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Tunisian 12-baby pregnancy claim pronounced false—TUNIS, Tunisia — A Tunisian health official says a woman who claimed she was pregnant with 12 babies underwent a medical examination that showed she is not pregnant. The official says the 30-year-old teacher from central Tunisia had agreed to the ultrasound exam after initially refusing. READ STORY
La. town gets around to replacing chairs damaged by Gustav—Council members say the chairs have been a problem since the storm snatched the roof off the council's meeting place. READ STORY
Cause of Mozart's death revealed — 218 years late—Researchers say a strep infection killed the creator of The Magic Flute. It is believed to have caused fatal kidney failure at age 35. READ STORY
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At the stroke of midnight ... — Jackie the sea lion paints the word "ox" in Chinese character as part of a preparation to welcome the New Year of the Ox in Yokohama, Japan. See this and more offbeat photos here.
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Annual Art Car Parade — Jonathan Cohen drives 'Lil Splinter' in the 20th annual Houston Art Car Parade May 12, 2007. READ STORY
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Plastic surgery
The worst male celebrity cosmetic procedures, with before and after images.
Kwik-E Mart lives
The store in The Simpsons comes to life across the U.S.
Gross me out
Ripley's Believe It Or Not opens in Times Square.
Clowning around
Funny guys march at the II Clown Congress in San Salvador.
Crazy Ascot hats
So much to look at: Royals, horses and those hats.
Bubble man
Fan Yang performs part of his off-Broadway show Gazillion Bubble Show.
A real hot rod
St. Louis man converts a 1975 Porsche into a barbecue pit and smoker.
Pampered pets
These little guys get luxury rooms at the Wag Hotel in San Francisco.
Fiesta Pooch Parade
San Antonio canines get in the act to celebrate the Alamo City's annual event.
Too cute Knut
Berlin's celebrity polar bear cub, rejected by his mother, is all the rage.
Fashion we don't get
The 2007 version of this Bizarre page staple hits the runway.
They've been framed
Photos of things coming out of people's heads.
Pillow Fight
No featherweights allowed in Pillow Fight League
Bowled over
When face paint gets scary.