Oddly Enough
Jumbo snow globes + sunlight = consumer hazard
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Some 7,000 jumbo-sized snow globes were recalled by Hallmark Cards Inc. because the holiday decorations can act as a magnifying glass when exposed to sunlight and ignite nearby combustible materials, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Tuesday. Full Article
Trapped passengers evacuate ferris wheel
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - More than 100 passengers stranded for six hours on the world's largest ferris wheel were being evacuated and given medical treatment in Singapore after the attraction ground to a halt Tuesday. Full Article
Burger scented cologne is sold out
Dec 23 - Burger King's new meat-inspired cologne is sold out, and it's commanding fat prices on ebay. Play Video
Strange and unusual
Our photographers sometimes capture moments that are strange and offbeat. Here's a recent sampling. Slideshow
Dustin Hoffman finds "Last Chance" for love
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - At 71, Dustin Hoffman says he will never retire from acting, but he may have to look far beyond the Hollywood that made him famous to find the roles he relishes as he ages. Full Article