Oddly Enough
Computer geeks learn to flirt
BERLIN (Reuters) - Even the most quirky of computer nerds can learn to flirt with finesse thanks to a new "flirting course" being offered to budding IT engineers at Potsdam University south of Berlin. Full Article
Army recruiting at the mall with video games
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The U.S. Army, struggling to ensure it has enough manpower as it fights wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, is wooing young Americans with video games, Google maps and simulated attacks on enemy positions from an Apache helicopter. Full Article
Dip in ice cold water for good luck
Jan 10 - Japanese brave ice cold water in a traditional "soul-purification' ceremony to wish for good luck in 2009. Play Video
Strange and unusual
Our photographers sometimes capture moments that are strange and offbeat. Here's a recent sampling. Slideshow
Actor Patrick Swayze hospitalized for pneumonia
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Patrick Swayze, the "Dirty Dancing" star who is battling pancreatic cancer, has been hospitalized with pneumonia, a television network executive said on Friday. Full Article
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