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1. In Venezuela, the government wants to close golf courses and build houses on the land. Why not compromise? The houses could just become obstacles for the golfers. Considering the crime rate in Venezuela, this would probably still be safer for homeowners.

2. Facebook is introducing Facebook Lite for countries with limited internet access. The pared-down website simply lists public places where you can meet friends and actually talk to them.

3. A swimming pool in France banned a Muslim woman from swimming in a full-body swimsuit, because the pool’s rules “forbid swimming while clothed”. For people who both believe in religious freedom and are male, that last part is very conflicting.

4. Two sisters in their 80s signed a contract to share all their gambling winnings -- until one of them won $500,000. Now the losing sister is suing the winner. The state supreme court has agreed to drag out the suit for at least 10 years, because it’s really all the sisters have to keep them going. But the winner says she’s just holding out for the other to die.

5. In Germany, political posters are featuring Chancellor Angela Merkel’s partially exposed breasts. However, most surprisingly, the posters are supposed to make you want to vote for her.