Articles by Ashley Sneddon
UK Spies Have Intercepted Users' Webcams, Reports Suggest
A report in UK newspaper The Guardian suggests that British spy agency GCHQ have secretly intercepted millions of Yahoo users webcams from around the world.
UK Culture Secretary Warns That Internet Trolls Must Pay Toll
Internet trolls in the UK were warned yesterday that there's no place to hide from justice, and they can expect arrest if they threatened or abused people online.
We React To Emoticons The Same Way We React To Human Faces, Research Shows
New research is claiming that we react to emoticons in the same way we react to a human face. New research is claiming that we react to emoticons in the same way we react to a human face.
Remember When Jesus Went To Japan?
Remember the time when Jesus swapped places with his twin brother at the crucifixion, then retired to Japan to become a rice farmer?
Parrot Helps Solve Owner's Murder
A parrot named Hercule helped solve his owner's death in a case that had been baffling police for months.
Naughty Joke Gets Man Banned From Hilton for Life
Don't make any innapropriate jokes at a Hilton Hotel! Take it from Jason Payne, who arrived home after a stay at the Hilton in Basingstoke, UK, to a rather stern email letting him know he is banned for life.
Your iPhone Could Be Making You Ill, Studies Show
A pair of studies have recently found out that night-time use of your smartphone may be damaging your health.
Hollywood Landlady Evicts People if Their Pet Dies
Many of us have come up against landlords who don't allow pets, but what about one who will evict you unless you have one?
Man's Friend Could Be The Zodiac Killer
Anyone with more than a passing interest in true crime will be familiar with the Zodiac Killer and his notorious 'crosshair' symbol. Well, according to Randy Kenney, even the symbolism was not all it seemed.
Japanese Tourist Family Accidentally Initiate Highway Chase
A Japanese family may not be keen on visiting the United States as a holiday destination after the parents were pulled out a car at gunpoint for accidentally starting a high-speed chase.
Alabama Passes Law That Requires School Prayer Every Morning
Alabama's House of Representatives has put through a bill requiring all teachers and students at state schools to spend 15 minutes in Christian prayer every morning.
Pearls Extracted from Chinese Man's Body
A 61-year-old man in China was rushed to hospital, where doctors extracted 42 pearls from his body. A 61-year-old man in China was rushed to the hospital, where doctors extracted 42 pearls from his body.
Now You Can Buy a Photographic Memory for Under $300
With CCTV and constant use of camera and video phones, there is little of our life that is not being documented somewhere. If you still feel like you're missing out, a photographic memory can be yours for just $279.
Fukushima Nuclear Wave Hits West Coast of America
North American scientists have been tracking the 'Fukushima Plume' due to hit the west coast of America within the next few months.
Traditional Villages in Italy on the Border of Extinction
At 120 villagers, the mountain town of Gorreto has always been small, but with the only population now with an average age of 60, the village is on the brink of extinction. Unfortunately, this is becoming a trend.
Punter Calls Council To Complain About Prostitute
A rather frustrated punter has contacted trading standards, filling in a form to complain about a prostitute who wouldn't have sex with him.
Citywide Man-Made Bubbledome Could Be The Answer To Heavy Pollution In China
An architecture and design company in London has proposed an unusual solution for some of the world's most polluted cities. Could you live in a giant, simulated bubble?
A Bag Of Weed Donated To Salvation Army Is Not The Strangest Thing That's Been Donated
A Salvation Army shop in Franklin got a surprising donation, but it may all go up in a purple haze for the donator...
UK Holds First Ever Legally Recognised Scientology Wedding
The UK has held its first Church of Scientology wedding, recognising the belief as an offical religion.
The Lego Version Of Netflix Will Delight You And Your Children
If you fell in love with the raved-about Lego movie at the weekend or even if you're sick of your kids playing with something once and then tossing it, then this service could be perfect for you.
Son Of Dead Snake Salvation Pastor Will Also Refuse Snakebite Treatment
The newest pastor in the "Snake Salvation" church says he will also refuse treatment if he's bitten in the same way that killed his father a week ago.
(Video) Ryanair Passengers Stuck On Flight For 3 Hours Call Police
Distraught Ryanair passengers who were stuck on a plane for more than three hours called the police, begging them to come and get them off the plane at 3am after an eleven hour delay caused by bad weather.
PETA To Protest Arizona Renaissance Fair
Protestors from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals will be at the Arizona renaissance fair today (Saturday) from 12-2pm to protest about the fair's elephant ride.
New Study Shows That Dogs Could Understand Us Better Than We Thought
A new study has shown that dogs can actually understand human vocal responses and emotions such as laughing and crying much more than previously thought.
Dallas Police Have Six-Hour Standoff With An Empty Building
Dallas police got a surprise last week when they expected to save a woman from a sexual assault. Dallas police got a surprise last week when they expected to save a woman from a sexual assault.
Police Issue Dying Man With Ticket After He Was Run Over
Washington police issued an infraction ticket to a dying man in hospital on his 61st birthday after the snow forced him to walk in the street, where he was run over.
Teacher Accused Of Battery For Making Boy Unclog Urinal With His Bare Hands
A Coral Springs teacher is facing battery charges for allegedly making a young boy clean out a urinal with his bare hands.
600 Year Old Voynich Manuscript May Finally Be Cracked
Once considered untranslatable, a university professor from Bedfordshire believes he may have started to crack the Voynich manuscript.
Woman Has Hypnotherapy To Become Brainless So She's More Like Barbie
Blondie Bennett, a Barbie fanatic, is so obsessed with becoming like her idol, she's having hypnotherapy to become brainless.
Teenage Girl Who Used to Be A Boy Reaches Beauty Queen Final
Jordan Davis, who lived as a boy until a year ago has been subjected to bullying and death threats, but says this makes her even more determined.
