This Wasn't Quite the Change We Pictured

"The more things change, the more theystay . . . well, you know. And looking at President-elect Barack Obama's top appointments, it's easy to wonder whether convention has triumphed over change -- and centrists over progressives."

Boy Healthy after Doctors Remove Key Lodged in Brain

Nicholas Holderman of Perryville, Kentucky is lucky to be alive.  The toddler accidentally fell on his parents' keys while playing, with one penetrating his brain.  "Nothing can prepare you for something...

Pictured: The 13-year-old with gigantic size SEVENTEEN feet

If i was him, i'll pick swimming sport, so i can break ian thorpe record."While his school friends enjoy a game of football, 13-year-old Ollie Abbott has to kick his heels on the touchline. Not because he's injured, but because his feet are too big. Having gone up five sizes...

Golf War: Monty rounds on Poulter in Ryder Cup wild card row

As Ryder Cup fever sweeps the golf world competition for the European Team wildcard places has led to two of the top players having a verbal set-to that would see them being accused of ungentlemanly conduct had it...

The beluga whale that blows bubbles and juggles

"Like children blowing little bubbles through rings, these beluga whales are astounding onlookers by learning to blow bubbles of air underwater. The whales have delighted thousands of visitors since being taught...

Pictured: The crisp that looks like Gary Lineker

"His love life may be on the up, but Match of the Day host Gary Lineker still can't seem to shake off his famous 'jug-eared' image.The 47-year-old former footballer may already ban ambassador for Walkers crisps,...

Pictured: The cruise liner that ran aground off Alaska

"A cruise ship that grounded for about nine hours near Glacier Bay in Alaska has been towed to safety, a Coast Guard spokesman said.A National Park Service vessel was transferring passengers and crew members to a...

Pictured: The floating cities that could one day house climate change refugees

"At first glance, they look like a couple of giant inflatable garden chairs that have washed out to sea But they are, apparently, the ultimate solution to rapidly rising sea levels. This computer-generated...

Pictured: Colourful Kingfisher caught before being ringed

"Beak wide open and clearly in distress, this bird appears to have hopelessly trapped itself in garden netting. In fact the tiny kingfisher in this extraordinary photograph was captured by experts recording bird...

The moment a kayaker risks his life by plunging 120ft down a waterfall

"Fancy a gentle paddle down the Thames? Or a splash about in the Norfolk Broads? Or maybe something a bit more bracing?Like a 120ft vertical drop, straight down the front of a churning, thundering, pounding...

Man mountain lifts a third of a ton weight - HIMSELF

"Everyone likes to get trim for their wedding day, but for this man the exercise is a rather bigger deal.Weightlifting involves trying to raise a 50-stone weight - himself.But without the exercise Manuel Uribe -...

That's not gran - it's mummy

" HERE’S a picture that will warm the heart of any grandparent – a nan out with her little grandchild. But little Eliza Iliescu is not out with her gran - she is pictured with her 70-year-old MUM."

Man leaps between 2 towering ledges in Grand Canyon_English_Xinhua

BEIJING, May 27 (Xinhuanet) -- An unidentified man was pictured leaping between two towering rocky ledges in the Grand Canyon carrying his camera and tripod under his arm, according to media reports Monday.

Jumbo jet splits in two as it tries to take-off

"These pictures capture the moment a jumbo jet soared off a runway and split into two. The accident happened as the cargo plane tried to take off at Brussels' Zaventem airport. The plane narrowly escaped landing...

World's first pregnant man mows his lawn just weeks before giving birth

"Keeping the lawn in tip-top shape is a matter of pride for many men and bearded transsexual Thomas Beatie is no different - despite being seven months' pregnant.Sporting a T-shirt with the logo of his company...

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