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Chinese Farmer Fights Smog With Fan Power

A Chinese farmer worried about his country's pollution problem has come up with a bizarre four-wheeled solution.

Meet The Oldest Yoga Teacher In The World

She might be 93-years-old and have a hip replacement but that has not stopped Tao Porchon-Lynch from striking the perfect pose.

Mass Bird Deaths: Mystery Linked To El Nino

The deaths of thousands of birds found off the coasts of Chile and its northern neighbour Peru recently could be connected to El Nino, the warming of the Pacific Ocean's surface temperature.

Probe: Was Death Plot Hidden In Crossword?

The author of a newspaper crossword has been questioned by Venezuelan intelligence agents after claims the brainteaser may have contained a hidden message to kill the president's elder's brother.

Fines For Texting While Walking In US Town

People caught texting on their mobile phones while walking face being fined by police in a US town.

Snow Fall: Driver Survives 200ft Truck Plunge

A lorry driver in Norway has had a lucky escape after he survived a 200ft drop down a snow-covered cliff.

Toddler Rescued After Falling Into Deep Well

A two-year-old boy has been rescued after falling down a 12m-deep dry well that was only 30cm wide in China.

Mattel Makes Bald Barbie After Viral Campaign

"Bald Barbie" is to be made by toymaker Mattel after an online campaign went viral and attracted more than 150,000 Facebook "likes".

Scott's Farewell Letter Fetches £163,250 At Auction

A moving farewell letter written by polar explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott in the last few days of his life has been sold at auction for £163,250.

Look Out, Tom Daley! Penguins Get Diving Board

British Olympic diver Tom Daley's feathers may be ruffled after seeing these images of penguins putting their new diving board to the test at the London Zoo.

Video: Papier Mache Rhino 'Attacks' Zoo Staff

Japanese police and zoo keepers have been filmed fending off a papier mache rhinoceros as part of an emergency drill.

Video: Slacklining Daredevils In 330ft Stunt

Balanced 328ft above an Australian valley, two daredevils have been showing off the latest extreme sport to enter the mainstream - slacklining.

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