10 things we didn't know last week
10:49 UK time, Friday, 15 January 2010
Snippets from the week's news, sliced, diced and processed for your convenience.
1. Riot shields make good sledges.
2. You can assault someone without touching them.
3. Alligators and birds breathe the same way - in one direction only.
4. Hiccups can be caused by brain tumours.
5. South Korea has the fastest broadband in the world.
6. Snow causes potholes.
7. The same weather system that froze Britain also baked Greece in record temperatures.
8. Michael Winner had part of his leg cut away due to oyster poisoning.
9. It's OK to own military medals you haven't earned, but it's illegal to wear them.
10. Animal heaven is called Rainbow Bridge.
Seen 10 things? . Thanks to Ian and Chris Middleton for this week's picture of 10 icicles in Prospect New Town in Colorado, US.
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