Ustka, Poland (WFN) -- A Polish mermaid is getting a boob job. The mermaid is the mascot of Ustka, Poland, and is used in tourism campaigns promoting the city. Now, "Boating" magazine reports that she's getting a makeover to reduce her waist and enhance her bust. There's a method to the madness. An Ustka official says the breast enhancement will make the mermaid mascot "more attractive and Ustka will gain publicity."

ATLANTA -- A fitness expert whose specialty is gospel music workouts will be attempting to stage the world's largest gospel line dance. Gospel star Kirk Franklin will join workout queen Donna Richardson, who will lead 80,000 people through the steps at the Mega-Fest gospel gathering in Atlanta next Saturday (Jun. 26).

STRAUBING, Germany -- Dogs in Germany can now don the same traditional leather lederhosen that their human companions have been wearing for years. Dogwear designer Hildegard Bergbauer says her line of leather shorts and dirndls are suited for small dogs like dachshunds, but also look good on spaniels and boxers.

ATLANTA -- One day, scientists may be able to cure the curse of cheating spouses with a single injection, if new research at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center of Emory University and Atlanta's Center for Behavioral Neuroscience is any sign. Researchers have found that a single specific gene inserted into the brain of lab mice can turn promiscuous male mice into loyal life-partners.

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