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Sometimes the news isn't about politics or global security, but about the strange and surreal goings-on of a man refusing millions of dollars, ghosts allegedly engaging in intercourse and a digital pop star. These are the top 10 odd news stories of 2011, as ranked by their popularity on UPI.com.
Police shoot concrete alligator
A police officer in independent, Mo. thought he was killing an alligator on the loose, but discovered he had shot a life-size concrete lawn ornament. The police department apologized to Rick Sheridan, the cement-gator owner. Sheridan said he heard a gunfire when he was working in his garage and went out to investigate, discovering several police officers with their guns out. Photo of a non-concrete alligator via UPI Photo/Michael Bush.

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