Here's where we test your news savvy.

Earlier this month, while you were worrying about the state of the world, strange incidents were taking place around the planet. Guess what happened in the first 7 days of June?

1. Airbnb stays can be full of surprises. What did a family visiting Capetown, South Africa, find one morning?
   
   • A water buffalo in the pool
   • Baboons raiding the kitchen
   • Parktown prawns on a visit from Jo'burg
   • An a capella chorus outside their window, singing 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight'
2. A liquor store in Southern California suffered extensive damage to its stock. What happened?
   
   • A very thirsty Yorkshireman broke in and drank half the liquor before passing out.
   • An elderly lady hit the accelerator instead of the brake, smashing through the window.
   • A marauding peahen destroyed wine and champagne while dodging animal control.
   • A holdup man turned out to be an anti-alcohol crusader.
3. Generous Parents Division: what did a Philadelphia mother spend $25,000 on?
   
   • A bar mitzvah at the Striped Bass, a very fancy restaurant
   • Her son's new basketball sneakers
   • Matching exotic kittens for her twins
   • Three tons of sand and a camel for her son's prom photos
4. In a Massachusetts medical dispensary, you can buy an unusual food item. What is it?
   
   • A marijuana-laced pizza
   • A cupcake with medicine pellets instead of sprinkles
   • Liquid medication in the form of a cocktail shaker
   • Antibiotic ice cream bars
5. What is a Japanese shop selling for cats and dogs?
   
   • Star Wars costumes, complete with tiny lightsabers
   • Samurai armour
   • Hello, Kitty poop bags
   • Personalised treadmills
6. A bear broke into a Colorado home while the owner was away. Besides raiding her fridge, what did the bear get caught on camera doing?
   
   • Surfing the internet
   • Sniffing her laundry
   • Playing pinball in her basement
   • Playing her piano
7. A Los Angeles area bakery was temporarily closed when a video went viral showing a happy rat in their display window. What did the bakery blame for the health hazard?
   
   • Their cat died.
   • The kids' pet got loose.
   • There was a 'structural malfunction'.
   • It rained a lot in May.
8. What unpleasant surprise did a Georgia (USA) driver find when he stopped to refuel at a petrol station?
   
   • A sign said the tanks were empty 'because of Paris'.
   • The owner would only take payment in Confederate money.
   • There was a four-foot snake in the pump handle.
   • A bear was washing windshields (and doing a bad job).
9. An antique dealer in eastern Pennsylvania got a shock when he opened his door to find, not his dog, but an overfriendly bear. How did he respond?
   
   • He punched it in the nose.
   • He petted it.
   • He offered it some potpourri from the shop.
   • He climbed a trellis to get away.
10. Switzerland's largest adult education institution, the Migros Club School, has a big hit with its latest course offering. What is it?
    
    • William Tell for Dummies, complete with archery lessons
    • Yodelling for Beginners
    • Chocolate Tasting
    • Introductory Klingon

Shed some light on these obscure headline events by clicking the picture for answers.

Dmitri Gheorgheni

26.06.17 Front Page

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