Thanksgiving thought

During the period 1960 to 2008, turkeys have bulked up by around 11lb to 29lb, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. In the same period, the average American male has gained 28lb, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

How could anyone even think it

Real Madrid coach denies instructing Sergio Ramos and Xabi Alonso to get sent off to clear suspensions before knockout stages

Clever man

Nigel Havers lets rip at fellow I’m A Celebrity contestants just hours after dramatically quitting show He’s probably now getting as much publicity as those who remain, maybe more. Objective achieved?

Difficult to decide which is ‘most bizarre’ today

Kate Middleton to be given counselling to avoid depression that may be caused by being the future King’s wife £56m lottery winner ordered to pay £2m windfall to the ex-wife who dumped him for another man ten years ago Overtime pay at Christmas axed: It discriminates against the other religions, say care home bosses

Urban cyber-legend

They say that if you play a microsoft disc backwards you hear satanic messages. Even worse, if you play it forwards it installs Windows!

Laughed my socks off

Pastor who banned ‘infidelity portal’ Facebook admits: I had threesome with wife and church assistant