Bus Driver Who Won Lottery Keeps His Job
46 year-old bus driver from Lancashire won the big lottery prize of £2,302,668. The winner said he will not quit his job since he would miss his friends at work.
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Archive for the ‘Odd News’ Category
Carpenter Waits 5 Months to Collect Big Prize
Carpenter from Virginia, US lived with a $200 million secret for five months until he came forward couple of days ago to claim the big prize. Lottery officials say his jackpot was the second-highest paid out to a Virginia resident.
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130 Years Old Woman
The Georgian authorities say Antisa Khvichava, who lives in a remote mountain village, is 130 years old and born at 1880. The authorities also have petitioned the Guinness Book of Records to include her.
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Miracle for Skydiver
Woman survived 1,000 meters plunge to the ground after she got caught up in the lines of her parachute. The 26 years old woman suffered only bruises, a broken leg and concussion.
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5,200 Australians Posed Naked for Art
The New York-based artist Spencer Tunick took another photo for his project – nudes against urban backdrops. This time it was with 5,200 naked Australians in front of the Sydney Opera House. Tunick instructed participants to do a number of poses, from standing up, lying down, and even embracing cheek to cheek.
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Vegas ‘Robin Hood’
A professional gambler, known by the nickname of Robin Hood 702, plays high-stakes game of blackjack and gives all his winnings to families in need.
Robin Hood 702 says he is doing it to make his deceased mother proud.
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Stolen Van Found After 35 Years
On Oct 19, customs agents found a 1965 Volkswagen van at the Los Angeles/Long Beach seaport. The van was stolen 35 years ago during the 1974 World’s Fair which was hosted in Spokane WA.
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Jaycee Lee Dugard Found After 18 Years
Jaycee Lee Dugard, who was kidnapped at the age of 11, 18 years ago, walked into the police station. She was talking to her mother on the phone which was convinced it was Jaycee. DNA test has been made to reassure her identity.
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After 16 Months – Lost Wedding Ring Found
A man from Wellington, New Zealand, lost his wedding ring, while on a boat, and promised his wife he will find it. when it fell, the guy, placed an anchor to later return and look for it. he was looking for it for months and finally after 16 months he found the anchor and the ring right next to it.
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Burglar Returned to Victim’s House to Apologize
In New Jersey, A burglar return to the victim’s house to apologize and the police arrested him right after doing so and running away by foot.
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