Japanese Astronaut Takao Doi wanted to see whether the boomerang would work the same in space as it does on Earth. Perhaps surprising, tests on the International Space Station have confirmed it flies back to the thrower, just like on Earth.

Dubai boasts many new architectural projects unseen in other parts of the world. It now wants to add to that list by building the world's logest and tallest arched bridge by 2012. The project will cost an estimated 3 billion Dirhams ($816 million).

According to the chief Pakistani investigator, the cost to take out former Pakistan People’s Party leader and opposition candidate Benzair Bhutto on December 27 had cost a bit more than $7,000.

Extraordinary actor who will be best remembered as the police chief in the 1975 hit, Jaws, Roy Scheider, has sadly passed away at the age of 73. He had been suffering with cancer for the last two years

Aphids that eat Brussels sprouts are smaller than normal and live in undersized populations, which has a negative knock-on effect up the food chain according to new research published today in "Science".

James Foster, 59 of Robbins Illinois has been arrested. He was discovered housing both himself and 15 pit bulls in a one room trailer which sat in a junkyard. Police suspect he was breeding the dogs to fight.

The investigation of an outbreak of unknown origin in Angola has revealed extremely high levels of bromide in plasma sampled from several affected patients. High percentage of victims are children under 15.

A Brooklyn high school teacher says he was nearly scared to death by NYPD cops who mistook him for a criminal. When he had chest pains after this encounter, the police told him “nice acting” and left him unattended.

Whoever would have thought of chocolate shot glasses for that drink that is sure to bring you to the dentist's office? Well, one company did and they aren't sorry. Read on and savor.

The $40 million structure is a monument to faith in religion and faith in Canada's tolerant diversity, say Community leaders. It's also an authentic world class structure, sure to be a major tourist draw.

If you just want to see an iPhone at an Apple store, you better bring some cash. They will be charging a $5 fee just to enter. Their excuse? Large amounts of people coming to see the iPhone.

Paan-flavored condoms are planned to go on sale in India. Offered by the Hindustan Latex company, which is state run, the flavour has had praise from sex workers. The flavour beat out banana and chocolate among the workers.

Anything that involves monkeys, juice boxes and treadmills is a must-read and this is no exception: A new study suggests human ancestors evolved to walk upright rather than "knuckle-dragging" because it requires 75 per cent less energy.

Ed Mirvish, the owner of one of Toronto's most famous landmarks, the bargain store Honest Ed's at Bathurst and Bloor died on Wednesday, July 11 2007 in the early hours of the morning. This is the end of a man, but not the end of his impact on the city.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued an food advisory warning. ground beef sold at Canadian Safeway and some independents may be contaminated with a potentially deadly strain of E. coli bacteria.

Soon, residents of and visitors to towns, and cities throughout Ontario will have a wider array of street food to choose from. The provincial government is expanding the list of what can be sold.

In more research to further confuse everyone in the global warming debate, scientists have found what is believed to be the oldest authenticated DNA evidence ever recorded, showing Greenland was once much warmer than previously thought.

Creator Matt Groening goes back to the show's animated roots as far as the Tracey Ullman Show for The Simpsons' big-screen debut. Groening promises a style of animation not seen in the movies since the 80s. Also, no penguins.

Kanye West invades the stage during a set by The Police to "freestyle" on the song Message In A Bottle proving two things. #1. he cannot freestyle to save his life. #2. he just might be the most annoying voice in music today and should be stopped.

A miraculous story of a boy, aged 11 who was swept out to sea off a East coast of the UK has been found alive. After a major search went into operation, he was found, and now lies in hospital in a serious condition