERLIN (Reuters) - From a Greek nunnery turned into a marijuana farm by two men posing as gardeners to a South African man with a gunshot wound told by a doctor to "walk the pain off," the world was full of weird...

Fatal Fumes False Alarm: Fuzz Find Fetid Feet

Cops responding to a call suggesting there may be a corpse in a German apartment building instead found that it was--get this--the man's feet that other residents were smelling. It sounds like this guy is a...

Cash Raining !

"Marko Hilgert pledged to give away three-quarters of the 100,000 euros (£65,800; $129,000) prize money. He was as good as his word and threw notes onto the town square of Kaiserslautern, in western Germany, as he was suspended above it in a crane.Continue Reading"

Italy vs. Australia

"Australia look to advance to their first-ever quarter-finals in the World Cup on Monday when they take on the favored Italians in Kaiserslautern. Guus Hiddink's Socceroos will be a bit shorthanded heading into...

Spain vs. Saudi Arabia

"Spain are already through to the next round of the World Cup, but may want to secure their top spot with a good result against Saudi Arabia, who have a small chance to qualify themselves. The Saudis will need a...

Paraguay vs. Trinidad

"For Paraguay, the last group match is an opportunity to battle for pride but Trinidad & Tobago have others things to worry about as they could still advance to the next round. "Golden Goal reporting:Another...

Three off as USA draw with Italy

"USA hold on for most of the second half with nine men to earn a gutsy 1-1 draw with 10-man Italy."

Italy vs. USA

"The USA will be looking to rebound in a big on Saturday as they take on Italy in a must-win game in Kaiserslautern. The Americans, thrashed 3-0 by the Czech Republic on Monday, need to win to have a chance to...

Australia vs. Japan

"Australia are back at a World Cup, for the first time since 1974 and face Japan for their opening match at the Fritz-Walter-Stadion of Kaiserslautern. The 'Socceroos', who made it to this World Cup by beating...

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