Weird News: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Very Kinky
Looking for strange news regarding human sexuality? You'll find it here.
Looking for strange news regarding human sexuality? You'll find it here.
Nude News
Hardly a day passes without someone being caught with their pants down. Here's a look at the strange, the kinky, the reckless and the outlandish nudes in the news, including a look at how Elliot Spitzer's call girl wants to cash in on her fame. Recent headlines include "Spitzer Hooker Looses $1 Million Nudie Offer" and "Nude Man Caught Stealing Alligator".
Hardly a day passes without someone being caught with their pants down. Here's a look at the strange, the kinky, the reckless and the outlandish nudes in the news, including a look at how Elliot Spitzer's call girl wants to cash in on her fame. Recent headlines include "Spitzer Hooker Looses $1 Million Nudie Offer" and "Nude Man Caught Stealing Alligator".
Love, Sex & Marriage
Looking for weird news? Here you'll find strange stories about love, sex and marriage.
Looking for weird news? Here you'll find strange stories about love, sex and marriage.
Chihuahua Wheelie Dogs
Three Chihuahuas came to New York's North Shore Animal League in April so badly deformed they resembled pint-sized kangaroos. The animal shelter gave these pooches what they needed most -- a set of wheels.
Three Chihuahuas came to New York's North Shore Animal League in April so badly deformed they resembled pint-sized kangaroos. The animal shelter gave these pooches what they needed most -- a set of wheels.
That's Disgusting
Grit your teeth and get ready for some strange-but-true and totally gross real-life weird news. Recent headlines: "Dog Porn Man Sentenced"; "Man Chops Off Romantic Rival's Penis"; and "Armed Teacher Steals Boy's Undies."
Grit your teeth and get ready for some strange-but-true and totally gross real-life weird news. Recent headlines: "Dog Porn Man Sentenced"; "Man Chops Off Romantic Rival's Penis"; and "Armed Teacher Steals Boy's Undies."
World Naked Bike Ride
The World Naked Bike Ride calls for protesters to ride through the streets in body paint and not much more, all to raise awareness for environmental issues and and let people know about the harm done by gas-burning motor vehicles.
The World Naked Bike Ride calls for protesters to ride through the streets in body paint and not much more, all to raise awareness for environmental issues and and let people know about the harm done by gas-burning motor vehicles.
Boryeong Mud Festival
The Boryeong Mud Festival is good, clean fun. An estimated 2 million people from around the world converge on this small South Korean coastal city -- just to play in the dirt. You'll find mud slides, mud wrestling, mud sculpture, mud photo contests, among other activities. The other part of the festival is pitching the beauty and skincare products made from Boryoeng City's famous dirt.
The Boryeong Mud Festival is good, clean fun. An estimated 2 million people from around the world converge on this small South Korean coastal city -- just to play in the dirt. You'll find mud slides, mud wrestling, mud sculpture, mud photo contests, among other activities. The other part of the festival is pitching the beauty and skincare products made from Boryoeng City's famous dirt.
Weird Crime News
Want a rundown of the week's strangest, most outrageous crimes of the day? Take a look here for a few laughs.
Want a rundown of the week's strangest, most outrageous crimes of the day? Take a look here for a few laughs.
Chocolate Bath
Visitors paint chocolate on their cheeks while they enjoy taking a chocolate bath on February 14, 2008 in Hakone, Kanagawa, Japan. In Japan, women customarily gift chocolates to men on St. Valentine's Day and the hot spring complex offers the bath till March 31 to celebrate the day.
Visitors paint chocolate on their cheeks while they enjoy taking a chocolate bath on February 14, 2008 in Hakone, Kanagawa, Japan. In Japan, women customarily gift chocolates to men on St. Valentine's Day and the hot spring complex offers the bath till March 31 to celebrate the day.
World Naked Bike Race - Sydney Australia's World Naked Bike Rade
A group of participants take part in the World Naked Bike Ride on March 8, 2008 in Sydney, Australia. Around 30 protesters met in a secret location outside Sydney's CBD, covered their bodies in paint and began riding down Sydney's popular King Street in Newtown to raise awareness on environmental issues aimed at pollution produced by motor vehicles. (Photo by Sergio Dionisio/Getty Images)
A group of participants take part in the World Naked Bike Ride on March 8, 2008 in Sydney, Australia. Around 30 protesters met in a secret location outside Sydney's CBD, covered their bodies in paint and began riding down Sydney's popular King Street in Newtown to raise awareness on environmental issues aimed at pollution produced by motor vehicles. (Photo by Sergio Dionisio/Getty Images)
Wide World of Weird
Looking for a rundown of the best in weird news? Here you'll find the latest in bizarre trends, nude news, bizarre reports from around the world, and the strangest of the strange.
Looking for a rundown of the best in weird news? Here you'll find the latest in bizarre trends, nude news, bizarre reports from around the world, and the strangest of the strange.
Weird News 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!
Duck Fashion Show
Pied Piper Duck Fashion Show 500
Pied Piper Duck Fashion Show 500
Dumb Crime Du Jour Current
Want a rundown of the week's strangest, most outrageous crimes of the day? Take a look here for a few laughs.
Want a rundown of the week's strangest, most outrageous crimes of the day? Take a look here for a few laughs.
Morbid Pleasures
Dying for some laughs? Here's some weird news stories about death and dying.
Dying for some laughs? Here's some weird news stories about death and dying.
Ripley's Texas Opening
The Traumatic Stress Discipline Suspension Club performs at The Ripley's Believe It Or Not! celebration
The Traumatic Stress Discipline Suspension Club performs at The Ripley's Believe It Or Not! celebration
Macaque Monkey Bath
Japanese Macaque monkeys relax in the hot spring at the Jigokudani (Hell's Valley) Monkey Park on February 17, 2008 in Jigokudani, Nagano, Japan. This Macaque troop regularly visits the Jigokudani-Onsen springs to escape the cold, behaviour originating from a female Macaque which ventured into the hot springs to retrieve soybeans in 1963.
Japanese Macaque monkeys relax in the hot spring at the Jigokudani (Hell's Valley) Monkey Park on February 17, 2008 in Jigokudani, Nagano, Japan. This Macaque troop regularly visits the Jigokudani-Onsen springs to escape the cold, behaviour originating from a female Macaque which ventured into the hot springs to retrieve soybeans in 1963.
Tales Out of School
Remember those awkward moments on the school bus? Teachers who made your life miserable? Feelings of alienation on the playground and cafeteria? Times haven't change.
Remember those awkward moments on the school bus? Teachers who made your life miserable? Feelings of alienation on the playground and cafeteria? Times haven't change.
YouTube Boobs
When you get arrested, just for the sake of producing a must-see YouTube video, perhaps your sacrificing a little too much for your art.
When you get arrested, just for the sake of producing a must-see YouTube video, perhaps your sacrificing a little too much for your art.
Dog Fashion Show
Dogs wearing sun glasses appear at the New Year Dog Party held at Tokyo Big Sight on January 12, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan. The event is opened for 2 days on the weekend for the owners and their dogs to enjoy experiencing dogs' fashion and life style with dogs.
Dogs wearing sun glasses appear at the New Year Dog Party held at Tokyo Big Sight on January 12, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan. The event is opened for 2 days on the weekend for the owners and their dogs to enjoy experiencing dogs' fashion and life style with dogs.
Body Modification
Be honest. Isn't there part of you that you would like to change? While some men are getting breast reduction, a record amount are now getting pectoral implants.
Be honest. Isn't there part of you that you would like to change? While some men are getting breast reduction, a record amount are now getting pectoral implants.
Miss Beebe
Miss Beeby at the London International Burlesque Festival
Miss Beeby at the London International Burlesque Festival
Body Worlds Exhibit
A plastinated cadaver of a footballer on show at the exhibition BODY WORLDS 4 by Professor Gunther Von Hagens at Manchester Museum of Science and Industry. Since its debut in Tokyo in 1996, the show has sparked controversy and curiosity. German scientist Gunther von Hagens, who created the show and developed the preservation technique used to preserve the bodies, called 'plastination', intends the exhibits to teach people about human skeletal, cardiovascular and the treatment of diseases.
A plastinated cadaver of a footballer on show at the exhibition BODY WORLDS 4 by Professor Gunther Von Hagens at Manchester Museum of Science and Industry. Since its debut in Tokyo in 1996, the show has sparked controversy and curiosity. German scientist Gunther von Hagens, who created the show and developed the preservation technique used to preserve the bodies, called 'plastination', intends the exhibits to teach people about human skeletal, cardiovascular and the treatment of diseases.
Giant Squid Photo
A giant squid is seen at the Te Papa Museum on April 30, 2008 in Wellington, New Zealand. The giant squid is currently defrosting to enable scientist to examine it and it will in the future be put on display at the Museum on Wednesday April 30, 2008 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Marty Melville/Getty Images)
A giant squid is seen at the Te Papa Museum on April 30, 2008 in Wellington, New Zealand. The giant squid is currently defrosting to enable scientist to examine it and it will in the future be put on display at the Museum on Wednesday April 30, 2008 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Marty Melville/Getty Images)
Red Bullet Flugtag
Team Sam Becomes a Man launch their pilot from the ramp during the Red Bull Flugtag held at Mrs Macquaries Point April 6, 2008 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)
Team Sam Becomes a Man launch their pilot from the ramp during the Red Bull Flugtag held at Mrs Macquaries Point April 6, 2008 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)
Orangutan Eating Matza
An orangutan munches on Matzo, as the Safari Park in Tel Aviv prepares to serve the animals only Kosher for Passover foods.
An orangutan munches on Matzo, as the Safari Park in Tel Aviv prepares to serve the animals only Kosher for Passover foods.
World Naked Bike Race
A group of participants take part in the World Naked Bike Ride on March 8, 2008 in Sydney, Australia. Around 30 protesters met in a secret location outside Sydney's CBD, covered their bodies in paint and began riding down Sydney's popular King Street in Newtown to raise awareness on environmental issues aimed at pollution produced by motor vehicles. (Photo by Sergio Dionisio/Getty Images)
A group of participants take part in the World Naked Bike Ride on March 8, 2008 in Sydney, Australia. Around 30 protesters met in a secret location outside Sydney's CBD, covered their bodies in paint and began riding down Sydney's popular King Street in Newtown to raise awareness on environmental issues aimed at pollution produced by motor vehicles. (Photo by Sergio Dionisio/Getty Images)
Drinking Tales
Weird News about drinking, drunken behavior and partying just a little too hard.
Weird News about drinking, drunken behavior and partying just a little too hard.
Ship of the Dessert
Camel Beauty Pageant - A Look at the Ship of the Dessert Camel Beauty Pageant
Camel Beauty Pageant - A Look at the Ship of the Dessert Camel Beauty Pageant
man vs beast
Looking for weird animals news? Here you'll find the strangest tales of hero pets, strange beasts, and animals run amok, snakes on a plane (for real).
Looking for weird animals news? Here you'll find the strangest tales of hero pets, strange beasts, and animals run amok, snakes on a plane (for real).
Nude Protest
Olympic torch faces nude protest
Olympic torch faces nude protest
Beatles Topiary Best
Life size topiary figures of the Beatles adorn the traffic island at Liverpool's South Parkway rail station on March 26, 2008, Liverpool, England. The figures of the famous fab four are made from privet bush and staff at the station have been trained in how to prune them.
Life size topiary figures of the Beatles adorn the traffic island at Liverpool's South Parkway rail station on March 26, 2008, Liverpool, England. The figures of the famous fab four are made from privet bush and staff at the station have been trained in how to prune them.
Dog Tea Party
Romi attends a tea party in the Oxo Tower restaurant on May 14, 2008 in London, England. The Blue Cross animal charity is starting a nationwide fundraising initiative to help animals in its care.
Romi attends a tea party in the Oxo Tower restaurant on May 14, 2008 in London, England. The Blue Cross animal charity is starting a nationwide fundraising initiative to help animals in its care.
Crucifixion Reenactment 1
Penitents are crucified in an annual ritual on Good Friday, April 9, 2004 in Cutud, San Fernando, Philippines.
Penitents are crucified in an annual ritual on Good Friday, April 9, 2004 in Cutud, San Fernando, Philippines.
Beatles topiary
Life size topiary figures of the Beatles adorn the traffic island at Liverpool's South Parkway rail station on March 26, 2008, Liverpool, England. The figures of the famous fab four are made from privet bush and staff at the station have been trained in how to prune them.
Life size topiary figures of the Beatles adorn the traffic island at Liverpool's South Parkway rail station on March 26, 2008, Liverpool, England. The figures of the famous fab four are made from privet bush and staff at the station have been trained in how to prune them.
Al Greenall Pig Art
Artist Al Greenall takes delivery of one of the 100 model pigs that are going to be placed on the streets of Bath as part of a public art scheme. The lifesize fibreglass pigs, which will be painted by artists including Peter Blake and will be sponsored by local businesses, are part of a project to raise money for charity and to commemorate the city's founding father who, according to legend, discovered its healing springs with his herd of pigs around 3,000 years ago.
Artist Al Greenall takes delivery of one of the 100 model pigs that are going to be placed on the streets of Bath as part of a public art scheme. The lifesize fibreglass pigs, which will be painted by artists including Peter Blake and will be sponsored by local businesses, are part of a project to raise money for charity and to commemorate the city's founding father who, according to legend, discovered its healing springs with his herd of pigs around 3,000 years ago.
SCUBA Diver Protest - Westminster Bridge Witnesses SCUBA Diver Protest
Divers March Across Westminster Bridge To Deliver Petition LONDON - APRIL 03: A marine protestor wears diving gear in front of Parliament on April 3, 2008 in London. The Marine Conservation Society is calling for the United Kingdom Marine Bill legislation, which is published today in draft, to include measure to create protected marine reserves. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)
Divers March Across Westminster Bridge To Deliver Petition LONDON - APRIL 03: A marine protestor wears diving gear in front of Parliament on April 3, 2008 in London. The Marine Conservation Society is calling for the United Kingdom Marine Bill legislation, which is published today in draft, to include measure to create protected marine reserves. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)
Streaker at the Cricket Game
Andrew Symonds of Australia knocks over a streaker who ran onto the field during the Commonwealth Bank Series One Day International second final match between Australia and India at the Gabba on March 4, 2008 in Brisbane, Australia.
Andrew Symonds of Australia knocks over a streaker who ran onto the field during the Commonwealth Bank Series One Day International second final match between Australia and India at the Gabba on March 4, 2008 in Brisbane, Australia.
Nude News Jan-March/08
Hardly a day passes without someone being caught with their pants down. Here's a look at the strange, the kinky, the reckless and the outlandish nudes in the news, including a look at how Elliot Spitzer's call girl wants to cash in on her fame. Recent headlines include "Spitzer Hooker Looses $1 Million Nudie Offer" and "Nude Man Caught Stealing Alligator". Stories run from Jan-March 2008.
Hardly a day passes without someone being caught with their pants down. Here's a look at the strange, the kinky, the reckless and the outlandish nudes in the news, including a look at how Elliot Spitzer's call girl wants to cash in on her fame. Recent headlines include "Spitzer Hooker Looses $1 Million Nudie Offer" and "Nude Man Caught Stealing Alligator". Stories run from Jan-March 2008.
Weird News - Articles
An index of Articles for the Weird News guide site.
An index of Articles for the Weird News guide site.
eBay Weirdness
About five years ago, my buddy Mark Hartzman wrote a hilarious book on 101 odd things he found on eBay, including old shoes, a purse made from an animal's scrotum, and a cheese doodle shaped like a particular part of a man's anatomy. Today, eBay is more corporate (and so is Mark, now that I think about it) but they're both still as eccentric as ever.
About five years ago, my buddy Mark Hartzman wrote a hilarious book on 101 odd things he found on eBay, including old shoes, a purse made from an animal's scrotum, and a cheese doodle shaped like a particular part of a man's anatomy. Today, eBay is more corporate (and so is Mark, now that I think about it) but they're both still as eccentric as ever.
Our Litigious Times
A rundown of the latest in dumb laws and ridiculous lawsuits in Buck Wolf's weird news on About.com.
A rundown of the latest in dumb laws and ridiculous lawsuits in Buck Wolf's weird news on About.com.
Strange New Products
The weirdest, strangest, funniest and most innovative new products now on the marketplace . . . or at least coming soon.
The weirdest, strangest, funniest and most innovative new products now on the marketplace . . . or at least coming soon.
Best Weird News Stories 2007
Feast your eyes on 2007's best weird news stories: "Man Marries Dog," "The $54 Million Pants Suit," and other unbelievable yet true highlights from the past year.
Feast your eyes on 2007's best weird news stories: "Man Marries Dog," "The $54 Million Pants Suit," and other unbelievable yet true highlights from the past year.
Bald Mouse
A worker displays a bald mouse at an animal laboratory of a medical school on February 16, 2008 in Chongqing Municipality, China.
A worker displays a bald mouse at an animal laboratory of a medical school on February 16, 2008 in Chongqing Municipality, China.
Walking on Broken Glass
The Coney Island school teaches students the ancient art of carnival sideshow traditions. Some of the skills taught at the school include fire eating, blockhead, sword swallowing and broken glass walking.
The Coney Island school teaches students the ancient art of carnival sideshow traditions. Some of the skills taught at the school include fire eating, blockhead, sword swallowing and broken glass walking.
Ripley's Believe It Or Not
Larry the Leopard, the Human Tripod, Lizardman and Jalisa the Eye Popper attend The Ripley's Believe It Or Not! celebrated the Grand Opening of the all new San Antonio Odditorium on May 1, 2008 in San Antonio, TX.
Larry the Leopard, the Human Tripod, Lizardman and Jalisa the Eye Popper attend The Ripley's Believe It Or Not! celebrated the Grand Opening of the all new San Antonio Odditorium on May 1, 2008 in San Antonio, TX.
Bush Bunny
U.S. President George W. Bush (L) pauses to embrace a person dressed as the Easter Bunny during the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House March 24, 2008 in Washington, DC. The annual event was started by President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1878. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
U.S. President George W. Bush (L) pauses to embrace a person dressed as the Easter Bunny during the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House March 24, 2008 in Washington, DC. The annual event was started by President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1878. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Giant Bug
A uniquely loony competition, Red Bull Flugtag, involves manpowered flying machines and crazy pilots attempting to launch themselves off a 6m ramp and into the water below!
A uniquely loony competition, Red Bull Flugtag, involves manpowered flying machines and crazy pilots attempting to launch themselves off a 6m ramp and into the water below!
Lost and Found
Here's a rundown of some of the most unusual things found in lost and found bins across the country.
Here's a rundown of some of the most unusual things found in lost and found bins across the country.
Hysterical Prudishness
Is America a little too uptight? Let your hair down and take a look at how America protects itself . . . from itself.
Is America a little too uptight? Let your hair down and take a look at how America protects itself . . . from itself.
Prison Weirdness
Can you sue a prison for food so bad you've lost more than 100 lbs.? Well, sure you can, but that doesn't mean you'll win. Take a look at weird prison news.
Can you sue a prison for food so bad you've lost more than 100 lbs.? Well, sure you can, but that doesn't mean you'll win. Take a look at weird prison news.
California Condors
Two fans dressed as California Condors cheer on the peloton as they head down The Pacific Coast Highway on a rain soaked Stage 4 of the Amgen Tour of California on February 21,2008 from Seaside to San Luis Obispo, California.
Two fans dressed as California Condors cheer on the peloton as they head down The Pacific Coast Highway on a rain soaked Stage 4 of the Amgen Tour of California on February 21,2008 from Seaside to San Luis Obispo, California.
Dumb Crime Du Jour 3-08
Want a rundown of the week's strangest, most outrageous crimes of the day? Take a look here for a few laughs.
Want a rundown of the week's strangest, most outrageous crimes of the day? Take a look here for a few laughs.
Gay Mardi Gras
A participant poses for a photo ahead of the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade on in Hyde Park on March 1, 2008 in Sydney, Australia. This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras festival which originally began as a protest march but is now a celebration of the pride and diversity within the community.
A participant poses for a photo ahead of the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade on in Hyde Park on March 1, 2008 in Sydney, Australia. This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras festival which originally began as a protest march but is now a celebration of the pride and diversity within the community.
Elephant Man Mask
Donna Hainan helps put the finishing touches to an exhibition by artist James Green, at the Corn Exchange Gallery February 28, 2008 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Green's exhibition, of over 50 masks based on the face of John Merrick, the elephant man, opens tomorrow. His degree show at the RCA in London won him the Aiden Therfall Award and placed him runner up for the Gordon Luton Fine Art Award 2007.
Donna Hainan helps put the finishing touches to an exhibition by artist James Green, at the Corn Exchange Gallery February 28, 2008 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Green's exhibition, of over 50 masks based on the face of John Merrick, the elephant man, opens tomorrow. His degree show at the RCA in London won him the Aiden Therfall Award and placed him runner up for the Gordon Luton Fine Art Award 2007.
Animals Dogs
Looking for weird dog stories and weird dog news? You've come to the right place
Looking for weird dog stories and weird dog news? You've come to the right place
Coney Island Sideshow Museum
At Coney Island USA's Sideshow School, you can learn how to hammer a nail into your skull, and other skills to begin your new career in sideshows. The Coney Island school teaches students the ancient art of carnival sideshow traditions. Some of the skills taught at the school include fire eating, blockhead, sword swallowing and broken glass walking.
At Coney Island USA's Sideshow School, you can learn how to hammer a nail into your skull, and other skills to begin your new career in sideshows. The Coney Island school teaches students the ancient art of carnival sideshow traditions. Some of the skills taught at the school include fire eating, blockhead, sword swallowing and broken glass walking.
Sideshow Banners
Coney Island Sideshow professor Todd Robbins (R) tells his students some of the skills he teaches during a class at the Coney Island Sideshow school November 24, 2002 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Coney Island school teaches students the ancient art of carnival sideshow traditions. Some of the skills taught at the school include fire eating, blockhead, sword swallowing and broken glass walking.
Coney Island Sideshow professor Todd Robbins (R) tells his students some of the skills he teaches during a class at the Coney Island Sideshow school November 24, 2002 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Coney Island school teaches students the ancient art of carnival sideshow traditions. Some of the skills taught at the school include fire eating, blockhead, sword swallowing and broken glass walking.
Britney Potty Art
Michigan theater group Stagecrafters created these beauties -- a veritable royal flush of high culture to raise money for a production of "Urinetown: The Musical". Check out the potties.
Michigan theater group Stagecrafters created these beauties -- a veritable royal flush of high culture to raise money for a production of "Urinetown: The Musical". Check out the potties.
Celebrity Stupidity
Looking for weird celebrity news? Join Britney, Paris and other glittering Einsteins for the silliest stories about stardom.
Looking for weird celebrity news? Join Britney, Paris and other glittering Einsteins for the silliest stories about stardom.
You Must Be Wasted
When you're high on drugs, anything can happen. Here's proof.
When you're high on drugs, anything can happen. Here's proof.
Naked Cowboy Wins
New York street performer Robert Burck, better known as "The Naked Cowboy," took on candy maker Mars Incorporated, claiming the blue M&M has stolen his almost-naked/guitar-strumming image in two Times Square video billboards. It's now party time for this cowboy: A judge says his $6 million lawsuit can move forward.
New York street performer Robert Burck, better known as "The Naked Cowboy," took on candy maker Mars Incorporated, claiming the blue M&M has stolen his almost-naked/guitar-strumming image in two Times Square video billboards. It's now party time for this cowboy: A judge says his $6 million lawsuit can move forward.
Man Marries Dog
In one of the weirdest stories of 2007, a man in India married a dog, hoping to break a curse
In one of the weirdest stories of 2007, a man in India married a dog, hoping to break a curse
Inside the Hat
A photo of Jack Ruby's hat.
A photo of Jack Ruby's hat.
Fathers for Justice - Photo of Fathers for Justice
Fathers for Justice campaigners stand atop Deputy Labour Leader Harriet Harman's home on June 8, 2008 in south London, England. Protesting fathers' unequal access to their children following divorce, the men unveiled a banner reading 'A father is for life not just conception'.
Fathers for Justice campaigners stand atop Deputy Labour Leader Harriet Harman's home on June 8, 2008 in south London, England. Protesting fathers' unequal access to their children following divorce, the men unveiled a banner reading 'A father is for life not just conception'.
SCUBA Diver Protest
Divers March Across Westminster Bridge To Deliver Petition LONDON - APRIL 03: A marine protestor wears diving gear in front of Parliament on April 3, 2008 in London. The Marine Conservation Society is calling for the United Kingdom Marine Bill legislation, which is published today in draft, to include measure to create protected marine reserves. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)
Divers March Across Westminster Bridge To Deliver Petition LONDON - APRIL 03: A marine protestor wears diving gear in front of Parliament on April 3, 2008 in London. The Marine Conservation Society is calling for the United Kingdom Marine Bill legislation, which is published today in draft, to include measure to create protected marine reserves. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)
Songkran Water Festival
Laos ancient custume call 'Pu NHEU NHA NHEU' parade during the Songkran festival on April 14, 2008, in Luang Prabang, Laos. The Songkran Festival runs from April 13 - April 15 and is the traditional start of the Thai New Year. April 13 is Maha Songkran day which marks the end of the old year, April 15 is Wan Thaloeng Sok which is the start of the New Year. The festival is also known as the water festival as it is believed to cleanse the sins of the previous year.
Laos ancient custume call 'Pu NHEU NHA NHEU' parade during the Songkran festival on April 14, 2008, in Luang Prabang, Laos. The Songkran Festival runs from April 13 - April 15 and is the traditional start of the Thai New Year. April 13 is Maha Songkran day which marks the end of the old year, April 15 is Wan Thaloeng Sok which is the start of the New Year. The festival is also known as the water festival as it is believed to cleanse the sins of the previous year.
Thudguard
Thudguard can now be purchased at www.babysfirstheadgear.com and http://www.kidproteq.com both US websites or at our main Head Office website www.thudguard.com
Thudguard can now be purchased at www.babysfirstheadgear.com and http://www.kidproteq.com both US websites or at our main Head Office website www.thudguard.com
Potty Issues
Like a vacation in Vegas, what goes on in a public toilet usually stays there . . . but not always.
Like a vacation in Vegas, what goes on in a public toilet usually stays there . . . but not always.
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.
Petty Disputes
Here's a look at weird, petty disputes between family members that sometimes involve biting or even violence. It's also a look at weird fights with city hall that go way too far, tax disputes, and other uncivil matters.
Here's a look at weird, petty disputes between family members that sometimes involve biting or even violence. It's also a look at weird fights with city hall that go way too far, tax disputes, and other uncivil matters.
Women's Issues
From feminism to fashion, here's a look at weird news that affects women's lives.
From feminism to fashion, here's a look at weird news that affects women's lives.
Wax Hitler Beheaded
The wax model of Adolf Hitler during the final days in the Fuehrer-Bunker is displayed at the Berlin Branch of Madame Tussauds on July 3, in Berlin, Germany. The famous Madame Tussauds wax figure cabinett is due to open its location in Berlin on July 9th.
The wax model of Adolf Hitler during the final days in the Fuehrer-Bunker is displayed at the Berlin Branch of Madame Tussauds on July 3, in Berlin, Germany. The famous Madame Tussauds wax figure cabinett is due to open its location in Berlin on July 9th.
Newspaper House
MARCH 04: Artist Sumer Erek builds a house out of freesheet newspapers March 4, 2008 in London, England. The house will be constructed from newspapers delivered by Metronet, who collected the papers from tube trains. The structure is due to be finished by 9th March.
MARCH 04: Artist Sumer Erek builds a house out of freesheet newspapers March 4, 2008 in London, England. The house will be constructed from newspapers delivered by Metronet, who collected the papers from tube trains. The structure is due to be finished by 9th March.
Takeru Kobayashi 500
Takeru Kobayashi of Japan stuffs hot dogs in his mouth during the annual hot dog eating contest at Coney Island July 4, 2007 in New York City. Joey Chestnut of San Jose won the title by eating a new world record of 66 hot dogs in twelve minutes.
Takeru Kobayashi of Japan stuffs hot dogs in his mouth during the annual hot dog eating contest at Coney Island July 4, 2007 in New York City. Joey Chestnut of San Jose won the title by eating a new world record of 66 hot dogs in twelve minutes.
Orangutan Protest
Greenpeace activists dressed as orangutans protest in front of the Unilever building on April 21, 2008 in London, England. The environmental group is acccusing Unilever of driving the destruction of the last remaining habitats of the orang-utan and massively speeding up climate change through its use of the controversial palm oil.
Greenpeace activists dressed as orangutans protest in front of the Unilever building on April 21, 2008 in London, England. The environmental group is acccusing Unilever of driving the destruction of the last remaining habitats of the orang-utan and massively speeding up climate change through its use of the controversial palm oil.
Richie Cunningham's Sweater
A photo of Richie Cunningham's Letterman Sweater
A photo of Richie Cunningham's Letterman Sweater
Driving News Weird
Cruise down this big open road for the weirdest news about driving . . . and drivers.
Cruise down this big open road for the weirdest news about driving . . . and drivers.
Coney Island Mermaid Strike
Revelers dance at the 25th annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade June 21, 2008 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
Revelers dance at the 25th annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade June 21, 2008 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
Ugliest Dog Contest
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.
Jack Ruby's Hat
A photo of Jack Ruby's hat.
A photo of Jack Ruby's hat.
Weird Inventions
Care for a self-perfuming suit? Here's the latest from mad scientists at work.
Care for a self-perfuming suit? Here's the latest from mad scientists at work.
Signs of Armageddon
Is the world ending? Here are some strange news headlines that'll get you thinking.
Is the world ending? Here are some strange news headlines that'll get you thinking.
News of the Weird
Syndicated Columnist Chuck Shepherd is a leading source for weird news. His Web site archives his past 25 columns, and it's a great read for lovers of bizarre news.
Syndicated Columnist Chuck Shepherd is a leading source for weird news. His Web site archives his past 25 columns, and it's a great read for lovers of bizarre news.
Post-Earthquake Panda
Tourism is at an all time low at the Panda center after the devastating earthquake that killed more than 69,000 people almost one month ago, with 17,500 classified as missing. In the Wolong Giant Panda Reserve yesterday workers buried, Mao Mao, a 9 year old panda killed in a landslide during the quake.
Tourism is at an all time low at the Panda center after the devastating earthquake that killed more than 69,000 people almost one month ago, with 17,500 classified as missing. In the Wolong Giant Panda Reserve yesterday workers buried, Mao Mao, a 9 year old panda killed in a landslide during the quake.
Sideshow Class
Coney Island Sideshow professor Todd Robbins (R) tells his students some of the skills he teaches during a class at the Coney Island Sideshow school November 24, 2002 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Coney Island school teaches students the ancient art of carnival sideshow traditions. Some of the skills taught at the school include fire eating, blockhead, sword swallowing and broken glass walking.
Coney Island Sideshow professor Todd Robbins (R) tells his students some of the skills he teaches during a class at the Coney Island Sideshow school November 24, 2002 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Coney Island school teaches students the ancient art of carnival sideshow traditions. Some of the skills taught at the school include fire eating, blockhead, sword swallowing and broken glass walking.
Political Follies
With Democrats and Republicans snapping at each other like vicious hamsters, no wonder the political process is so bizarre. We're taking a close look at Elliot Spitzer's relationship with call girl Ashley Alexandra Dupre.
With Democrats and Republicans snapping at each other like vicious hamsters, no wonder the political process is so bizarre. We're taking a close look at Elliot Spitzer's relationship with call girl Ashley Alexandra Dupre.
Dumb Crime Du Jour 1-08
Want a rundown of the week's strangest, most outrageous crimes of the day? Take a look here for a few laughs.
Want a rundown of the week's strangest, most outrageous crimes of the day? Take a look here for a few laughs.
Hospital Weird News
You could bust a gut laughing at what's going on at some hospitals. Here's a look at bizarre hospital news across the world.
You could bust a gut laughing at what's going on at some hospitals. Here's a look at bizarre hospital news across the world.
Bad Parenting
You need a license to drive, why don't you need a license to procreate? At least that's how you feel when you hear about the couple that puts their toddler in the clothes dryer.
You need a license to drive, why don't you need a license to procreate? At least that's how you feel when you hear about the couple that puts their toddler in the clothes dryer.
Top Sources For Weird News
The top four sources for weird news on the Internet -- Jim Romenesko's Obscure Store, Chuck Shepherd's News of the Weird, Drew Curtis's Fark and Randy Cassingham's This Is True -- go to great lengths to bring its audiences the best in the bizarre.
The top four sources for weird news on the Internet -- Jim Romenesko's Obscure Store, Chuck Shepherd's News of the Weird, Drew Curtis's Fark and Randy Cassingham's This Is True -- go to great lengths to bring its audiences the best in the bizarre.
Silly Smokers
Looking for weird news on smoking and smokers? Here it is.
Looking for weird news on smoking and smokers? Here it is.
Toilet Paper Wedding Dress
Six dresses were displayed at the Times Square "odditorium" yesterday and three winning designers squared off for the top prize of $1,000. Katrina Chalifoux of Rockford, Ill. spent two weeks creating the winner, a sheath dress with a raised flower pattern from molded toilet paper.
Six dresses were displayed at the Times Square "odditorium" yesterday and three winning designers squared off for the top prize of $1,000. Katrina Chalifoux of Rockford, Ill. spent two weeks creating the winner, a sheath dress with a raised flower pattern from molded toilet paper.
Dumb Crime Du Jour 5-08
Want a rundown of the week's strangest, most outrageous crimes of the day? Take a look here for a few laughs.
Want a rundown of the week's strangest, most outrageous crimes of the day? Take a look here for a few laughs.
Weird Holiday Gift Guide
Ready for the Holidays? If you've got a strange family, here are some strange gifts, including the Hillary Clinton Nutcracker, the Larry Craig Action Figure, and the USB Desktop Pole Dancer.
Ready for the Holidays? If you've got a strange family, here are some strange gifts, including the Hillary Clinton Nutcracker, the Larry Craig Action Figure, and the USB Desktop Pole Dancer.
A Look at ThisIsTrue.com
Randy Cassingham left NASA and turned his weird news column and ThisIsTrue.com Web site into a career.
Randy Cassingham left NASA and turned his weird news column and ThisIsTrue.com Web site into a career.
Airport Insecurity
Here's where you'll find strange but true stories about air travel and airport security based on true accounts. Recent items: "Nipple Ring falls afoul of Airport Security."
Here's where you'll find strange but true stories about air travel and airport security based on true accounts. Recent items: "Nipple Ring falls afoul of Airport Security."
Dumb Moves
Why do so many people stash firearms and fireworks in their oven? Here's a look at the dummbest, most idiotic decisions you can imagine.
Why do so many people stash firearms and fireworks in their oven? Here's a look at the dummbest, most idiotic decisions you can imagine.
Big Gulp
The Coney Island school teaches students the ancient art of carnival sideshow traditions. Some of the skills taught at the school include fire eating, blockhead, sword swallowing and broken glass walking.
The Coney Island school teaches students the ancient art of carnival sideshow traditions. Some of the skills taught at the school include fire eating, blockhead, sword swallowing and broken glass walking.
TopTenIFOCE
Here are the rankings of the top eaters in the world as ranked by the International Federation of Competitive Eating (IFOCE).
Here are the rankings of the top eaters in the world as ranked by the International Federation of Competitive Eating (IFOCE).
The \$54 Million Pants Suit
Every year, you think you've seen the most frivolous lawsuit ever, until a new one comes along. But this one is going to be hard to top. A District of Columbia judge sued his dry cleaner for $67 million -- and then lowered his demand to the more reasonable $54 million -- for losing his favorite pair of pants. He ended up losing his job and the lawsuit, and the slacks never turned up.
Every year, you think you've seen the most frivolous lawsuit ever, until a new one comes along. But this one is going to be hard to top. A District of Columbia judge sued his dry cleaner for $67 million -- and then lowered his demand to the more reasonable $54 million -- for losing his favorite pair of pants. He ended up losing his job and the lawsuit, and the slacks never turned up.
Human Blockhead 500
Coney Island Sideshow professor Todd Robbins (R) tells his students some of the skills he teaches during a class at the Coney Island Sideshow school November 24, 2002 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Coney Island school teaches students the ancient art of carnival sideshow traditions. Some of the skills taught at the school include fire eating, blockhead, sword swallowing and broken glass walking.
Coney Island Sideshow professor Todd Robbins (R) tells his students some of the skills he teaches during a class at the Coney Island Sideshow school November 24, 2002 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Coney Island school teaches students the ancient art of carnival sideshow traditions. Some of the skills taught at the school include fire eating, blockhead, sword swallowing and broken glass walking.
Potty Art - The Wiz
Stagecrafters, a non-profit theater group in Michigan, created these unusual toilet seats to support local stage productions. This creation is called "The Wiz" or "Emerald Sitty" by Lesley Phillips.
Stagecrafters, a non-profit theater group in Michigan, created these unusual toilet seats to support local stage productions. This creation is called "The Wiz" or "Emerald Sitty" by Lesley Phillips.
Sword Swallower 500
At Coney Island USA's Sideshow School, you can learn how to hammer a nail into your skull, and other skills to begin your new career in sideshows.
At Coney Island USA's Sideshow School, you can learn how to hammer a nail into your skull, and other skills to begin your new career in sideshows.
Potty Art - Collage
Stagecrafters, a non-profit theater group in Michigan, created these unusual toilet seats to support local stage productions.
Stagecrafters, a non-profit theater group in Michigan, created these unusual toilet seats to support local stage productions.
Fire Eater 500
At Coney Island USA's Sideshow School, you can learn how to hammer a nail into your skull, and other skills to begin your new career in sideshows. The Coney Island school teaches students the ancient art of carnival sideshow traditions. Some of the skills taught at the school include fire eating, blockhead, sword swallowing and broken glass walking.
At Coney Island USA's Sideshow School, you can learn how to hammer a nail into your skull, and other skills to begin your new career in sideshows. The Coney Island school teaches students the ancient art of carnival sideshow traditions. Some of the skills taught at the school include fire eating, blockhead, sword swallowing and broken glass walking.
Cross-Dressing Principal
The good news for former Catholic school principal Paul Schum is that prosecutors have dropped charges of loitering in a seedy alley in Louisville, Ky., for the purposes of prostitution. The bad news is that he still has to explain away what he was doing there in a black leather outfit with fishnet stockings and fake breasts.
The good news for former Catholic school principal Paul Schum is that prosecutors have dropped charges of loitering in a seedy alley in Louisville, Ky., for the purposes of prostitution. The bad news is that he still has to explain away what he was doing there in a black leather outfit with fishnet stockings and fake breasts.
Fathers for Justice
Fathers for Justice campaigners stand atop Deputy Labour Leader Harriet Harman's home on June 8, 2008 in south London, England. Protesting fathers' unequal access to their children following divorce, the men unveiled a banner reading 'A father is for life not just conception'.
Fathers for Justice campaigners stand atop Deputy Labour Leader Harriet Harman's home on June 8, 2008 in south London, England. Protesting fathers' unequal access to their children following divorce, the men unveiled a banner reading 'A father is for life not just conception'.
Eat Like a Hot Dog Champ
Planning on a lot of eating this Thanksgiving? Take a few tips from competitive eating star Joey "Jaws" Chestnut. Joey is not only the hot dog champ (66 franks in 12 minutes), the 23-year-old chow hound is in pretty good shape. Here's how he pigs out without gaining too much weight.
Planning on a lot of eating this Thanksgiving? Take a few tips from competitive eating star Joey "Jaws" Chestnut. Joey is not only the hot dog champ (66 franks in 12 minutes), the 23-year-old chow hound is in pretty good shape. Here's how he pigs out without gaining too much weight.
Chestnut-Kobayashi 500
Takeru Kobayashi (L) of Japan and Joey Chestnut of San Jose stuff hot dogs in their mouths during the annual hot dog eating contest at Coney Island July 4, 2007 in New York City. Joey Chestnut defeated six time champion Takeru Kobayashi by eating a new world record of 66 hot dogs in 12 minutes.
Takeru Kobayashi (L) of Japan and Joey Chestnut of San Jose stuff hot dogs in their mouths during the annual hot dog eating contest at Coney Island July 4, 2007 in New York City. Joey Chestnut defeated six time champion Takeru Kobayashi by eating a new world record of 66 hot dogs in 12 minutes.
ClownFear
A medical survey say kids are overwhelmingly afraid of clowns. But there's evidence that some clowns have great success bringing joy to kids in hospitals.
A medical survey say kids are overwhelmingly afraid of clowns. But there's evidence that some clowns have great success bringing joy to kids in hospitals.
Bed of Nails
The Coney Island school teaches students the ancient art of carnival sideshow traditions. Some of the skills taught at the school include fire eating, blockhead, sword swallowing and broken glass walking.
The Coney Island school teaches students the ancient art of carnival sideshow traditions. Some of the skills taught at the school include fire eating, blockhead, sword swallowing and broken glass walking.
Joey_Wings_500
Competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut at the 2008 Philadelphia Wing Bowl.
Competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut at the 2008 Philadelphia Wing Bowl.
Dumb Crime Du Jour April-08
Want a rundown of the week's strangest, most outrageous crimes of the day? Take a look here for a few laughs.
Want a rundown of the week's strangest, most outrageous crimes of the day? Take a look here for a few laughs.
Potty Art - Nancy Currow
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.
Valentine's Day Weird
Looking for strange Valentine's Day news stories, bizarre tales, and articles? Here you go.
Looking for strange Valentine's Day news stories, bizarre tales, and articles? Here you go.
Weird News From Asia
So much of what we use comes from Asia, here's some things from Asia that might not be so useful.
So much of what we use comes from Asia, here's some things from Asia that might not be so useful.
Potty Art - Sit a Spell
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.
Woman Crashes Into DMV
An 80-year-old woman crashed into DMV, after going there to take a road test.
An 80-year-old woman crashed into DMV, after going there to take a road test.
Potty Art - Sea Protector
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.
Religion
Here's a look at strange religious news from all over the world, and from all denominations.
Here's a look at strange religious news from all over the world, and from all denominations.
Rat and Rodent Weirdness
Looking for weird and disgusting stories about rats and rodents? You've come to the right place.
Looking for weird and disgusting stories about rats and rodents? You've come to the right place.
Jon Wolf's $1,350 Corn Flake
Jon Wolf purchases a frosted flake shaped like Illinois for $1,350 on eBay.
Jon Wolf purchases a frosted flake shaped like Illinois for $1,350 on eBay.
Sticking Things Up Your Nose
Sticking things up your nose is bad manners. But it's high art at the Coney Island Sideeshow.
Sticking things up your nose is bad manners. But it's high art at the Coney Island Sideeshow.
Bestweek01-25
The best weird news stories for the week ending Jan. 25. Breast Implants for men are up. Women want to see Obama naked. The panty raiding thief is convicted.
The best weird news stories for the week ending Jan. 25. Breast Implants for men are up. Women want to see Obama naked. The panty raiding thief is convicted.
Dumb Crime Du Jour 2-08
Want a rundown of the week's strangest, most outrageous crimes of the day? Take a look here for a few laughs.
Want a rundown of the week's strangest, most outrageous crimes of the day? Take a look here for a few laughs.
Flake of Fame
Frosted Flake sells on eBay for $1,350.
Frosted Flake sells on eBay for $1,350.
Side-by-Side Comparason
Frosted Flake sells on eBay for $1,350.
Frosted Flake sells on eBay for $1,350.
Humans Behaving Badly
You don't have to be a member of PETA to condemn horse punching, iguana smuggling or cat juggling (which might only exist in Steve Martin movies).
You don't have to be a member of PETA to condemn horse punching, iguana smuggling or cat juggling (which might only exist in Steve Martin movies).
WheelieDogs
Chihuahuas born without front legs learn to "drive" little wagons.
Chihuahuas born without front legs learn to "drive" little wagons.
Birds - Weird News
Three cheers for our fine feathered friends! Here's a look at strange news stories involving parrots, chickens and other flapping creatures.
Three cheers for our fine feathered friends! Here's a look at strange news stories involving parrots, chickens and other flapping creatures.
Name Change Games
A look at people who change their name - or give their children unusual names - either to be funny or prove a point.
A look at people who change their name - or give their children unusual names - either to be funny or prove a point.
Mascot on Mascot Violence
In one of the weirdest stories of 2007, the University of Oregon Duck beat up the University of Houston's Cougar, and earned a one-game suspension.
In one of the weirdest stories of 2007, the University of Oregon Duck beat up the University of Houston's Cougar, and earned a one-game suspension.
Minor Miracles
Tired of all the bad news? Here are some real-life uplifting tales.
Tired of all the bad news? Here are some real-life uplifting tales.
A Look at Fark
Fark.com is the best place on the Internet to chat about the day's weird news. It's the No. 1 place to celebrate the news you love to hate.
Fark.com is the best place on the Internet to chat about the day's weird news. It's the No. 1 place to celebrate the news you love to hate.
American Inmate Idol
One of the weirdest stories of 2007: Prisoners compete in their own version of "American Idol."
One of the weirdest stories of 2007: Prisoners compete in their own version of "American Idol."
Bridezilla
Anyone can have a bad day, but when a bride (or groom) flips out, it's time to be afraid . . . very afraid. Here's where you'll find news of brides who get arrested and in big trouble.
Anyone can have a bad day, but when a bride (or groom) flips out, it's time to be afraid . . . very afraid. Here's where you'll find news of brides who get arrested and in big trouble.
Dumb Crime Du Jour 4-08
Want a rundown of the week's strangest, most outrageous crimes of the day? Take a look here for a few laughs.
Want a rundown of the week's strangest, most outrageous crimes of the day? Take a look here for a few laughs.
Insect Weird News
Are the killer bees still coming? Here's the latest on weird insect news.
Are the killer bees still coming? Here's the latest on weird insect news.
BESTWEEK01-09
The best weird news stories for the week ending Jan. 11. The guys who wheeled their dead friend around New York . . . The husband who met his wife in a brothel . . . And, of course, the Canadian Booby wall.
The best weird news stories for the week ending Jan. 11. The guys who wheeled their dead friend around New York . . . The husband who met his wife in a brothel . . . And, of course, the Canadian Booby wall.
eBay_Frosted_Flake
A Frosted Flake shaped like the US state of Illinois will join Jack Ruby's hat and Marilyn Monroe's date book in a traveling exhibit.
A Frosted Flake shaped like the US state of Illinois will join Jack Ruby's hat and Marilyn Monroe's date book in a traveling exhibit.
Erik Denmark 500
Erik Denmark stuffs hot dogs in his mouth during the annual hot dog eating contest at Coney Island July 4, 2007 in New York City. Joey Chestnut defeated six time champion Takeru Kobayashi by eating a new world record of 66 hot dogs in twelve minutes.
Erik Denmark stuffs hot dogs in his mouth during the annual hot dog eating contest at Coney Island July 4, 2007 in New York City. Joey Chestnut defeated six time champion Takeru Kobayashi by eating a new world record of 66 hot dogs in twelve minutes.
Baboon
Gangs of hairy-knuckled thugs are breaking into ritzy homes, raiding refrigerators, and cleaning out the pantries. But what really riled Cape Town suburbanites: Their horrendous potty habits.
Gangs of hairy-knuckled thugs are breaking into ritzy homes, raiding refrigerators, and cleaning out the pantries. But what really riled Cape Town suburbanites: Their horrendous potty habits.
Declining Standards
Why are convicted felons becoming soldiers and police officers? Why are babies getting gun permits? Are our standards hopelessly declining? Why are convicted felons becoming soldiers and police officers? Why are babies getting gun permits? Are our standards hopelessly declining?
Why are convicted felons becoming soldiers and police officers? Why are babies getting gun permits? Are our standards hopelessly declining? Why are convicted felons becoming soldiers and police officers? Why are babies getting gun permits? Are our standards hopelessly declining?
Santas and Scrooges
Looking for weird tales of Santas solving crimes, getting a custard pie in the face,and other strange holiday news? You've come to the right place.
Looking for weird tales of Santas solving crimes, getting a custard pie in the face,and other strange holiday news? You've come to the right place.
Art
One man's trash is another man's treasure. Here's proof.
One man's trash is another man's treasure. Here's proof.
Useful Excuses
Scientific researchers have proven that tobacco, fatty foods, hard liquor and other indulgences just aren't good for us. Here's some scientific research that suggests there's good reason to eat, drink and be merry.
Scientific researchers have proven that tobacco, fatty foods, hard liquor and other indulgences just aren't good for us. Here's some scientific research that suggests there's good reason to eat, drink and be merry.
Sonya thomas - Mince Pies
Sonya Thomas
Sonya Thomas