From rock stars' scrawls being studied like cave paintings to real-life superheroes who made a mess out of fighting crime, we invite you to join us as we recap 10 of the wackiest stories that popped up on Web sites, got shared on Twitter and Facebook, filled up the last 30 seconds of the nightly news or attracted attention at the newsstand.
It all starts on the next page with the story of a stray cat that helped raise thousands of dollars -- thanks to his unusual toes:
- Twenty-six-toed Cat Rescues Animal Shelter: Daniel has 26 toes instead of the 18 that most cats sport. The two extra digits on each paw are a genetic mutation known as polydactylism.
- Real-life Superheroes Thwart Criminals (Sometimes): There are many accounts of real-life people having secret identities, but few have gotten more publicity in 2011 than one mild-mannered Seattle man and his superhero alter-ego.
- Convict Sues Hostages for Breach of Contract: In 2011, a convict sued his former hostages for $235,000.
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