Some brothels want exemptions from workplace smoking bans, arguing their clients like to light up after sex.

Gym teacher caught taking bribes to excuse his students from class. I wish I’d thought of that when I was still at school; I hated PE. (Thanks MGS)

NSW’s premier speaks out against gay children’s books when he discovers a day-care centre using books that feature parents from same-sex parent families, such as The Rainbow Cubby House.

Researchers on the way to creating invisible objects.

Miffed Amazon customer takes revenge by challenging a patent.

Apparently the city of Shanghai has worked out that banning bicycles and encouraging car use is a good way to cut congestion. Uhh…

According to Google Trends, NZ is the country searching Google the most for sheep. Before us Aussies laugh too much, Australia is ranked number 2. (Thanks Shell)

Surgeon told off for buying medical equipment on eBay. (Thanks Simon)

BBC News 24 interviews Guy Goma (taxi driver, who was at the BBC for a job interview) instead of Guy Kewney (computer expert) about the Apple Computer vs Apple Records court case. Video at the BBC link above, or here. And Kewney has blogged about it. Dunno if Goma has though! (Thanks Chris)

eBay stops the sale of New Zealand. Spoil sports. (Thanks Michelle)

Speaking of eBay, the guy who bought the MIG fighter wants his money back because the seller is having problems shipping it. (Thanks Marie)

TV presenter Naomi Robson is in trouble, with a court case happening, stories of her being a princess on location, and a bloopers video being emailed around.

Wellington Zoo asks for help for a one-legged kiwi… from the experts in legs (hobbit and otherwise), Weta Workshop. (Thanks MGS)

A Danish Prince likes dogs… to eat. (Thanks Marie)

The story behind the blasting Jake Kovco’s widow gave to the Prime Minister.

An Iraqi actor who played a hijacker in a new film about 9/11 flight 93 was barred from entering the US to attend the premiere.

Court finds Cadbury does not own the colour purple.

Shane Warne in trouble again. Interestingly he’s currently sponsored by a company that markets hold messages for company phone lines. Maybe an SMS provider should sponsor him instead?

Man buys fighter jet on ebay, to decorate his offices. Here’s the listing.

Entire garden stolen. (Thanks Jessica)

Nude man spends 5 hours in a chimney. Police suspect drugs. (It’s a fair cop.) (Thanks Marie)