Twins vow to fall pregnant at same time and other tall tales

Our pick of the strange but true stories from around the world.

Identical twins vow to fall pregnant at same time

Identical twins Anna and Lucy Decinque from Perth, Australia, have made a public vow on television to fall pregnant at the same time because they believe that their bodies "must be the same". The sisters (pictured above) have spent more than £130,000 on cosmetic surgery to "look more identical" and share everything – including their one boyfriend and king-sized bed in the home they also share with their mother.

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"Robin Hood" arrested for giving away drinks

An employee from US fast food chain IHOP says he is a "modern day Robin Hood" after admitting to giving away more than £2,100 worth of coffee, tea and soft drinks to customers in Brooklyn, New York. William Powell, 27, allegedly told his bosses: "I am not stealing. I am serving the ones in need. I take from the rich and give to the poor." He is due to face court on 11 May.

Naked man rescued from swollen river

A Texan has had a lucky escape after his decision to go skinny-dipping in the flooded San Jacinto River saw him get stuck in a tree for several hours. Neighbours heard the man's cries for help and alerted a nearby kayaker, Denise Flores, who was able to rescue the unidentified man before handing him over to emergency workers for treatment.