Chocolate-Powered Racecar Makes Sustainability Sexy


Fueled by leftover chocolate and with components made from carrots, potato starch and flax, the world's first sustainable Formula 3 racing car has a top speed of 135 miles per hour.

Lender Putting www.sex.com Domain On Auction Block


Sex.com, often touted as one of the most valuable Internet domain names, is due to head to the auction block next week.

Canada Drops Plans For Politically Correct Anthem


Don't mess with a century-old tradition even if it is sexist, Canadians told the Conservative government this week.

Aussie Underwear Has Gone Bananas


Australian underwear company AussieBum has been monkeying around and the result is a range of men's underwear made with bananas.

Army Nixes Raid After Facebook Leak?


The Israeli military called off a raid in Palestinian territory after a soldier posted details, including the time and place, on Facebook.

Child's Play At NY Air Traffic Tower Sparks Inquiry


An investigation is underway into why a young child, apparently under an adult's supervision, was allowed to direct air traffic at New York City's JFK International Airport.

Boozy Chimp Sent To Rehab


A Russian chimpanzee has been sent to rehab by zookeepers to cure the smoking and beer-drinking habits.

Man Caught Robbing Same Bank Twice In 24 Hours


A German robber held up the same bank in Hamburg twice within 24 hours just a week after being released from jail.

Tribes Show Best Camels At Beauty Pageant


Ten golden-colored camels adorned with sparkling ornaments line up for the finale of a beauty contest in one of the UAE's northern emirates.

Women Only: Airline To Have Female Toilets


Women flying Japan's All Nippon Airways will have a toilet all to themselves from next month.

Her Facebook Status Changed To "Single?" Ur Dumped


Digital dumping is on the rise, according to a survey, with growing numbers of people preferring to use email and social networking Web sites to break up with their partners.

Cleveland Deemed Most Miserable City In USA


Cleveland has won the dubious distinction of being the most miserable city in the United States, according to a new poll.

Photographer In The Frame Over Track Soaking


A photographer's misstep caused a delay during a crucial moment of the women's luge competition on Tuesday.

Give Up Your iPod For Lent, Bishops Urge


Church leaders are encouraging people to give up their iPods for Lent, instead of more traditional vices.

Online Dating Gaining Worldwide Acceptance


If you spent Valentine's Day looking for love online then you are among the one in three Internet users who regard the web as a good place to find a relationship.

Stricter Brothel Rules?


Amsterdam's deputy mayor proposed new measures Tuesday to help tackle forced prostitution, including restricting opening hours for brothels.

Facebook, Twitter Top List Of Weird Stories In 2009


Social networking sites dominated the list of the weirdest stories across the globe in 2009.

Lawmaker Apologizes For Insulting Rival On Twitter


A Canadian member of Parliament learned the hard way on Tuesday that insulting a rival legislator by Twitter is not a good idea.

Mariachis Set World Record In Mexican City


Ay, ay, ay, ay! Guadalajara finally boasts the world's biggest mariachi band.

NJ Man Who Robbed Banks On Thursdays Gets 6 Years


A New Jersey man who robbed banks every Thursday has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison.