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Record 40,000 Dutch in New Year North Sea dip
THE HAGUE, Netherlands - A record 40,000 people braved icy temperatures on the Netherlands's North Sea coast Tuesday to take a cold plunge, setting a new record for the traditional New Year's Day dip, organizers said.
Shy US heiress left millions to library, parks: report
NEW YORK - A shy New York woman whom no one took to be wealthy left a shockingly happy surprise when she died: $20 million in donations to the city's libraries and main park.
Tunisian dies after eating 28 raw eggs for bet
TUNIS, Tunisia - A young Tunisian died after winning a bet to eat 28 raw eggs in one sitting, Shems FM radio reported on Wednesday.
'Irresistible' Iowa woman fired for being too sexy
CHICAGO - An "irresistible" Iowa dental assistant fired for threatening her boss's marriage -- even though she turned away his advances -- has lost her discrimination lawsuit.
Swaziland bans 'rape-provoking' miniskirts
MBABANE, Swaziland - Police in Africa's last absolute monarchy Swaziland have banned women from wearing miniskirts and midriff-revealing tops saying they provoke rape, local media reported on Monday.
Swaziland bans 'rape-provoking' miniskirts
MBABANE, Swaziland - Police in Africa's last absolute monarchy Swaziland have banned women from wearing miniskirts and midriff-revealing tops saying they provoke rape, local media reported on Monday.
Mayan apocalypse, Star Wars collide
TIKAL, Guatemala - At the center of the rebel base where Luke Skywalker took off to destroy the Death Star and save his people from the clutches of Darth Vader, Guatemala is preparing for another momentous event: the end of an age for the Maya.
1 million Brazilians join cheating dating service
SAO PAULO, Brazil - Want to cheat on your partner? Then the online dating service Ashley Madison is the perfect place for you.
Apocalypse, Star Wars collide in Guatemalan temple
TIKAL, Guatemala -- At the center of the rebel base where Luke Skywalker took off to destroy the Death Star and save his people from the clutches of Darth Vader, Guatemala is preparing for another momentous event: the end of an age for the Maya.
End of the world: Gangnam Style?
SEOUL, South Korea - If the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are about to descend on Earth, it seems one might be riding in from South Korea on an invisible steed to the tune of "Gangnam Style".