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Hungry protesters end hungry chickens' brief freedom
Farmers in Argentina released their chickens in protest at government policies only to see them caught by other protesters.
20:51 Wednesday 6th February 2002
Prison guard shoots at police helicopter fearing jail break
A prison guard in Brazil shot at a police helicopter as it came into land with a group of prisoners on board.
17:07 Wednesday 6th February 2002
Nurses crash into waiting patient's house
Nurses have crashed through the wall of a house in Norway where a patient was waiting for them to visit.
10:45 Wednesday 6th February 2002
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Man cashes insurance claim cheque 38 years on
A New Zealand man has cashed an insurance cheque for the equivalent of £6 - 38 years after making his claim.
21:58 Tuesday 5th February 2002
Friendly postman asked to stop feeding dogs on round
Post office bosses in North Carolina are asking a postman to stop handing out treats to dogs on his round.
21:36 Tuesday 5th February 2002
Milk bosses start paying workers in butter
Bosses at a milk factory in India are starting to pay workers 10% of their salaries in butter.
18:58 Tuesday 5th February 2002
Worshipper's Holy Spirit fall nets her $80,000 from church
A New York parishioner has won $80,000 compensation after falling while a church minister was blessing her.
15:43 Tuesday 5th February 2002
Italian thief caught after swallowing stolen choker chain
An Italian thief was caught when he accidentally swallowed the gold choker chain he had just stolen.
14:15 Tuesday 5th February 2002
Gunmen relieve urinating policeman of patrol car
Police in Trinidad are hunting two men who stole an officer's patrol car while he urinated at the side of the road.
13:07 Tuesday 5th February 2002
Couple evacuated as garden disappears down 200ft hole
A Cornwall couple could face a £30,000 bill after their garden disappeared down a 200ft mine shaft.
12:18 Tuesday 5th February 2002
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