WEIRD WORLD

Gruesome Australian anti-truant commercial racks up more than 12 millions views on YouTube.

Scientists have discovered insects can be made into cakes using a 3D printer.

Best photos of the day: 5 February 2014.

Police in Nord-Pas-de-Calais investigate thefts of plants smoked as cannabis substitute.

Chief Constable Nick Gargan tweets claims that 6ft crocodile on the loose in city.

Officer tried to attract cat's attention with laser but beam dazzled police copter pilot, court told.

Thirteen San Salvador rock iguanas were seized by customs at London's Heathrow Airport.

President Putin mocked with protest beer delivery ahead of the Sochi Winter Olympics

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Saadiya Saleh produces small, hard stones beneath her eyelids instead of tears.

Vice President's shirt shows grind of election trail during 'hot summer'.

Best photos of the day: 4 February 2014

Leonard Berney continuously sails the globe on board luxury floating village populated by millionaires.

Unidentified man was caught on CCTV kissing dummy and carrying out sex act in Jaragua, southern Brazil

IBTimes looks at incredible places which have been abandoned across the globe.

Some of the most popular photo crazes that have swept the Internet.

The drinking game Neknominate is becoming more popular and dangerous in the UK.

Best photos of the day: 3 February 2014

Maverick teacher accidentally shot 17-year-old pupil in leg.

Evil genius cat was well-loved on YouTube and social media sites.

Bizarre carnival celebrations in northern Spain.

Must have been an awfully big cat flap.

Lonely voyager found 8,000 miles from home survived by eating turtles he caught with his bare hands.

Artist challenges the Disney vision of the ideal woman.

Helen Mirren twerks as she wins Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year.

Best photos of the day: 31 January 2014.

Chinese New Year 2014: Traditional customs honoured - in pictures.

Paul Lovell had claimed he was resting after having a beer.

Song re-released in protest at anti-gay comments of Ukip councillor David Silvester is a hit again.