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Karaoke truck driver.

A Romanian truck driver is in trouble after filming himself dancing behind the wheel while driving along a motorway.In the clip, Iulian Breazu is seen singing and dancing wildly while standing on his seat - and steering with his feet.Mr Breazu, 23, from Sibiu, may lose his job and could face police charges if officers can work out where it was filmed.The film, posted on the internet by his brother as a joke, was screened by local TV stations who branded Breazu the "driving Tarzan" for his karaoke style acrobatics.He said: "I know what I did was crazy and I wouldn't do it again. I apologise for that but that doesn't change much. I guess I was just too happy or too bored that day."We truck drivers all do things while driving. Some clip their nails, fix their hair, look into the mirror and what not."Romanian police said they may not be able to charge the driver as he drives all over Europe and they have no evidence that he was on the country's roads.


Artist claims direct line to God.

An art exhibition in Holland gives people the chance to telephone God - but they have to leave a message.Dubbed God's Hotline, it aims to focus attention the ways Dutch people perceive religion, reports the BBC.Artist Johan van der Dong chose a mobile phone number to show that God was available anywhere and anytime.Forming part of an art installation in the town of Groningen, the voicemail message says: "This is the voice of God, I am not able to speak to you at the moment, but please leave a message."The phone number has been active for the past week, with 1,000 messages already left on the answerphone.But the messages are to remain confidential and will not form part of the art project.Van der Dong told Radio Netherlands: "I'm not a pastor, I'm an artist and I won't listen to the messages."It's a secret between the Lord and the people who are calling."Exhibition spokeswoman Susanna Groot said there was no intention to offend anyone."In earlier times you would go to a church to say a prayer and now this is an opportunity to just make a phone call and say your prayer in a modern way."

Coffee taster's £10m tongue.

A coffee taster for Costa has had his tongue insured for £10 million.Gennaro Pelliccia, 34, tests every batch of raw beans before they leave the firm's roastery, reports The Sun.The company says the Italian Master of Coffee, who has 18 years experience, has already proved his worth.Costa's cappuccino is the favourite for seven in ten Brits ahead of Caffè Nero and Starbucks.Gennaro said: "My tastebuds and sensory skills are crucial."A spokesman for Glencairn, who insured Gennaro's tongue at Lloyd's of London, said: "This is one of the biggest single insurance policies taken out for one person."But his taste buds are as important as the vocal cords of a singer."


Man driving with 3 tires charged with DUI.

Authorities charged a man with driving under the influence early Monday after police pulled him over for driving a car with only three tires. Police said an officer spotted a 27-year-old man driving without a rear passenger tire.The officer reported that the man displayed uneven balance and had bloodshot eyes. A Breathalyzer test he took registered a 0.2 blood alcohol level.The man was charged with DUI and later released on his own recognizance.


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