Having a big bottom can prevent you from getting diabetes.
http://www.neatorama.com/2008/05/07/the-benefits-of-big-bottom/

A russsian university is developing a way for people to control computers. A series of electrodes attached to the brain will help you send email, IMs ets, just by thinking about them. The russians, of course, also want to use the technology to develop military weapons.
http://english.pravda.ru/science/tech/07-05-2008/105112-computers_power_thought-0
http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/offbeat-news/russians-are-controlling-computers-with-their-minds-learning-to-wreck-yours/1143

A british company has invented a non-stick chewing gum. Our sidewalks, bus seats and poles can finally be clean.
http://uk.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUKL0770297520080507?feedType=RSS&feedName=oddlyEnoughNews