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Tail-walking dolphin
Wild dolphins tail-walk on water
In what is thought to be a world first, a wild dolphin is apparently teaching others to tail-walk.
Dolphin woos with wood
Chimpanzee culture 'confirmed'

The Banana Splits The Banana Splits in TV comeback
Children's TV classic The Banana Splits is getting a modern makeover for the Cartoon Network.

Promotional image for the film, Australia Australian plea for 'ugly' women
The mayor of an Australian town comes under fire for saying female "ugly ducklings" might benefit from its shortage of women.

Frank Evans Retired British matador returns
A British matador who has come out of retirement takes part in a bullfight in Spain.

Budget bride's basement bargains
A bride wearing a £52 dress as part of her budget wedding says she feels "like a princess".

DIY Olympians told to 'ease off'
A helpline says it is getting calls from people trying to keep up with Olympians at home.

Chiefs admit Brum skyline mix-up
Birmingham City Council admits sending out leaflets which showed its US counterpart's skyline by mistake.

US celebrities spied during WWII
Several well-known American public figures were spies during World War II, declassified documents confirm.

Man buys Chevy with small change
An Ohio man who hates paper money slaps down $8,000 in coins to buy a Chevrolet pick-up - then pays the rest by cheque.

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