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Posted on May 28, 2010 - by Yahoo! News: Oddly Enough - Reuters

Woman sues airline for leaving her asleep in seat (Reuters)

People wait in line at the United Airlines counter at LaGuardia Airport in New York November 25, 2008. REUTERS/Shannon StapletonReuters - A woman left locked alone in a plane asleep for about four hours after landing at Philadelphia International Airport is suing United Airlines.



Posted on May 28, 2010 - by Yahoo! News: Oddly Enough - Reuters

Air NZ plans to let u text, email n fly – but quietly (Reuters)

Reuters - Air New Zealand is planning to let some passengers send text messages and emails mid-flight by the end of the year but fellow travelers need not worry -- phone calls will not be allowed.

Posted on May 27, 2010 - by Yahoo! News: Oddly Enough - Reuters

Kitten survives wash and spin in a washing machine (Reuters)

Reuters - A Persian kitten gave her owners the shock of their lives when she emerged from the washing machine, dizzy and bedraggled after surviving a full cycle.

Posted on May 27, 2010 - by Yahoo! News: Oddly Enough - Reuters

2,000-calorie milkshake tops list of worst drinks (Reuters)

Reuters - A milkshake containing 2,010 calories -- equivalent to eating 68 strips of bacon or 30 chocolate chip cookies -- has topped a list of the 20 worst drinks in America compiled by Men's Health magazine.

Posted on May 27, 2010 - by Yahoo! News: Oddly Enough - Reuters

Shopping for love in Vietnam’s mountains (Reuters)

Ethnic Hmong wait for their lovers at the Khau Vai 'love market' in Vietnam's northern Ha Giang province, 500 km (310 mi) north of Hanoi May 10, 2010. REUTERS/KhamReuters - Once a year, with his wife's blessing, Lau Minh Pao gets to have a guilt-free tryst with his ex.



Posted on May 26, 2010 - by Yahoo! News: Oddly Enough - Reuters

Risque Venus brings Moulin Rouge style to French Open (Reuters)

Venus Williams of the U.S. plays a shot during her match against Arantxa Parra Santonja of Spain at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, May 26, 2010. REUTERS/Regis DuvignauReuters - Before sticking to the strict all-white dress code at Wimbledon next month, Venus Williams is indulging in some risque French cancan in Paris.



Posted on May 26, 2010 - by Yahoo! News: Oddly Enough - Reuters

German robbers destroy bank but fail to get cash (Reuters)

Reuters - Would-be robbers in Germany had to flee empty handed after blowing up everything in a bank except for where the money was, police said on Wednesday.

Posted on May 26, 2010 - by Yahoo! News: Oddly Enough - Reuters

German robbers destroy bank but fail to get cash (Reuters)

Reuters - Would-be robbers in Germany had to flee empty handed after blowing up everything in a bank except for where the money was, police said on Wednesday.

Posted on May 26, 2010 - by Yahoo! News: Oddly Enough - Reuters

Work hangovers set to rise as Cup kicks off (Reuters)

A soccer fan of England has beer poured over his head before the World Cup soccer match between England and Portugal in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, July 1, 2006. REUTERS/Vasily FedosenkoReuters - The average Briton turns up to work with a hangover three times a month, according to a survey on Wednesday, and the frequency is expected to increase during next month's World Cup.



Posted on May 26, 2010 - by Yahoo! News: Oddly Enough - Reuters

Hello? Hello? Greek PM’s phone cut off by mistake (Reuters)

Reuters - Greek telecom engineers cut off the telephone line to the prime minister's house while attempting to disconnect a customer who was behind in payments, the telephone company said on Wednesday.

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