Offbeat

Offbeat

Devotees lie down and pray inside coffins to trick death and improve their luck at a temple in Bangkok, Thailand January 27, 2021. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

Thais seek to restore fortunes with mock funerals

The Wat Bangna Nai temple in the Thai capital draws more than 100 people a day who choose to perform the ceremony in the hope it can improve their fortunes or give them a fresh start

Woman falls down 650ft cliff moments after accepting proposal. Photo/TBS

Woman falls down 650ft cliff moments after accepting marriage proposal

Romain Vandendorp's training included sitting in a giant freezer. Photo: AFP

French ‘Ice man’ sets new world record in freezing glass cabin

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Friends come in all sizes and shapes

He was rescued by the Navy crews Photo: Collected

Mount Rainier hiker makes miraculous recovery after heart stops for 45 minutes

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Woman takes lover on tour on forged passport in her husband's name

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Man returns home two days after family 'buried’ him

Puppy born with an extra tail on his head

Puppy born with an extra tail on his head

Man catches tuna worth 3 million Euros, releases it back into the water

Man catches tuna worth 3 million Euros, releases it back into the water

Is the 'crocodile receptionist' wearing pants?

Is the 'crocodile receptionist' wearing pants?

Woman steals stroller from shop; forgets baby

Woman steals stroller from shop; forgets baby