Michael Jackson ‘speaks to YouTuber’

Michael Jackson has answered questions outside his mansion, according to popular YouTuber. The owner of OmarGoshTV visited the gates of the dead pop star's home in Los Angeles. Using a spirit box device, he asked: “Hey Michael, what is the name of your signature dance?” A mumbling voice from the box appears to say: “Moonwalk.”

Snake and false teeth found in Birmingham couches

A snake, false teeth and a hamster are among the weirdest things found down the back of sofas in Birmingham. Many Brummies discovered money while cleaning their sofa, with a grand total of over £76,000 found in couches in the British city last year. “It's intriguing, and frankly, a little frightening to think what is lurking down the back of some people’s furniture,” said a spokesman for the team behind the research.

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Woman uses saw to rob Botox clinic

Police in Houston say a woman used a saw to break into a Botox clinic so she could steal anti-aging products. CCTV cameras captured the break-in at Botox RN MD Spa in Sugar Land. Although the woman is said to be between 35 and 45 years old, if she is a fan of anti-ageing products the age range could be much wider.

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