We take a look at some of the quirkier stories from around the world.

Zany experiments testing scientific theories in real-world settings have earned US TV show 'MythBusters' a devoted following, but a botched stunt encountered an unhappy audience when an errant cannonball smashed through a California family’s bedroom.

Californian authorities increased patrols on and around the Golden Gate Bridge after learning of a potential terrorist threat 11 months after attacks on New York and Washington.