http://www.myeyewitnessnews.com/entertainment/weirdnews/default.aspx Weird News en-us Copyright 2012 Newport Television LLC. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:01 -0600 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:32:06 -0600 Entertainment /sites/wpty/images/template/mycom-mobile-rss.jpg http://www.myeyewitnessnews.com/entertainment/weirdnews/default.aspx 144 49 15 http://www.abc24.com:80/entertainment/weirdnews/story/Its-all-in-a-name/UgJWVOMe60278RTRdsUc2Q.cspx?rss=1284 http://www.abc24.com/s/UgJWVOMe60278RTRdsUc2Q.cspx A new study finds that people with simple names receive more promotions because hard-to-pronounce names cause negative reactions from superiors. WeirdNews Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:08:07 -0600 http://www.abc24.com:80/entertainment/weirdnews/story/Beer-sales-up-after-ban/BAXSWyqeD0WajaDHgr1FWQ.cspx?rss=1284 http://www.abc24.com/s/BAXSWyqeD0WajaDHgr1FWQ.cspx A feminist campaign, which led to a beer called 'Top Totty' being banned from the House of Commons bar, has backfired after its popularity rose across England. WeirdNews Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:59:42 -0600 http://www.abc24.com:80/entertainment/weirdnews/story/Let-there-be-light/ygreCJgHpE2rRSc4RuPZhA.cspx?rss=1284 http://www.abc24.com/s/ygreCJgHpE2rRSc4RuPZhA.cspx Japan officials are road testing new traffic lights that can be seen by people who are colorblind.  WeirdNews Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:45:08 -0600 http://www.abc24.com:80/entertainment/weirdnews/story/The-largest-dodgeball-game/iPULTsJSOEur-5wADPR93g.cspx?rss=1284 http://www.abc24.com/s/iPULTsJSOEur-5wADPR93g.cspx The University of Alberta has set the new world record for the largest dodgeball game. WeirdNews Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:21:10 -0600 http://www.abc24.com:80/entertainment/weirdnews/story/Aggressive-pheasant/NQK_1KOBr0OmX0oEDD_DQw.cspx?rss=1284 http://www.abc24.com/s/NQK_1KOBr0OmX0oEDD_DQw.cspx Residents of a small British town are being terrorized by an aggressive pheasant that regularly attempts to peck anyone who comes near.   WeirdNews Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:14:15 -0600 http://www.abc24.com:80/entertainment/weirdnews/story/Not-like-Clooney/qH4ZKL7Ygk2du3q5oGUBoQ.cspx?rss=1284 http://www.abc24.com/s/qH4ZKL7Ygk2du3q5oGUBoQ.cspx A man who has won a George Clooney look-a-like competition in Ireland has left many confused because he doesn't look anything like the Oscar-winning actor. WeirdNews Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:37:21 -0600 http://www.abc24.com:80/entertainment/weirdnews/story/Rocky-Mountain-pie/OLuehUfOIECRPX-8BMOqmQ.cspx?rss=1284 http://www.abc24.com/s/OLuehUfOIECRPX-8BMOqmQ.cspx A chef has created what he says is an aphrodisiac culinary treat using an unique ingredient. WeirdNews Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:27:19 -0600 http://www.abc24.com:80/entertainment/weirdnews/story/Space-drop/ZIYTNru7T0uLpjHCIYIYEw.cspx?rss=1284 http://www.abc24.com/s/ZIYTNru7T0uLpjHCIYIYEw.cspx Champion skydiver Felix Baumgartner is preparing to smash several records as he attempts a death-defying leap from the edge of space. WeirdNews Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:16:28 -0600 http://www.abc24.com:80/entertainment/weirdnews/story/Distinguishing-feature/ZEfyKR1wJkq6za-bQq2bxA.cspx?rss=1284 http://www.abc24.com/s/ZEfyKR1wJkq6za-bQq2bxA.cspx An alleged arsonist with distinctive crossed eyes is now behind bars after police recognized him on surveillance videos.  WeirdNews Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:39:54 -0600 http://www.abc24.com:80/entertainment/weirdnews/story/Python-in-a-fire/kalJf9wT4UaLqqiTJHkSGg.cspx?rss=1284 http://www.abc24.com/s/kalJf9wT4UaLqqiTJHkSGg.cspx A fireman was given a nasty shock as he battled a fire after a man shoved his pet snake into the fireman's face. WeirdNews Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:31:40 -0600