Naked cyclist arrested on charity bike ride

A naked cyclist who was arrested during a charity ride has called for more understanding of naturism. Stuart Gilmour, also known as the Naked Cyclist, told Sky News he was detained in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, on Sunday. The naturist said the police were “absolutely lovely”. Explaining his hobby, he said he felt more comfortable without any clothes on and complained that many people did not understand that naturism is a “non-sexual lifestyle”. Under the Sexual Offences Act 2003, public nudity is permissible if not done to intentionally cause harassment, alarm or distress.

Dogs join orchestra for Leopold Mozart rendition

Three dogs joined the Danish Chamber Orchestra for their recent performance of the “Hunting Symphony” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s father, Leopold, CNN reported. Cookie, Sophus and Sica barked along after going through three months of training following dog auditions earlier this year. The Danish Chamber Orchestra said conductor Adam Fischer has “long wanted” to incorporate dogs into a performance because “boring music must be eradicated”.

Freddie Mercury’s piano sells for £1.7m

A Yamaha baby grand piano used by Freddie Mercury to compose some of Queen’s biggest hits has sold at auction for £1.7m, the BBC reported. The sale was a record for a composer’s piano, auctioneers Sotheby’s said. Other lots on sale included the door of his Garden Lodge home in west London for £412,750, far in excess of the £15,000-£25,000 estimate. Mercury was a regular at Sotheby’s and “loved auctions”, a Sotheby’s spokesperson said.

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