Odd news photo galleries from the UK and around the world.
Balloon boy dad 'thinks world will end in 2012'Richard Heene, the man suspected of the alleged "balloon boy" hoax, was influenced by a belief that that the world will end in 2012, according to a friend.
21st century stories that never wereThe tale of "balloon boy" Falcon Heene and his bogus journey through the skies of Colorado proved the world was still capable of falling for an eye-catching drama.
Footballers and their beardsWhen David Beckham came on to the pitch 57 minutes into England's World Cup qualifying match against Belarus, he brought more than a touch of playmaking to proceedings
Man grows new skull after 50 yearsThe skull belonging to a Northumberland man involved in a car crash over 50 years ago has regenerated itself.
In pictures: the 2009 Ig Nobel prizesA bra that can be converted into a gas mask is among the winners of this year's Ig Nobel prizes.
Odd news month in pictures: September 2009It's a truth universally acknowledged that just as many headlines are generated by the daft and the baffling as the drab and the serious
In pictures: 2009 Surf Dog SurfathonThe 4th annual 'Surf Dog Surfathon' has taken place at the dog beach in Del Mar, California.
Bigfoot spotted in back gardenA hairy gorilla-like creature that resembles the legendary Bigfoot has been caught on camera in the back garden of a home in Kentucky.
Police reveal unnecessary 999 callsA woman who needed more credit on her mobile phone and a man who left his coat on a bus are among callers who have dialled 999 in Greater Manchester.
Elvis and Jacko's hair to be auctioned
Afghan coverageSee how newspapers are reporting on the conflict in Afghanistan and the recent killing of five UK soldiers.
Britain in autumnAs autumn makes its presence felt here's a look at the seasonal change around the UK .
How to live longerTips from some of the planet's more senior residents on how to notch up the decades.
21st century hoaxesFrom boys in balloons to flying penguins, here's a look at some stories that never were.
Unlikely animalsSome of the planet's most unusual creatures, including the mysterious and unsightly Blobfish.
Views from HubbleNasa has released stunning images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope.
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