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07th Mar 2014

“Aircraft Forced to Abort Takeoff After Crashing Into Fish”: Here Are the Best Headlines of the Week

Some of the best headlines from the week that was!

Una Kavanagh

Headline writing is largely regarded as being a skill that can entice an audience to click into an article or create a conversation.

And that’s exactly what these have done! In this new feature, we’re taking a look at some of the most unusual headlines that made their way online during the week.

Here are some of our favourites from the week that was:

1. The Independent

The Independent reports that, “A US pilot has spoken of his shock at having to abort takeoff because his plane crashed into a fish.”

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2. Fox News

Fox News reports of a “a zoo in North Korea has reportedly welcomed its newest animal attraction — a pack of Yorkshire Terriers.”

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3. ABC News

This is pretty amazing. ABC news reports: “Want to wake up to the sound of bacon sizzling on the stove with its aroma drawing you out of bed? There’s an app for that.”

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4. Huffington Post

The Huffington Post reports “A New Mexico woman is facing a battery charge after allegedly hitting her mom with a battery-operated vibrator.”

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5. The Telegraph

“This is the bizarre moment world-famous physicist Stephen Hawking joined fancy-dress revellers on a stag do” reports The Telegraph.

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