Speaking of weird science, a beagle has given birth to an Arctic wolf. Maya – the first-ever cloned wolf – was ‘created’ by scientists from Sinogene, a Chinese biotech company. They say their work could save endangered species worldwide, but many have ethical concerns.

A 64yo Dutch woman Ludwina Verhoeven is soon to receive a postcard from her holidaying sister – 42 years after it was sent… “The address on it is the right one,” she said. “In fact, I still live there. And how come it has suddenly resurfaced now?” Postal services, eh?

They say that dying, losing, cheating, and mediocrity is easy – but a pair of fishermen in Ohio went to great effort to stuff their catch with lead pellets in an attempt to win $30,000 in prize money. After getting caught, it’s the one that got away…