Ever more novel ways to miss work
Some bizarre reasons for missing work in the UK included: "A can of baked beans landed on my big toe", "My car handbrake broke and it rolled down the hill into a lamp-post" and "My dog has had a big fright and I don't want to leave him". One employee claimed to be in A&E with a peg stuck on their tongue and another said his mother had died (this was the second time he had used this excuse). "I am hallucinating", "I am stuck in my house because the door's broken" and "I've injured myself during sex" were also used to miss work. Many bosses scour social media to see whether the staff member is well enough to post updates. Certain excuses, such as vomiting bugs, viruses and abdominal pains, are more likely to be believed. (Source: The Daily Mail)
High-chair shenanigans exposed
A man in Cork, Ireland, stopped by a McDonald's and for some reason he sat in a high chair. When he couldn't get out, police were called and freed him. Witnesses, who said alcohol was involved, managed to snap a picture that went viral. A spokesman for McDonald's remarked that anyone using a high chair in their restaurants should always have adult supervision.
Roadside retailer goes the extra distance
