Hope-a-Looza
Barack Obama and his dramatic ascent to power has inspired a raft of books and articles. Now a German musical is set to pay an all-singing, all-dancing tribute to the world's most powerful man. Hope! will soon premiere in Frankfurt. By Jess Smee more...
Bamboo Bikes
Carbon fiber and aluminum are so 2009. This year's best bicycling model is made out of bamboo and hemp. A new generation of manufacturers are coming up with some of the most environmentally friendly transport yet. Lighter, stronger, more comfortable and these bikes have also got a much smaller carbon footprint. By Andrea Reidl more...
Orbiting Edibles
German top chef Harald Wohlfahrt has figured out a way to bring fine dining into orbit. His new menus for the ISS have astronauts over the moon. more...
God is Everywhere
Tis the season to see a holy vision. And not just at church. Reports of crosses in potatoes and Jesus in a pickup truck have made news around the world. But religious images on everyday objects, that once made good money for their owners, have lost value as the number of apparent apparitions increases. more...
On the Scent
A dachshund showed remarkable presence of mind after getting lost during a fox hunt in Germany. It turned itself in at the local lost-and-found office. more...
Controversial Cull
Swedish authorities have allowed hunters to kill 27 wolves in a limited cull aimed at boosting public acceptance of the animals following persistent attacks on pets and livestock. The cull, which amounts to 10 percent of Sweden's wolf population, has been criticized by wildlife groups. more...
Amateurs Only
German women's magazine Brigitte has declared it will no longer use professional models in its fashion shoots. But reaction to the first all-amateur issue has been mixed, with observers criticizing the magazine for not going far enough to fight anorexia. By David Gordon Smith more...
Burj Dubai Trivia
Perhaps the most astounding fact about the Burj Dubai is that the company which designed it says it could have been even taller. But still, the tower is replete with superlatives. SPIEGEL ONLINE tells you what you need to know about the new symbol of Dubai. more...
Winter Fun
A snowball fight among 200 people in the eastern city of Leipzig turned ugly on Saturday night and resulted in smashed windows, damaged cars and a fire. Police who rushed to the scene to restore order were met with a barrage of snowballs and bottles. more...
