Weird News Photos
You want cute, cuddly animals? Competitive eaters stuffing their faces? Nude protesters? And wacky flying machines that just barely get off the ground? We've got 'em!
Kids Juggle Fire (and Clown Around) at the Circus City Festival
Would you let your kids play with fire? They do in Peru, Ind., the home of the Circus City Festival, in which 250 local kids, ages 7 to 21, fly from the trapeze, walk the high wire, and, yes, juggle fiery batons.
Would you let your kids play with fire? They do in Peru, Ind., the home of the Circus City Festival, in which 250 local kids, ages 7 to 21, fly from the trapeze, walk the high wire, and, yes, juggle fiery batons.
Outrageous Protest
How better to express your outrage than to dress outrageously -- or not dress at all? Here's a look at protesters who dress as orangutans, superheroes, and deep sea divers -- and some who protest in the raw.
How better to express your outrage than to dress outrageously -- or not dress at all? Here's a look at protesters who dress as orangutans, superheroes, and deep sea divers -- and some who protest in the raw.
Coney Island Mermaid Ends Hunger Strike
Coney Island's annual Mermaid Parade once again brought a colorful assortment of free-thinking -- and free-freaking -- New Yorkers. But 2008's parade was a bit different. With the city mulling radical redevelopment plans, the King and Queen of this years parade -- performance artists "Rev. Billy" Tallen and Savitri D. -- led protests to the project. They say the proposed shopping center, high-rise apartment building and condos would forever change this seaside resort.
Coney Island's annual Mermaid Parade once again brought a colorful assortment of free-thinking -- and free-freaking -- New Yorkers. But 2008's parade was a bit different. With the city mulling radical redevelopment plans, the King and Queen of this years parade -- performance artists "Rev. Billy" Tallen and Savitri D. -- led protests to the project. They say the proposed shopping center, high-rise apartment building and condos would forever change this seaside resort.
Ugliest Dog Contest Won by One-Eyed, Three-Legged Dog
Jeanenne Teed of St. Petersburg, Florida holds her one-eyed, three legged Chinese Crested dog named Gus before the start of the 20th Annual Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair June 20, 2008 in Petaluma, California. Owners of ugly dogs travel to Petaluma from all over the country to participate in the annual competition.
Jeanenne Teed of St. Petersburg, Florida holds her one-eyed, three legged Chinese Crested dog named Gus before the start of the 20th Annual Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair June 20, 2008 in Petaluma, California. Owners of ugly dogs travel to Petaluma from all over the country to participate in the annual competition.
Ripley's 'Weirdest Party in Texas'
Ripley's San Antonio Odditorium -- the biggest and strangest Ripley's museum -- reopened in May -- with the "Weirdest Party in Texas." And while it's tempting to say that Ripley's publicists are shamelessly boasting to ballyhoo their new attraction, you're seldom going to see a fiesta like this.
Ripley's San Antonio Odditorium -- the biggest and strangest Ripley's museum -- reopened in May -- with the "Weirdest Party in Texas." And while it's tempting to say that Ripley's publicists are shamelessly boasting to ballyhoo their new attraction, you're seldom going to see a fiesta like this.
Weird Photo Extravaganza
You want cute, cuddly animals? Competitive eaters stuffing their faces? Nude protesters? And wacky flying machines that just barely get off the ground? We've got 'em!
You want cute, cuddly animals? Competitive eaters stuffing their faces? Nude protesters? And wacky flying machines that just barely get off the ground? We've got 'em!
Competitive Eaters in Action
Take a look at photos of the world's top competitive eaters in action.
Take a look at photos of the world's top competitive eaters in action.
World Naked Bike Race
Want to let people know the harm their gas-burning motor vehicles do to Mother Earth? Why not strip down to the bare essentials, throw on some body paint and jump on your bike?
Want to let people know the harm their gas-burning motor vehicles do to Mother Earth? Why not strip down to the bare essentials, throw on some body paint and jump on your bike?
Toilet Seat Art
Want to see some of the most unusual toilet seats on earth? Stagecrafters, a not-for-profit community theater in Royal Oaks, MI, created these beauties as a fundraiser.
Want to see some of the most unusual toilet seats on earth? Stagecrafters, a not-for-profit community theater in Royal Oaks, MI, created these beauties as a fundraiser.
Frosted Flake Sells on eBay for $1,350
A Frosted Flake shaped like Illinois sells on ebay for $1,350 to Jon Wolf of Triviamania.com.
A Frosted Flake shaped like Illinois sells on ebay for $1,350 to Jon Wolf of Triviamania.com.
The World's Top 10 Competitive Eaters
Here are the rankings of the top eaters in the world as ranked by the International Federation of Competitive Eating (IFOCE). reining
Here are the rankings of the top eaters in the world as ranked by the International Federation of Competitive Eating (IFOCE). reining
Hot Shots: The Best of the Best
You want a good reason to gawk at cute animals, homemade flying machines, unusual protests and barroom mayhem? We've taken a little of this, a little of that, and put it all together for a rockin' good time.
You want a good reason to gawk at cute animals, homemade flying machines, unusual protests and barroom mayhem? We've taken a little of this, a little of that, and put it all together for a rockin' good time.
Celebrity Mug Shots
A picture is worth a thousand words. But when a police officer is taking a mug shot of someone famous, that figure expands exponentially.
A picture is worth a thousand words. But when a police officer is taking a mug shot of someone famous, that figure expands exponentially.
Coney Island Sideshow School
Looking for a new career? The Coney Island sideshow school is holding classes in fire eating, sword swallowing and broken glass walking. You can even learn how to hammer nails into your head.
Looking for a new career? The Coney Island sideshow school is holding classes in fire eating, sword swallowing and broken glass walking. You can even learn how to hammer nails into your head.