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Iceland: Mysterious Noises Coming From Volcano
Vísir reports that visitors to the mesa-shaped volcano in northeast Iceland have been unable to determine if the persistent rumblings coming from Herðubreið are being caused by an avalanche, landslide, or something else entirely. Rangers around Herðubreið were the first to announce the rumblings, which lasted about 30 seconds. ... (Read more)
Grapevine
Alaska: Alaskans should pay attention to predictions about ocean acidification
A new study was released this week essentially saying something Alaskans have been hearing for quite a while — the acidity levels in Alaska’s fish-rich waters pose an increasingly high danger to the fish and shellfish populations, and therefor, those Alaskans who depend on the oceans for their income and their subsistence stores. ... (Read more)
The Arctic Sounder
Greece: Rebranding backgammon
It’s a simple, smart and fresh idea that fits in perfectly with the trend for “rebranding Greece.”
Under the Greek White label, Sandy Tsantaki and Eleni Koulouvatou came up with the idea and the design for an on-the-go backgammon set made of beautiful Greek fabrics. “Backgammon a la Grecque” ... (Read more)
Ekathimerini
Austria: Policeman dancing goes viral
An Austrian policeman attending a match in uniform at a football club in Vienna was caught dancing on camera. A visiting team, FC Azadi, a Persian team from Bochum in Germany, provided fellow dancers and musical accompaniment. ... (Read more)
The Local
Malaysia: Honest hotel staff returns money to owner
The 72-year-old hotel guest had left the bag in the safe in his room and checked out without realising he had left the bag behind.
The Australian was on his way to Kuala Lumpur yesterday when the hotel management contacted him. Only then did he realise he had left his bag behind at Hotel Equatorial here. The hotel management then arranged an appreciation event for Norashimah and awarded her an exclusive plaque for her honesty. ... (Read more)
The Star
*Image of volcanism in Iceland via Shutterstock