From the Fringe Articles
Kids' African Adventure a Non-Starter
Three German children looking to escape the winter weather set off on a trip to Africa, but they only made it as far as their local train station, police said. »Mehr zu: title"
UFO Scare in Germany Just Hot Air
Germany's UFO hotline has been inundated with thousands of calls from people who have mistaken glowing lights in the nighttime sky for alien space objects. »Mehr zu: title"
Achy Breaky Heart, Back and Legs
An accident put paid to the romantic intentions of a teenager who scaled a lamppost in order to reach the yonder bedroom window of his 16-year-old girlfriend, police in the west German city of Cologne said Friday. »Mehr zu: title"
Men are From Mars, Women can Assemble IKEA Bookshelves
The head of the German division of the home products retailer, IKEA, says the company's male customers have a bad track record compared to its female clients when it comes to putting furniture together. »Mehr zu: title"
Man Tries to Ease Berlin Polar Bear's 'Loneliness', Lives
A German who entered the lair of Berlin's star polar bear Knut on Monday told police later he had had the feeling Knut was sad and lonely. He was lucky to get out in one piece. »Mehr zu: title"
Kris Kringle Goes to Boot Camp
Though suffering from a Saint Nick shortage across the country, Germany’s sending wannabe Santa Clauses to boot camp to learn the ins and outs of being a visitor from the North Pole. »Mehr zu: title"
EU Saves Pints and Miles From Metric Makeover
Much to the annoyance of many Europeans, the EU is usually about changing, rather than preserving traditions. But the bloc has surprised Britons by saying its okay to continuing using Imperial increments. »Mehr zu: title"
Pampered Pooches Get Their Own Five-Star Resort
The four-footed jet set can now enjoy wellness and undivided professional attention at Germany's first five-star hotel resort for dogs. Whether it's just for a day or for longer, those well-off pups can be pampered. »Mehr zu: title"
Blonds Take Crown at Miss World, Mister Germany Contests
While the world's most beautiful woman was selected in Johannesburg, thousands of miles away, Germany's hottest male body was honored with the Mister Germany title. Both are winners blond. »Mehr zu: title"
"Gammelfleischparty" Tops List of Popular German Youth Phrases
At no other point in our lives do we feel more immortal than when we are in our late teenage years. The angst of adolescence is subsiding while life and all its opportunities open up before us. »Mehr zu: title"
Young German Adults Fight the Fluff | 06.12.2008
Tradition-Seeking Germany Faces Santa Shortage | 26.11.2008
German Court: No Free Medical Treatment for Large Breasts | 25.11.2008
