Representatives of the National Institute on Media and the Family (NIMF) criticized Nintendo, according to IGN citing an official press release. According to journalists, NIMF did not like that the…
A squirrel of an unusual purple color has become a frequent sight on the grounds of a school in the British town of Stubbington. According to The Daily Telegraph, students and teachers often see the…
In the capital of Great Britain, more people get lost than in any other city in the world. These results were obtained in a worldwide navigation study conducted by Nokia. As part of the study, 12,500…
The American Institute for Consumer Protection has reported the incredibly high cost of printer ink. Experts calculated that in US stores, 1 ml of color cartridge refill costs $5.14, and black costs…
A ban on the preparation of the famous Chinese dish, Peking duck, has been introduced in the European Union. The reason for such a harsh measure taken by the European Commission is the significant…
Smokers in poor areas of the Scottish city of Dundee are being offered $300 if they can quit the habit. According to the BBC, participants in the three-month program will receive a weekly sum from…
The creators of the political blog Barely Political launched a website with a flash game Dance2DC, whose characters include Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, John McCain, and other US presidential…
Brits have found a way to offset falling property prices: owners of homes for sale are clearing them out completely, removing even such 'integral' items as kitchen sinks and built-in light fixtures…
In anticipation of Christmas, the Royal Mail of Great Britain introduced a fine for postcards, letters, and parcels not properly paid for. The recipient of such a message, as The Daily Mail writes…
In spring 2007, Forbes magazine published a list of the ten most 'expensive' divorces among celebrities. The ranking was compiled based on interviews, press reports, and court documents from the last…
The authorities of the California city of San Francisco have decided to cancel the traditional public street celebrations for Halloween in the Castro District. According to the Associated Press, the…
The Times published 25 of the strangest and funniest laws from different countries. Following the example of this respected publication, Lenta.ru presents its own, expanded hit parade of eccentric…