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Watch diver fight octopus for GoPro: "Eight-armed robber"

Watch diver fight octopus for GoPro: "Eight-armed robber"

Maree Clout was snorkeling when a teen asked for help with an "unusual" problem, telling her, "An octopus took my camera."

By Aristos Georgiou On 7/17/23 at 9:27 AM EDT

Woman hit by a meteorite while having a coffee with a friend

Woman hit by a meteorite while having a coffee with a friend

The phenomenon of people being struck by meteorites is extremely rare, with the majority of them falling into the ocean.

By Aristos Georgiou On 7/14/23 at 12:39 PM EDT

"Floating gold" worth over $500,000 found inside washed-up sperm whale

"Floating gold" worth over $500,000 found inside washed-up sperm whale

Experts conducting a postmortem of the animal found a hard lump of the rare and valuable substance weighing just over 20 pounds.

By Aristos Georgiou On 7/5/23 at 8:59 AM EDT

Over 200 cows found dead from suspected poisoning at ranch

Over 200 cows found dead from suspected poisoning at ranch

The incident occurred in a region of Argentina that is experiencing drought conditions.

By Aristos Georgiou On 7/3/23 at 10:14 AM EDT

Rare "human tail" successfully removed from 10-day-old baby

Rare "human tail" successfully removed from 10-day-old baby

Only a few dozen cases of human tails have been recorded in the medical literature.

By Aristos Georgiou On 6/26/23 at 2:03 PM EDT

Drugged-up swans forced to go cold turkey after invading poppy farm

Drugged-up swans forced to go cold turkey after invading poppy farm

Intoxicated birds were seen acting dazed and unable to fly or even walk, while dozens died, after consuming opium poppy plants.

By Aristos Georgiou On 6/23/23 at 10:25 AM EDT

Dog receives cancer care at human hospital in bizarre incident

Dog receives cancer care at human hospital in bizarre incident

"Our pets and animals must be cared for in the corresponding veterinary clinics," a local health official said following the incident.

By Aristos Georgiou On 6/5/23 at 2:29 PM EDT

Human foot in shoe mysteriously washes up on beach in "gruesome" incident

Human foot in shoe mysteriously washes up on beach in "gruesome" incident

People in the surrounding area have expressed shock over the incident. "You're not sure if you're going to find the other one," a local resident said.

By Aristos Georgiou On 3/27/23 at 11:59 AM EDT

Frozen dead pigs spotted suspended above city streets in bizarre incident

Frozen dead pigs spotted suspended above city streets in bizarre incident

A spokesperson for the international animal-rights organization DxE said it carried out the act in Montreal to draw attention to global meat consumption.

By Aristos Georgiou On 3/3/23 at 12:41 PM EST

Strange image shows man, 27 with rare, mysterious "elastic" skin syndrome

Strange image shows man, 27 with rare, mysterious "elastic" skin syndrome

A doctor who saw the patient said he had never seen a condition like this before.

By Aristos Georgiou On 3/3/23 at 10:07 AM EST

A "rainbow pool" has appeared in Virginia's Great Dismal Swamp

A "rainbow pool" has appeared in Virginia's Great Dismal Swamp

This unusual and beautiful natural phenomenon seen in the swamp—which stretches across Virginia and North Carolina—occurs only rarely under specific conditions.

By Aristos Georgiou On 3/1/23 at 11:45 AM EST

Fish keep falling from sky onto same town and experts aren't sure why

Fish keep falling from sky onto same town and experts aren't sure why

A rural town in Australia's outback saw a deluge of freshwater fish raining from the skies this week, with many still alive in puddles on the streets.

By Jess Thomson On 2/21/23 at 10:48 AM EST

Horror as nail shards grow through woman's amputated fingertip: "Weird"

Horror as nail shards grow through woman's amputated fingertip: "Weird"

"I feel woozy," wrote one Reddit user, while another wanted to "bleach their eyes."

By Sophie Lloyd On 1/12/23 at 12:42 PM EST

The Y chromosome is going to disappear, scientists say

The Y chromosome is going to disappear, scientists say

"The human Y is in the very last stages of degeneration, and the big question is how long till it, too, gets lost," expert Jenny Graves told Newsweek.

By Jess Thomson On 11/29/22 at 10:46 AM EST

Weird lights keep appearing in the sky across the U.S.—here's why

Weird lights keep appearing in the sky across the U.S.—here's why

The strange, eerie light could be seen in the twilight sky from California to Arizona, leading many to wonder about its origin.

By Jess Thomson On 11/1/22 at 12:44 PM EDT

Grandma Spooked After Badgers Dig Up Human Bones, Dump Them in Her Yard

Grandma Spooked After Badgers Dig Up Human Bones, Dump Them in Her Yard

Ann Mathers, 88, called the police after making the grim discovery in her flowerbeds.

By Simona Kitanovska, Zenger News On 7/21/22 at 5:19 PM EDT

Taxidermist Creates Stuffed Animals for Cars' Rearview Mirrors

Taxidermist Creates Stuffed Animals for Cars' Rearview Mirrors

Jack Devaney uses rats, mice, chicks, and even guinea pigs to create his unique "Hairy Dangler" motor decorations.

By Darko Manevski, Zenger News On 6/22/22 at 11:44 AM EDT

Council Accused of 'Apostrophe Catastrophe' on Signs Leading to Landmark

Council Accused of 'Apostrophe Catastrophe' on Signs Leading to Landmark

The trio of signs call the hillside Trooper's Hill, Troopers' Hill and Troopers Hill, sparking a debate that goes back over 200 years.

By Darko Manevski, Zenger News On 6/13/22 at 12:12 PM EDT

English Soccer Fan Questioned By Police After Lighting Flare in Hotel Room

English Soccer Fan Questioned By Police After Lighting Flare in Hotel Room

An English soccer fan is under police investigation in Germany for setting off a flare in his Munich hotel room during the Germany-England match.

By William McGee, Zenger News On 6/8/22 at 3:18 PM EDT

Weird Painting From Evicted Neighbor Confuses Internet: 'Fast Food Séance'

Weird Painting From Evicted Neighbor Confuses Internet: 'Fast Food Séance'

Reddit users described the painting, which depicts four fast food icons, as both "cultish" and a "masterpiece."

By Sophie Lloyd On 5/4/22 at 11:47 AM EDT

Python Found Chilling in Indiana Walmart, Dubbed 'Wolverine'

Python Found Chilling in Indiana Walmart, Dubbed 'Wolverine'

It is unclear how the python, which was spotted by a customer, found its way into the store in Bloomington.

By Aristos Georgiou On 4/20/22 at 6:17 AM EDT

Experts Suggest Drilling Into Gateway to Hell To Extinguish Burning Crater

Experts Suggest Drilling Into Gateway to Hell To Extinguish Burning Crater

The Darvaza gas crater in Turkmenistan has been burning continuously for decades, fueled by flammable methane gas from vast underground stores.

By Aristos Georgiou On 4/11/22 at 11:22 AM EDT

Man's Eye Infested With Over a Dozen Fly Maggots While Gardening

Man's Eye Infested With Over a Dozen Fly Maggots While Gardening

Doctors were able to remove the maggots, which caused irritation and discomfort in the man's eye, using forceps.

By Aristos Georgiou On 4/8/22 at 7:32 AM EDT

Bizarre, Tiny 'Mermaid' Found in Japan Appears To Be Half-Monkey, Half-Fish

Bizarre, Tiny 'Mermaid' Found in Japan Appears To Be Half-Monkey, Half-Fish

Researchers are scientifically analyzing the mummified creature for the first time in the hopes of casting light on its origins.

By Aristos Georgiou On 3/9/22 at 7:17 AM EST

Poodle Freed From Under Car Seat After Getting 'Sucked' Into Adjuster

Poodle Freed From Under Car Seat After Getting 'Sucked' Into Adjuster

"He was having some difficulty breathing when he was under there, so his breathing was raspy, so it was very scary," the owner, Clarisse Fairbanks, said.

By Aristos Georgiou On 1/28/22 at 12:56 PM EST

Stranger Bottle-Feeds Baby in Iowa Hospital, Family 'Very Frightened'

Stranger Bottle-Feeds Baby in Iowa Hospital, Family 'Very Frightened'

"The first question that comes to our minds is 'why?'" said Sgt. Paul Parizek of the Des Moines Police Department.

By Aristos Georgiou On 1/26/22 at 9:45 AM EST

Hamster Bites Teen Watching 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' in Alabama Theater

Hamster Bites Teen Watching 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' in Alabama Theater

A few days before the strange incident, a group of teenagers had reportedly brought their hamster to the same theater and lost it.

By Aristos Georgiou On 12/29/21 at 10:29 AM EST

17 of the Weirdest-Looking Fish on Planet Earth

17 of the Weirdest-Looking Fish on Planet Earth

These alien-looking fish are sights to behold.

By Tom Fish On 12/18/21 at 9:26 AM EST

Man in Critical Condition After Ambulance Taking Him to Hospital Hit by Bus

Man in Critical Condition After Ambulance Taking Him to Hospital Hit by Bus

Four people were hospitalized after the crash in Milwaukee, including two other people in the Bell ambulance and the bus driver.

By Aristos Georgiou On 12/8/21 at 11:59 AM EST

Mark Cuban Bought Virtually Empty Town With Abandoned Strip Club For Heartwarming Reason

Mark Cuban Bought Virtually Empty Town With Abandoned Strip Club For Heartwarming Reason

Mustang is home to an abandoned strip club with a dark past.

By Candace Annette Powell On 12/3/21 at 9:35 PM EST