LONDON (Reuters) – A new exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of the first Harry Potter book’s publication is offering ‘muggles’ with an interest in magic the chance to view rare memorabi…
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Chuck E. Cheese animatronic band members are now for sale
An unnamed seller has listed circa 1985 Chuck E. Cheese band members for sale. (iStock) Recently, Chuck E. Cheese announced that they were breaking up the robotic band that used to rock out on stage …
Fruit, prawns off the menu at China's austere party Congress
BEIJING (Reuters) – No free fruit in hotel rooms, no free hair cuts and no prawns on the menu – delegates at this week’s Communist Party Congress in China can expect austere treatment in k…
Adidas model says she received rape threats for showing her hairy legs in ad
An Adidas model received threats of rape after posing in an ad campaign with unshaven legs (Reuters) A Swedish model spoke out on social media about receiving rape threats for showing off her leg hai…
Oxford to become first UK city to ban petrol and diesel cars from center
LONDON (Reuters) – The university city of Oxford has unveiled plans to ban petrol and diesel cars from its center as part of the most radical set of proposals so far in Britain to curb pollution…
Next-generation US Postal Service truck starts zipping around town
Outline of the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle. (USPS) Virginia residents are getting a sneak peek at the mail truck of the future. One of them, at least. A prototype for the U.S. Postal Service’s n…
Brazilian woman who received heart from German Olympic coach vows active lifestyle
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – A 67-year-old Brazilian woman, once bedridden, has pledged to pursue an active lifestyle, including even canoeing, after receiving the heart of the coach of Germany’s …
Rowdy sex parties, poop antics causes New York winery to lose liquor license
Vineyard 48 in Cutchogue was ordered by New York State Liquor Authority to suspend its alcohol sales following a string of rowdy parties. (Google Earth image) What a s—t show! A Long Island win…