This is a dream come true for wine lovers as the world's largest bottle of wine, from the land of Aussies, has come to made its way to United States. According to The New York Daily News, the 1,300 pound bottle contains nearly 64 gallons of wine, enough to relieve thirst of half of Long Island. Kim Bullock, the creator of wine said, "I've gotten lots of offers for it, and I've turned down one for $100 000. "

"Would you like fries with that?" is not a question usually associated with fashion, but it was on Wednesday in New York when singer Kelis modeled a dress for fast food chain McDonalds made out of their Arch Card. The Grammy nominated singer, whose breakthrough single was an appropriately titled hit "Milkshake", was appearing at the "Load It, Gift It, Love It" fashion experience hosted by the restaurant.

Holland is experiencing an increase in incoming tourism from the US -- a market that decreased after 9/11. This year will be the first since before 2001 that the country will welcome it's one-millionth visitor from the US. Conrad van Tiggelen, Director, NBTC North America said, "Despite the exchange rate concerns, with the dollar in a renewed slide against the Euro, visitors from the USA are back to the levels of 2000. "

A British high street store has ordered 100,000 souvenirs to mark a royal engagement. The merchandise company is preparing to mark the engagement of Prince William and his girlfriend Kate Middleton, in case they decide to wed sometime soon. Executives at the supermarket chain Woolworths are so convinced the young couple - who have been dating for three years - will soon announce their engagement that they are producing 20 commemorative products including mugs, spoons, car flags, computer mouse pads and even a mobile phone. A Will and Kate pick 'n' mix selection of sweets is also in the pipeline.

Animal rights group, The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), called for theme park operator Six Flags Inc, based in New York, to cancel a competition in which people will try to break the world cockroach-eating record. Six Flags first came under fire by animal rights activists for staging a contest as part of a promotion leading up to Halloween offering customers free entry or line-jumping advantages if they eat a live Madagascar hissing cockroach, which grow between 1. 5 to 3 inches.