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Photographers battle for title of Britain’s worst
There are good photos, bad photos and truly appalling photos -- and as you would expect the finalists of Britain's worst photographer competition, often take the latter.Here are some samples from the five finalists who are currently up for the dubious honour, in all their blurry, wonky and badly cropped glory.Members of the public are now being asked to vote for the one they think is the best (by which we mean worst) and that photographer will win a free day's photography training. RedCloudDays.co. (...)
Remi Gaillard dresses up as speed camera (VIDEO)
Remi Gaillard is more commonly known as 'that French YouTube prankster' with good reason… because he spends his days doing things like this.Gaillard recently donned a speed camera costume and filmed himself flashing (don't worry, we mean in the flashing light sense) a series of unsuspecting drivers.In his two minute video, the human speed camera can be seen standing at the side of the road, flashing at passing cars -- and then running after them.But he doesn't stop there, the French prankster also flashes at an airplane, a tractor and a police car… which he is seen being loaded into the back of at the end of the end of the footage.
Top Gear reaches 10 million Facebook fans… blows up caravan to celebrate
The guys over at Top Gear sure know how to commemorate a milestone. Take for example how they celebrated reaching 10m Facebook fans… they exploded a caravan!With their astounding Facebook following approaching the big 10 million, the Top Gear team had asked fans how they should celebrate.A Top Gear spokesperson said: "We had 7,832 suggestions in little over six hours. Many of these suggestions featured caravans. (...)
Table-tennis baby shows off mad skills in video
Some people go their whole life without discovering something they are great at... others have it cracked by the time they are a couple of months old.A video of a table tennis-playing baby has become an online hit after his ping-pong skills were uploaded to YouTube.In the footage little Jamie can be seen sitting on a table-tennis table clutching a bat as his dad and trainer knocks balls towards him.And remarkably the tot consistently bats them back -- showing off an impressive range of backhands and smashes. (...)
ASDA launch 7p Valentine’s Day card for cash-strapped lovers
Valentine's Day is the time of year you get to show a loved one exactly how much they mean to you… which is why you probably shouldn't send them this card.UK supermarket chain ASDA has launched an economy card which costs just 7p, though it does feature the supermarket's value 'Smart Price' logo on the front.Inside the card -- aimed at cash-strapped lovers -- there's the cheeky message "My love for you is priceless".While the card could make the ideal surprise if your partner has a good sense of humour, thrifty shoppers should act with caution.Because, though you only have to pay 7p for the cheapo card, it could actually cost you your relationship. (...)
NBC sorry after M.I.A. ‘gesture’
American broadcaster apologises after British singer puts her middle finger up during Super Bowl performance.
Bafta Awards 2012: Miss Piggy to be official red carpet host
Councils admit: ‘we can’t reveal our top earners, it’s too costly’
JFK mistress reveals new details
Mimi Alford, a former mistress of President John F Kennedy, reveals new details of their relationship in a book, according to US media reports.
Video: Snowboarder’s avalanche encounter caught on tape
When female pro snowboarder Meesh Hytner was riding down a Colorado mountain, she triggered a terrifying avalanche. Hytner was able to deploy an airbag so she could remain on the surface of the giant slab as it broke out above her.
Woman collects artificial grass from around the world for her home
Marlene Little travels the world collecting artificial grass that she plans to use to decorate the inside of her home.
Depardieu to star as Strauss-Kahn
Gerard Depardieu is to star in a movie about the sex scandal that caused IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn to resign.
‘Lazy Cow’ syndrome spoof becomes internet hit
Video of baby playing table tennis a YouTube hit
Table tennis playing baby Jamie has become a viral hit after video footage of him wielding a bat was posted on YouTube.
Indian Curd-eating Contest Keeps Traditions Alive
In the city of Patna, in India’s eastern Bihar state, a curd-eating competition involving more than 300 people recently took place the day before the sacred Hindu holiday of Makar Sankranti, a Punjabi festival that takes place on the eve of winter solstice. This competition is as old as India itself, but in recent years
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