A famous author offered her $1. 25 million mansion in Ocala, Florida as top prize for a pet essay writing contest. The generous donor is Clementina Marie Giovannetti, who has several bestsellers including "Clementina's Love Story: Diary of a Healer", "Caesar: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told By A Dog," "Oh Fair Maiden" and "The Best-Selling Guide To Dream Interpretation. "

A 101-year old man from Phoenix, Arizona realized a lifelong dream Saturday when he was awarded legal American citizenship. The first centenarian to become an American citizenship in the state, Vicente Osorio Rios achieved his legal citizen status at a local court, in a ceremony witnessed by family members that altogether spanned three generations.

lucky gambler, still unidentified, bet only 98 cents to win a windfall $1. 97 million, beating odds of two million to one. The man, who has yet to collect his winnings, correctly guessed the outcome of eight horse races in London. He placed wagers on eight horses in eight different contests in what is called 'accumulator bet'. Even the name of his bets, horses 'Isn't That Lucky' and 'A Dream Come True', forebode good luck for the bettor.

A 52-year old woman from Thailand is claiming that aside from enjoying riding toy motorcycles, her pet frog can also predict winning lottery numbers. Tongsai Boommrungtai, 52, said she came across the black spotted frog outside her house in Roi-Et.

A 23-year old female recruit who underwent breast implant is appealing to military authorities for reinstatement after she was booted out of army training in Germany for have boob job. Alessija Dorfmann, who has cup D after the operation, claims she was devastated after being kicked out of the army training as it has it been always her dream to be a soldier with a great figure.