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Husband and Wife Each Win the Lottery: A Wisconsin couple got doubly lucky over the weekend. [more]
South Korean Officials Put Away Their Putters: South Korea's President Lee Myung-bak has told officials to put away their golf clubs, at least until the economy improves, because it sends the wrong signal to the public. [more]
Typo Fixers Get Probation: Two men traveling the United States on a mission to remove typographical errors from public signs have been banned from national parks for a year. [more]
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At 101, Man Vies for World’s Oldest Marathoner Title: Buster Martin, who currently holds the record for Britain’s oldest employee, is now trying for the title of world’s oldest marathon runner. [more]
Japanese Company Gives Money for Staff Drinking: “Drink up,” says a Japanese real estate company trying to facilitate co-worker communication. [more]
Employees Think They Work Harder Than Bosses: Is your boss on the way home while you're still knee-deep in work? [more]
Get Your Face on a Times Square Billboard: If you want to feel like a supermodel for a few minutes, you can visit the "I in the Sky" public art project in New York City. [more]
Larger Postal Workers Welcome: Wannabe "posties" can enjoy another piece of pie and still get a mail delivery route now that Australia Post has raised its maximum applicant weight from 90 kilograms (198 pounds) to 105 kilograms (231 pounds) in an attempt to attract more skilled workers. [more]
Music to a Dog's Ears: You and your canine companions may have different tastes in music, but luckily you'll never have to listen to theirs. [more]
Venus Deemed Too Racy for the Tube: Travelers on London’s Tube will continue to gaze upon movie posters featuring scantily clad starlets but will not be exposed to a 500-year-old painting of Venus. [more]
Scientists Create Clothes that Produce Power: MP3 players and cell phones may one day be powered by users’ clothes. [more]
Paper Planes Prepared for Outer Space Journey: Japanese scientists are planning to launch small, origami planes from the International Space Station to see if the planes will reach Earth. [more]
No More Shaving on the Road: Multitasking motorists will face steep fines in Torreon, Mexico -- punishable offenses include shaving behind the wheel, applying makeup, and talking on the phone without a headset. [more]
"The Moment of Truth" for Employers: Contestants on a new reality show share their deepest, darkest secrets in an attempt to win cash, but what happens when the secrets they reveal are fireable offenses? [more]
Salami Leads to Thief's Arrest: A salami snack led to a serial thief's downfall. [more]
Cops Told To Quit Using Drugs: Dutch police were told by the interior minister to stop using “soft drugs” even while off duty. [more]
Budweiser Produces Top Super Bowl Ad: The Super Bowl is over but viewers are still talking about their favorite commercials. [more]
Wanted: Hit Man for "Freelance" Job: A Michigan woman was arrested this week after she advertised for a hit man on Craigslist, an online bulletin board. [more]
Stress at Work Can Be Deadly: On-the-job stress can kill you, according to a long-running British study. [more]
Holiday Party No No Nos: Even if you would rather not spend your free time with co-workers, don't say "Bah, humbug" to the annual company holiday party. [more]
Sleigh-Riding Santas Stymied by Insurance Costs: The traditional arrival of Santa in some British towns towed on a sleigh is threatened by insurance issues. [more]
Man Sets a Record After Being Hit by Car: One man's bad luck has landed him in the 2008 edition of Guinness World Records. [more]
2007's Most Awful Employees: Sure, you might have a co-worker who filches a notepad every once in a while, but that's nothing compared to the acts of the "Worst Employees of 2007. [more]