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.
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2. You can assault someone without touching them.
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3. Alligators and birds breathe the same way - in one direction only.
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4. Hiccups can be caused by brain tumours.
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5. South Korea has the fastest broadband in the world.
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6. Snow causes potholes.
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7. The same weather system that froze Britain also baked Greece in record temperatures.
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8. Michael Winner had part of his leg cut away due to oyster poisoning.
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9. It's OK to own military medals you haven't earned, but it's illegal to wear them.
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10. Animal heaven is called Rainbow Bridge.
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