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  • Floating cities proposed as havens of future happiness
    Feb. 3 - From Russia and the Middle East to western Europe and the United States, dissatisfaction with politics and politicians has led to protest, conflict and, in many cases, violence. But it doesn't have to be that way, according to a U.S. think-tank called The Seasteading Institute. Backed by wealthy donors, the non-profit group believes future peace and prosperity lies far out at sea. Ben Gruber reports.


  • Brussels statue too cold to ‘go’
    The Manneken-Pis, a bronze statue of a young boy urinating that is a symbol of Brussels and a major tourist attraction, has had to stop peeing because of sub-zero temperatures. Tara Cleary reports.


  • Groundhog predicts six more wintry weeks
    Feb. 2 - Continuing a tradition started in 1886, the Pennsylvania town of Punxsutawney celebrates Groundhog Day. Tara Cleary reports.


  • Snow bath chills Chinese soldiers
    Feb. 1 - Special task force soldiers in northeast China undergo tough winter training including a 'snow bath'. Tara Cleary reports.


  • Vampire Woman turns heads at tattoo fest
    Feb. 1 - Mexico's 'Vampire Woman' joins international tattoo artists at the Venezuelan 2012 Tattoo Expo. Tara Cleary reports.


  • Mixology madness as barmen descend on Latvia
    Feb. 1 - Forty bartenders from 13 countries go head to head in Latvia's annual cocktail competition. Tara Cleary reports.


  • The bigger the better in Brazil pageant
    Jan. 31 - Plus size beauties from Brazil's 26 states grace the stage in Sao Paulo to compete for this year's "fat and beautiful" crown. Tara Cleary reports.


  • A very big bundle of joy for Iowa couple
    Jan. 31 - An Iowa woman gives birth to a big baby boy weighing more than 13 pounds. Tara Cleary reports.


  • Gay couple ties knot in Archie comic
    Jan. 31 - The popular comic book company, Archie Comics, features its first gay wedding after over 70 years of publications. Tara Cleary reports.


  • Crazy coffins at London death festival
    Jan. 30 - A coffin exhibition titled "Boxed: Fabulous Coffins from UK and Ghana," held at the South Bank Centre in London baffles and entertains visitors with customized coffin creations. Elly Park reports.

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