"Overweight residents of the Italian town of Varallo will be paid to lose weight, the mayor announced on Monday. As an incentive, the town will pay men 50 euros ($70) for losing 4 kg (9 lbs) in a month, and women for shedding 3 kg (7 lbs)." A bonus of 200 euros ($280) awaits those who can keep off the weight for 5 months. (Turks.us)
