A reader writes: "This photo was taken by a passenger in the Burnley tunnel in Melbourne."
Strange but true
*Professor of Literature Thomas Docherty is back at work after his nine-month suspension from the University of Warwick for "inappropriate sighing" during meetings with a senior colleague, along with "making ironic comments"
and "negative body language".
*Finnish students will no longer be taught handwriting at school, with typing lessons taking its place. There are concerns the move could disadvantage children who don't have a computer at home and some have pointed out that handwriting helps children to develop fine motor skills and brain function.
Garden safety gone mad
Simon writes: "Despite my efforts to comply with safety instructions, the hose I bought could be difficult because of this warning: 'Do not leave unattended when not in use.' Am I now committed to eating and sleeping with my new hose?"
Truly marvelous claim
"I know there is not much emphasis on using good English today," writes Dick Cuthbert. "But have you ever tried to redeem your Fly Buys rewards and been somewhat stunned to be told by the lovely recorded voice that they want to make it a 'more excellent experience'. Now I am not usually pedantic, but where I come from the best you can get is 'excellent' and 'more excellent' is a level of excellence I have never come across."
