What a Weird Week

Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a look at the odd, interesting, strange, fun and weird stories that made news this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode.  To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page. Thanks for rating and reviewing and also subscribing!These are the shownotes for Season 6, Ep 38 first published Fri Sept 12, 2025Are you Haunted by Your Childhood Teddy Bear? #NotAlonehttps://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/new-national-teddy-bear-day-survey-finds-92-still-have-their-childhood-stuffed-animal Latest UFO Evidence is Making Headlineshttps://abcnews.go.com/Politics/congressman-shows-video-military-ufo-hearing/story?id=125413475 Who is the Richest Person in the World? Not so Fast, Elon. Oh, wait, nevermind.https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/11/who-is-larry-ellison-richest-person-oracle Life on Mars? Life on Mars! https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/mars-potential-life-1.7630035World Record Ping Pong Ball Spitterhttps://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/09/09/Guinness-World-Records-David-Rush-table-tennis-balls-mouth/2121757440905/ Man Runs Backwards Very Fast While Wearing High Heel Shoes. World Reacts.https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/09/09/spain-Guinness-World-Records-fastest-100-meters-backward-high-heels/3371757345636/ Ghost Doorbell Ringer Mystery Solved!https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/09/09/germany-Bavaria-police-doorbells-slug/5131757429025/#google_vignetteMouth Wheelie World Recordhttps://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/09/09/saudi-Guinness-World-Records-greatest-distance-motorcycle-wheelie-mouth/4361757437687/ Mosquitos and Libido!?https://www.popsci.com/environment/mosquito-beer-blood/Happy Music Might Cure Car Sicknesshttps://studyfinds.org/joyful-music-motion-sickness/ Jumping In Skates World Record Inspires Others to Jump Rope in Comfortable Shoeshttps://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/09/11/Guinness-World-Records-jump-rope-ice-skates/8351757602787/

Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a look at the odd, interesting, strange, fun and weird stories that made news this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode.  To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page. Thanks for rating and reviewing along with subscribing!These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 6 first published Feb 6, 2026.  10 Figure skater Minion Routine Drama! https://ew.com/olympic-figure-skater-barred-from-using-minions-music-11897925and the update https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9lxthsdWZhc 9 The Glass Cage Album Sagahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vPyuDyw57c 8 Ol' Ladderchin is at-it-again https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/02/02/Guinness-World-Records-David-Rush-ladder-chin/9441770047706/7 eleven-year-old juggler can Pindaloo like ringing a bell! https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/02/02/Guinness-World-Records-David-Rush-ladder-chin/9441770047706/6 The lady trapped in the car wash. If it happened to you and they gave you some coupons, would you dare to go back to the car wash of terror?? https://6abc.com/post/woman-gets-locked-inside-pennsylvania-car-wash/18540469/ 5 PG13 PG13 PG13!!! A hospital in France called in the bomb experts. It turned out OK but it sounds like things got awkward. https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/military-history/2026/02/02/frenchman-hospitalized-after-inserting-wwi-munition-up-his-rear/4 IKEA's giant hot dog makes headlines. How big is it?! https://www.dexerto.com/food/ikea-releases-gigantic-hot-dog-that-makes-costcos-look-small-3313058/3 Horses smell your fear, then they get scared also.https://studyfinds.org/horses-smell-fear-sweat/2 Little gaffer knocks down giant beer coaster tower, but it's not what it seems like. https://nypost.com/2026/01/30/lifestyle/young-girl-topples-tower-made-from-63000-beer-coasters-created-by-artist-in-a-bid-to-break-guinness-world-record/1 Restaurant chain, Dave & Buster's is ramping up the romance this Valentine Season. Go win an engagement ring in their life-size human claw game! https://finance.yahoo.com/news/valentines-day-dave-busters-puts-120000958.html

Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a look at the odd, interesting, strange, fun and weird stories that made news this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode.  To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page. Thanks for rating and reviewing along with subscribing!These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 5 first published Jan 30, 2026.  10 Rhode Island to stop Mr. Potato Head license plates? "I had to give my eyes a shake," - Mr. Potato Head. https://www.altoonamirror.com/news/national/2026/01/rhodeisland-mrpotatohead-may-ditch-license-plates/ 9 The three bikes on a log mysteryhttps://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/01/23/three-bikes-log-Great-Falls-Montana/6081769193934/ 8 Is this a supercat or what? https://www.voxnews.al/english/lifestyle/historia-e-maces-qe-ka-mahnitur-boten-humbi-ne-spanje-udheton-250-km-p-i1087167 Hey Jazz Fans, please explain #affairshttps://metalinjection.net/news/metal-science/metal-fans-unlikely-to-cheat-jazz-fans-are-boning-everyone-according-to-a-study6 Article from Popular Science showcases the Dronebrella* (not actual name) flying umbrella. https://www.popsci.com/diy/drone-umbrella/ 5 It's official, the Giant Rolling Wiener race is coming back this May. Six Wienermobiles will compete at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for The Wienie 500. https://apnews.com/article/indianapolis-500-wienermobile-race-aaf5de7fdd08d8fc4e4d9be09f350de5  4 BBC Article describes how all these mushroom enthusiasts saw the same weird vision. Apparently it's somthing that happens regularly?? https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260121-the-mysterious-mushroom-that-makes-you-see-tiny-people   3 Sweethearts candy is adding some new phrases for modern day love to their conversation hearts. From their "Love in This Economy" collection you can now choose from "SPLIT RENT", "CAR POOL", and "SHARE LOGN". Love on, sweet lovers.https://www.instagram.com/p/DUBDCUqjYgj/?hl=en  2 Crying horse toys are taking off/ going viral in China. This plush horse started showing up for sale in honor of the Year of the Horse. The horse mouth was sewn onto the horse upside down, so the horse looks sad. People liked it and kablammy, Crying Horse is a hit!https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/26/world/video/video-crying-horse-toy-lunar-new-year-viral-china-hnk-digvid 1 Toddler in England sets snooker world record. Kids these days! https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/01/28/Guinness-World-Records-toddler-pool-snooker/1551769621785/  

Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a look at the odd, interesting, strange, fun and weird stories that made news this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode.  To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page. Thanks for rating and reviewing along with subscribing!These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 4 first published Jan 23, 2026.  10 Giant Sri Lanka sapphire will likely go for hundreds of millions. See it https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTtwhQIgbKw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkand read https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_of_Pure_Land 9 Something else to be frightened of? Hurray!! #blue-ringed #octopus https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/i-was-almost-killed-by-deadly-creature-after-picking-up-shell-on-the-beach/ 8 Delicious Soup Candy!https://www.foxbusiness.com/retail/progresso-brings-back-viral-soup-you-can-suck-candies-complete-sellout-last-year 7 Ski Bunny Hangs Out Around Parking Lothttps://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/01/15/rabbit-Copper-Mountain-Colorado/2731768501544/6 Cow Uses Broom, World Reacts. https://www.livescience.com/animals/land-mammals/ever-seen-a-pet-cow-pick-up-a-broom-and-scratch-herself-with-it-you-have-now5 What's the deal with that App "You Dead Yet??" *may not be actual name* https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/aimed-growing-number-young-chinese-live-new-app-1292327624 Will You Be Staying in the Moon Room?https://nationalpost.com/news/california-company-plans-moon-hotel-accepting-1m-deposits-for-rooms3 Man allegedly sells the same two cars repeatedly on Facebook Marketplace, then steals them back.https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/cars-facebook-marketplace-stolen-kansas-b2904608.html 2 twelve tech workers, 25 balloons, and a dream. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/01/20/Guinness-World-Records-David-Rush-balloons/9421768928759/ Bonus: shingles vaccine may present a Benjamin Button situation?! *citation https://studyfinds.org/shingles-vaccine-slower-biological-aging/1 Artist eats another artist's art, world reacts.https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/alaska-art-student-arrested-eating-ai-generated-art-protest-1234770081/

Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a look at the odd, interesting, strange, fun and weird stories that made news this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode.  To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page. Thanks for rating and reviewing along with subscribing!These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 3 first published Jan 16, 2026. 10 The escaped emu was arrested. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/01/15/emu-handcuffed-St-Johns-County-Florida/3831768502340/and see  https://www.facebook.com/reel/1201694852109287/?t=73  9 Newsman becomes the news. #SockKing  https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/01/15/Guinness-World-Records-sock-collection/4371768499883/ and see https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2334728570367627  8 Sometimes Astronauts Age in Reverse?! (https://studyfinds.org/astronauts-aged-2-years-9-days-in-space-then-younger/)  7 Hundreds of Really Old Mystery Shoes on the Beach?! Were they from a Shoe Ship??(https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/01/14/wales-mysterious-Victorian-shoes-Ogmore-Beach/6211768404574/)  6 Swedish soccer/ football fan please Keepie Uppies for 28 hours and something! (https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/01/14/sweden-Guinness-World-Records-marathon-controlling-football/3391768411501/)  5 Fast Trash Back in the News.  (https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/01/13/Guinness-World-Records-fastest-wheelie-bin/6531768330714/)  4 Dog is Tall, World Reacts.(https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/01/13/Guinness-World-Records-tallest-dog/8171768318506/)3 Beware the Office Water Cooler!? (https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/01/13/Guinness-World-Records-tallest-dog/8171768318506/)  2 St. Louis Monkey Mystery!?! (https://www.stlpr.org/news-briefs/2026-01-13/monkeys-st-louis-ai-images-complicate-search) 1 What are Tax Jeans and How Great Will You Look in Them?(https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refund-jeans)   

What a Weird Week gets you caught up on the odd, interesting, strange, fun, and weird news that happened this week. Ten stories in 15 minutes!See https://www.shownotes.page or "What a Weird Week" where you get podcasts.These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 2 first published Jan 9, 2026.10 Big Tuna! https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2026/01/06/bluefin-tuna-sells-record-32-million-year-opening-auction-tokyo-fish-market/9 World's Oldest Twinkie Celebrates Birthday, Inspires World. https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/01/05/hancock/hancock-education/worlds-oldest-known-twinkie-turns-50-maine-high-school-joam40zk0w/ Also see https://youtu.be/_yqOstfugjI?si=_kBi3v5aJQbRY0e78 AI tool used by Utah police department generated a false report claiming an officer had been turned into a frog. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/01/05/Heber-City-Police-Department-AI-program-officer-frog/9641767634540/7 Robocop Rabbits to take care of a Fla. python problem.https://scienceclock.com/robotic-rabbits-invasive-burmese-pythons-florida/6 Happy New Year? False.According to new data, many workers face a "time-off tax," spending an average of 17 extra hours catching up after a week's vacation, which can make the first week back a strugglehttps://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/new-data-suggests-time-off-tax-may-shape-first-week-back-to-work/5 Again this year there were no fireworks, and again this year people were tricked into showing up.https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jan/01/birmingham-new-year-fireworks-display-centenary-square-police4 Sober Second Thoughts.A thief returned two valuable mandolins to a New Jersey music store along with a handwritten apology note that read, "SORRY, I BEEN DRUNK, MERRY CHRISTMAS" https://abcnews.go.com/US/drunk-thief-returns-stolen-mandolins-new-jersey-guitar/story?id=1287480553 Scientists believe they may have extracted Leonardo da Vinci's DNA from a Renaissance-era drawinghttps://www.livescience.com/health/genetics/leonardo-da-vincis-dna-may-be-embedded-in-his-art-and-scientists-think-theyve-managed-to-extract-some2 Scientists using a remotely operated vehicle have spotted a rare giant phantom jellyfish https://www.popsci.com/environment/giant-phantom-jellyfish-spotted-deep-in-pacific/1 New research suggests that moderate screen time for "Me Time"—like watching TV or playing video games—can help people recover from daily stress https://www.popsci.com/health/tv-good-for-brain/

What a Weird Week gets you caught up on the odd, interesting, strange, fun, and weird news that happened this week. Ten stories in 15 minutes!See https://www.shownotes.page or "What a Weird Week" where you get podcasts. Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a look at the odd, interesting, strange, fun and weird stories that made news this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode.  To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page. Thanks for rating and reviewing along with subscribing!These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 1 first published Fri Jan 2, 2026. Our 2025 Year-in-Review epsisode Jan 17 Prince Edward Island meteorite https://www.scottyandtony.com/2025/01/what-weird-week-fri-jan-17-large.html Feb 7 Boy arrested for impersonating doctor https://www.scottyandtony.com/2025/02/what-weird-week-feb-7-2025-big-laser.html March 14 Lunar Eclipse Moon Juice https://www.scottyandtony.com/2025/03/what-weird-week-friday-march-14-2025-10.html April 25 Quicksand Love https://www.scottyandtony.com/2025/04/what-weird-week-fri-apr-25-2025-ten.html May 9 Eat this food in the morning to be some kind of super genius later in the day https://www.scottyandtony.com/2025/05/what-weird-week-fri-may-9-ten-fun-weird.html June 6 Missing flight attendant found... where now??  https://www.scottyandtony.com/2025/06/what-weird-week-fri-jun-6-2025-heres.html July 4 Laser Mosquitos https://www.scottyandtony.com/2025/07/what-weird-week-fri-july-4-2025.html Aug 29 Listen to this song while eating chocolate https://www.scottyandtony.com/2025/08/what-weird-week-fri-aug-29-2025-smell.html  Sept 12 UFO news https://www.scottyandtony.com/2025/09/what-weird-week-fri-sept-12-2025-ufos.html Oct 24 Unusual Chocolate Bar (still haunts me) https://www.scottyandtony.com/2025/10/what-weird-week-fri-oct-24-2025-squeaky.html Nov 21 Enormous Spiderweb Breaks Records (also still haunts me) https://www.scottyandtony.com/2025/11/what-weird-week-fri-nov-21-2025-lion.html Dec 5 Daddy's Home Cologne https://www.scottyandtony.com/2025/12/what-weird-week-fri-nov-28-2025-long.html 

Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a look at the odd, interesting, strange, fun and weird stories that made news this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode.  To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page. Thanks for rating and reviewing and also subscribing!These are the shownotes for Season 6, Ep 38 first published Fri Sept 12, 2025***THIS IS A SPECIAL RE-BROADCAST PUBLISHING ON BOXING DAY 2025. THIS IS OUR MOST-CLICKED-EPISODE OF THE YEAR***Are you Haunted by Your Childhood Teddy Bear? #NotAlonehttps://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/new-national-teddy-bear-day-survey-finds-92-still-have-their-childhood-stuffed-animal Latest UFO Evidence is Making Headlineshttps://abcnews.go.com/Politics/congressman-shows-video-military-ufo-hearing/story?id=125413475 Who is the Richest Person in the World? Not so Fast, Elon. Oh, wait, nevermind.https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/11/who-is-larry-ellison-richest-person-oracle Life on Mars? Life on Mars! https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/mars-potential-life-1.7630035World Record Ping Pong Ball Spitterhttps://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/09/09/Guinness-World-Records-David-Rush-table-tennis-balls-mouth/2121757440905/ Man Runs Backwards Very Fast While Wearing High Heel Shoes. World Reacts.https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/09/09/spain-Guinness-World-Records-fastest-100-meters-backward-high-heels/3371757345636/ Ghost Doorbell Ringer Mystery Solved!https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/09/09/germany-Bavaria-police-doorbells-slug/5131757429025/#google_vignetteMouth Wheelie World Recordhttps://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/09/09/saudi-Guinness-World-Records-greatest-distance-motorcycle-wheelie-mouth/4361757437687/ Mosquitos and Libido!?https://www.popsci.com/environment/mosquito-beer-blood/Happy Music Might Cure Car Sicknesshttps://studyfinds.org/joyful-music-motion-sickness/Jumping In Skates World Record Inspires Others to Jump Rope in Comfortable Shoes https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/09/11/Guinness-World-Records-jump-rope-ice-skates/8351757602787/

Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a look at the odd, interesting, strange, fun and weird stories that made news this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode.  To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page. Thanks for rating and reviewing and also subscribing!These are the shownotes for Season 6, Ep 52 first published Dec 19, 2025.   #weird #news #odd #fun #interesting #strange #whataweirdweek #podcasthttps://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/12/16/germany-Guinness-World-Records-snow-globes-collection/1911765905062/https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/12/15/Guinness-World-Records-kissing-mistletoe-Washington/4351765811965/https://kdvr.com/news/local/giant-inflatable-santa-causes-holiday-stir/https://www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/news/interstellar-comet-3i-atlas-earth-approach-friday-b2884724.htmlhttps://www.the-independent.com/life-style/grinch-netflix-species-dog-cat-b2884908.html and also https://studyfinds.org/the-grinch-anatomy/https://studyfinds.org/romantic-partnerships-affect-heart-health/https://studyfinds.org/santas-cookies-cost-more-holiday-inflation/https://studyfinds.org/most-dangerous-states-christmas-vermont-first/https://www.popsci.com/science/pop-music-sadder/https://ca.news.yahoo.com/watch-man-sings-christmas-songs-174855388.html and also https://www.facebook.com/reel/2253292918413188 

Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a look at the odd, interesting, strange, fun and weird stories that made news this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode.  To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page. Thanks for rating and reviewing and also subscribing!These are the shownotes for Season 6, Ep 51 first published Dec 12, 2025. So Many Cookies!! #WorldRecord https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/12/10/Guinness-World-Records-Christmas-cookie-exchange/8111765392724/Side-of-the-highway Treasure Trove https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/12/09/National-Highways-abandoned-items-boat-fair-ride/9611765294186/Big Lego Display Breaks Record, Inspires https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/12/08/switzerland-Guinness-World-Records-Lego-mural/7821765225587/Bear Wanders Through Santa Claus Parade in Tennessee https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/12/08/bear-wanders-into-Gatlinburg-Christmas-parade/9711765219288/Dad and Son Play Hungry Hungry Hippos, World Reacts https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/12/08/Hungry-Hungry-Hippos-Guinness-World-Records-David-Rush/2101765210656/Flatulence Facts Raise a Stink https://nypost.com/2025/12/04/health/yes-womens-farts-smell-worse-than-mens-heres-why/ Skydiver Hooks Self on Plane Wing! https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/australia-skydiver-survives-parachute-plane-wing-b2882435.htmlSo Many Pooches! #Heartwarming https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/golden-retrievers-dogs-photo-gallery-world-record-c10d05e0cc78a6d1cd28d3374bd742acWait, Chocolate is the Fountain of Youth? https://studyfinds.org/potential-molecular-fountain-of-youth-in-cocoa/Pendant Recovered after 6 Days. This is the ugly side of crime. https://apnews.com/article/faberge-pendant-octopussy-new-zealand-james-bond-8baf32dc38a3360b145f678261ffde50Bakery Scented Perfume https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eau-de-croissant

Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a look at the odd, interesting, strange, fun and weird stories that made news this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode.  To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page. Thanks for rating and reviewing and also subscribing!These are the shownotes for Season 6, Ep 50 first published Dec 5, 2025.Orange Juice Might Know You Better Than You Know Yourselfhttps://studyfinds.org/body-weight-dictates-what-orange-juice-does-inside-you/ Japan's Expo 2025 to Feature a Human Washing Machinehttps://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/japan-launches-human-washing-machine-for-public-use-after-expo-success-9721446Heinz Leftover Gravy: finally! https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/29411-slideshow-thanksgiving-innovations-to-be-thankful-forMeetings: They Ruin Everything. *citation needed https://studyfinds.org/meetings-and-employee-well-being/New Zealand Man Charged with Theft After Allegedly Swallowing Fabergé Pendanthttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/02/new-zealand-man-charged-allegedly-swallowing-faberge-james-bond-pendantGuinness World Record for Most T-shirts Worn During Half Marathonhttps://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/12/01/Guinness-World-Records-David-Rush-T-shirts-half-marathon/3051764607465/Drunk Raccoon Arrested After Liquor Store Rampagehttps://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/12/03/drunk-raccoon-liquor-store-Ashland-Virginia/5741764774319/Why do we have Two Nostrils instead one big hole? Take a deep breath and settle in for this one.https://www.popsci.com/science/why-we-have-nostrils/ Dog has long tongue, world reacts. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/12/03/Guinness-World-Records-longest-tongue-dog/7361764776749/  Daddy's Home Cologne from the maker's of Mug Root Beer.https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daddys-home  

Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a look at the odd, interesting, strange, fun and weird stories that made news this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode.  To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page. Thanks for rating and reviewing and also subscribing!These are the shownotes for Season 6, Ep 49 first published Fri Nov 28, 2025. Would YOU do what this Michigan Guy Did? (Because he's a millionaire now.) https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/11/21/lotto-Michigan-Lottery-rejected-ticket-jackpot/3401763758672/  World Record Big Hair https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/11/20/Guinness-World-Records-largest-afro-female/1711763655802/  World's Oldest Bus Driver inspires. Exact change please. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/11/24/Wichita-Falls-Texas-Guinness-World-Records-oldest-bus-driver/6521764003571/Robot Takeover Looms. #WalkBot https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/11/24/AgiBot-A2-Guinness-World-Records-robot-walk/3681764010764/Social Media Detox Aint bad for ya *citation **Please Like us on Facebook #Irony https://studyfinds.org/social-media-detox-leads-to-more-phone-time/Masterpiece found under workbench, sells for $$$!!!https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15320595/Dusty-painting-garage-sells-nearly-700-000-identified-500-year-old-Renaissance-masterpiece.html  SNES Shoes: The Game is afoot! https://www.lowyat.net/2025/374532/air-snes-nike-super-nintendo/  Secret Code Sculpture Seemingly Drives People Bonkers https://www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/science/info-to-decipher-secret-message-in-kryptos-sculpture-at-cia-headquarters-sells-for-close-to/article_dcd8d2c7-a176-5f49-8e79-f32e059dcfe3.html Elvis judge https://apnews.com/article/missouri-elvis-wig-judge-matthew-thornhill-ac85ac95a5dd942ea87f688fda75b758 Chip Maker Sells Chips, World Reacts. https://news.yahoo.com/news/tech/general/articles/semiconductor-giant-sk-hynix-now-060742132.html

Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a look at the odd, interesting, strange, fun and weird stories that made news this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode.  To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page. Thanks for rating and reviewing and also subscribing!These are the shownotes for Season 6, Ep 48 first published Fri Nov 21, 2025.  Lion Cub Wake-Up Service Draws Criticism https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/china-hotel-sparks-outrage-for-offering-lion-cub-wake-up-service-to-guests-9645457 Mystery! Intrigue!! Pyramids!!!https://www.sciencealert.com/voids-detected-inside-giza-pyramid-may-be-signs-of-a-hidden-entrance Mystery Bubbles in the Ocean #Solved https://www.sciencealert.com/ancient-indian-health-practice-really-can-help-fight-colds-and-allergies Do Not Attempt: New World Record for Cramming Things in the Nostrils. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/11/18/sweden-Guinness-World-Records-matches-nose/4391763484021/ AI Teddy Bear Seems Like a Bad Idea, Right? https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/19/tech/folotoy-kumma-ai-bear-scli-intl Nightmarish and Enormous Record-Breaking Spiderweb. https://apnews.com/article/science-spiders-cave-greece-albania-0787583c8638928d742127ab4ee09d31 Planning a Holiday Turkey? What about coating it in Chocolate?! https://www.reynoldsbrands.com/recipes/dubai-chocolate-turkey Wait, Garlic Can Fight Bad Breath? https://nypost.com/2025/11/19/lifestyle/garlic-extract-is-a-viable-alternative-to-popular-mouthwashes-study/ Viagra Might Help Reverse a Kind of Hearing Loss.https://nypost.com/2025/11/18/health/hard-of-hearing-viagra-could-reverse-some-deafness-study/ Neanderkiss?! https://studyfinds.org/ancient-dna-suggests-neanderthals-and-humans-kissed/ Trouser Parakeets.https://metro.co.uk/2025/11/20/man-claimed-bulge-all-him-faces-prison-parakeets-found-pants-24757830/

What a Weird Week gets you caught up on the odd, interesting, strange, fun, and weird news that happened this week. Ten stories in 15 minutes!See https://www.shownotes.page or "What a Weird Week" where you get podcasts. Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a look at the odd, interesting, strange, fun and weird stories that made news this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode.  To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page. Thanks for rating and reviewing and also subscribing!These are the shownotes for Season 6, Ep 47 first published Fri Nov 14, 2025.Fisherman searching for worms finds 20,000 medieval silver coinshttps://www.popsci.com/science/silver-coin-treasure-sweden/Travelers willing to spend nearly $2K for their 'foodcation’https://talkerresearch.com/travelers-willing-to-spend-nearly-2k-for-their-foodcation/Mysterious Streaks on The Slopes of Mars Might Finally Be Solvedhttps://www.sciencealert.com/mysterious-streaks-on-the-slopes-of-mars-might-finally-be-solvedScientists Discover Mysterious Signs of Life in Bizarre Blue Volcanic Goohttps://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-discover-mysterious-signs-of-life-in-bizarre-blue-volcanic-gooMinnesota man attempts ice cream cone world record in Ireland https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/11/10/ireland-Guinness-World-Records/6431762786547/5 Tiny Parade Float https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/littlest-float Prank Art infiltrates museum, world does not react.https://nypost.com/2025/11/11/lifestyle/ai-generated-print-snuck-onto-museum-wall/We eat more in winter but there are some tricks to help keep winter weight gain less likely.https://studyfinds.org/cold-weather-food-cravings-science-backed-ways-to-fight-hunger/Canadian Speed Movie plays out in real life (Canadian Speed is where you take over a bus, and there's no bomb on that bus, and it's driving at a reasonable velocity. Bus also pulls over at bus stops.)https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/bus-theft-9.6975733Imagine doing a wheelie on your bicycle for miles and miles! #worldrecordhttps://www.wsj.com/sports/wheelie-world-record-oscar-delaite-240e2429?st=4tNg33&mod=wsjredditAlligator in Bostonhttps://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/11/13/baby-alligator-captured-Charles-River-Boston/3801763054403/Maine gym teacher continues to be great at free throws.https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/11/12/Guinness-World-Records-high-school-three-pointers-basketball/7251762973631/ I gotta have more bagpipes!https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/11/12/australia-Guinness-World-Records-bagpipe-ensemble-AC-DC/5851762965511/

Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a look at the odd, interesting, strange, fun and weird stories that made news this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode.  To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page. Thanks for rating and reviewing and also subscribing!These are the shownotes for Season 6, Ep 46 first published Fri Nov 7, 2025. When will we be Living Out Scenes from Back to the Future in real life? Maybe sooner than you think. #garbagefuelhttps://www.popsci.com/technology/food-scraps-airplane-fuel/ Butternaise!https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butternaise  Dog Found After the Old Smelly Socks Trick.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYshKlr1NRo  500 very-much-alive people get a note to inform them that they have passed away. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/11/04/mainehealth-death-notices/5471762298648/  Louvre Museum Update: change your password maybe.https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/06/louvre-heist-robbery-paris-museum-auditor-report  Real Life is Real: Mathematicians.https://www.popsci.com/science/not-living-in-computer-simulation/  Wrapping Paper that Smells Like Cinnamon Buns! https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnabon-6  Comet 3I/ATLAS is still probably a comet. https://studyfinds.org/alien-rumors-comet-3i-atlas-astronomers/ Join the Mouse Gym! #Bloodsugar https://studyfinds.org/weightlifting-beats-cardio-blood-sugar/  Weird Spiral in the Sky was from a rocket. Wait, I get to remember stuff better AND Eat Chocolate?! https://studyfinds.org/dark-chocolate-sharpen-memory/  Attention grownups: Eat Breakfast or Don't. #BreakfastScience https://studyfinds.org/skipping-breakfast-wont-make-you-less-sharp/

What a Weird Week gets you caught up on the odd, interesting, strange, fun, and weird news that happened this week. Ten stories in 15 minutes!See https://www.shownotes.page or "What a Weird Week" where you get podcasts. Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a look at the odd, interesting, strange, fun and weird stories that made news this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode.  To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page. Thanks for rating and reviewing and also subscribing!These are the shownotes for Season 6, Ep 45 republished Fri Oct 31, 2025. It's our Halloween Special.  From study finds, Consensus Picks for the Top 5 Best Halloween Candieshttps://studyfinds.org/best-halloween-candy/5 Best Cat Halloween Costumes for a Spooktacular Feline Transformationhttps://studyfinds.org/best-cat-halloween-costumes/5 Best U.S. Cities for an Unforgettable Halloween Experiencehttps://youtu.be/NF9oZ5HHb1k?si=mXUkB4p6OV8_siCk and also https://studyfinds.org/best-u-s-cities-for-halloween5 Best U.S. Cities for an Unforgettable Halloween Experiencehttps://youtu.be/NF9oZ5HHb1k?si=mXUkB4p6OV8_siCk and also https://studyfinds.org/best-u-s-cities-for-halloween5 Easy and Creative Halloween Costume Ideas for Last-Minute Partygoershttps://studyfinds.org/best-easy-halloween-costumes/ 5 Best Dog Halloween Costumes That Pet Parents Lovehttps://studyfinds.org/best-dog-halloween-costumes/How to do everything episode about Peanut Butter Cups - the Halloween ones taste better according to 14 year old math-e-magicianhttps://www.npr.org/2024/10/22/1256914737/pumpkins-spiders-and-henry-winklerBest Ghost Movies: https://studyfinds.org/best-ghost-movies/We eat all our Halloween candy twice before we finally get the candy that we hand out to trick-or-treaters.https://studyfinds.org/americans-devour-halloween-candy-twice-before-trick-or-treaters-even-knock/  Halloween: not as scary as climate change https://www.timminspress.com/opinion/halloween-is-very-scary-this-year-2Death Clock App: nope from mehttps://www.deathclock.co/What booze pairs with the Halloween treats you stole from your kids? *please enjoy responsiblyhttps://www.thestar.com/life/food-and-drink/here-s-what-to-drink-with-all-the-halloween-treats-you-ll-swipe-from-your/article_23d49c3e-8f3e-11ef-b06c-a37f847f7834.htmlThe Halloween Mystery of the 5 Buckshttps://www.ladbible.com/community/mum-finds-money-letterbox-scary-reason-966832-20241018 The #1 Halloween Candy Is... According to sales data (USA stats), the number one selling Halloween candy is Reese's Peanut Butter Cup https://www.delish.com/food-news/a68057607/most-popular-halloween-candy-2025/  The biggest Horror Movie $$$: The top-grossing horror movie of all time is "It" (2017) which made more than $700 million.https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/74097-highest-box-office-film-gross-by-a-horror-filmIf you adjust for inflation it would be "The Exorcist" (1973). https://www.visualcapitalist.com/the-highest-grossing-horror-movies-of-all-time/ Scary Stats:- 83% of people surveyed said they had some kind of paranormal activity in their home- Most common types of paranormal activity are hearing sounds, lights turning on and off, and hearing voices- 1 in 10 people say they sold their home after a paranormal experience- Good News, Split Level Home owners, your home is far less likely to be haunted!https://nationaltoday.com/national-paranormal-day/and https://www.cinchhomeservices.com/view-blog/-/blogs/americans-report-on-their-paranormal-experiences-in-their-home-surveyfor the rest of the shownotes please see www.shownotes.page

Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a look at the odd, interesting, strange, fun and weird stories that made news this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode.  To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page. Thanks for rating and reviewing and also subscribing!These are the shownotes for Season 6, Ep 44 first published Fri Oct 24, 2025.  #weird #news #odd #fun #interesting #strange #whataweirdweek #podcastSqueaky Shoe Lawsuit. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/10/16/on-class-action-lawsuit-shoe-squeak/86722770007/Bargain 'Scream' mask sells for a lot of $$$!https://www.newsweek.com/woman-thrifts-dirty-halloween-costume-5-dollars-sells-700-ebay-10894109 Please Don't Lick the Toads. https://www.azfamily.com/2025/10/16/poison-control-officials-warn-toxic-toads-mushrooms-after-phoenix-area-rainfall/Space Debris vs Weather Balloon Debris vs Cockpit Window. https://viewfromthewing.com/united-captain-says-his-plane-was-hit-by-space-debris-at-36000-feet-new-photos-show-cockpit-damage/https://x.com/oeingoboeing/status/1979588783982133360Maine Money Mixup!https://www.wmur.com/article/maine-man-takes-money-from-street-theft/69065795 Elf Races Pumkin Boat. https://apnews.com/article/giant-pumpkin-regatta-race-oregon-tualatin-e51831205b13592259fbd85bc4f29358 Latest on the French Crown Jewels Heist! https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/louvre-art-heist-robbery-jewels-9.6945482 https://abcnews.go.com/International/evidence-left-scene-louvre-jewel-heist/story?id=126812677https://www.instagram.com/boeckermaschinenwerke/p/DQBr9Xdgp_D/ Why you touch your face 800 times a day https://studyfinds.org/why-we-touch-our-faces-stress-level/ All Countries with 0 mosquitos raise your hand. Not so fast, Iceland. https://www.popsci.com/environment/iceland-mosquitoes/ Dogs and Ghosts: a Deep Dive by Popular Science https://www.popsci.com/environment/can-dogs-sense-ghosts/ I'll Pass, thanks #OddChocolateBar https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zotter-chocolates-brains-eggs

What a Weird Week gets you caught up on the odd, interesting, strange, fun, and weird news that happened this week. Ten stories in 15 minutes!See https://www.shownotes.page or "What a Weird Week" where you get podcasts. Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a look at the odd, interesting, strange, fun and weird stories that made news this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode.  To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page. Thanks for rating and reviewing and also subscribing!These are the shownotes for Season 6, Ep 43 first published Fri Oct 17, 2025. Halloween Herm tries for World Record regarding all the Halloween stuff in his yardhttps://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/10/09/Cold-Springs-Kentucky-Halloween-display-Guinness-World-Records/9011760033811/ Man grows large pumpkin. World reacts.https://apnews.com/video/engineers-2346-pound-precision-pumpkin-wins-annual-pumpkin-weigh-off-135b730bb40b49f7b6c6c1b1d41cc1fe A lot of us are still scared of the dark. It's your fault, scary movies.https://talkerresearch.com/survey-reveals-link-between-horror-movies-and-fear-of-the-dark/ Home made license plate effort receives citation, and modest praise. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/10/15/CHP-Merced-hand-drawn-license-plate/7851760539839/ Diabolical cat ensures owner will order takeout by putting mouse in supper pot. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/10/15/foster-kitten-drops-dead-mouse-boiling-pot/7351760542204/ Donkey is very tall, world reactsRunaway pumpkin terrorizes town. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/10/10/giant-inflatable-pumpkin-Parma-Heights-Ohio/1281760104684/ Totally normal gorilla smashes the glass of its enclosure, freaking everybody out. https://www.womenzmag.com/local-news/screaming-gorilla-crashes-san-diego-zoo/ Weird trick to remember childhood memories https://studyfinds.org/digital-illusion-helps-adults-recall-childhood-memories/Near death experiences are bad for your marriage. https://studyfinds.org/what-happens-after-near-death-experiences-seeing-light/ Giant baby! https://studyfinds.org/what-happens-after-near-death-experiences-seeing-light/  Most Excellent Sea Turtle News! https://www.popsci.com/environment/green-sea-turtles-not-endangered/ Rat Hole Research Revealed. https://apnews.com/article/chicago-rat-hole-study-squirrel-researchers-4a0931f965a0fc5241ea95af2b09859b

What a Weird Week gets you caught up on the odd, interesting, strange, fun, and weird news that happened this week. Ten stories in 15 minutes!See https://www.shownotes.page or "What a Weird Week" where you get podcasts. Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a look at the odd, interesting, strange, fun and weird stories that made news this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode.  To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page. Thanks for rating and reviewing and also subscribing!These are the shownotes for Season 6, Ep 42 first published Fri Oct 10, 2025. These are some stories from last week which we didn't get to because we did a re-run. But this is perfect because it's Canadian Thanksgiving, so what better time to dig in to some leftovers!!! Spooky Realistic Robot Face https://www.livescience.com/technology/robotics/chinese-company-develops-creepy-ultra-lifelike-robot-face-watch-it-blink-twitch-and-nod  Mysterious Snake Lizard Discovered. Remain Calm, it's a fossil. https://www.livescience.com/animals/extinct-species/mysterious-160-million-year-old-creature-unearthed-on-isle-of-skye-is-part-lizard-part-snake  Space Lemons?! https://www.livescience.com/space/comets/newly-discovered-comet-lemmon-may-be-visible-to-the-naked-eye-this-month-but-it-will-look-more-like-a-lime Would you get your teeth tattooed? https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/viral-trend-of-getting-tattoos-on-teeth-sparks-debate-on-dental-health-in-china-9385414 Hold on, waiting around is good for us? https://studyfinds.org/waiting-isnt-bad-can-actually-boost-your-well-being/  Terrifying Bird asked to leave town https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/black-swan-mr-terminator-stratford-upon-avon-b2837801.html The Old 'Socks on the License Plate' tick https://www.nj.com/hudson/2025/09/nj-toll-cheat-used-socks-to-avoid-paying-18k-his-scam-stinks-cops-say.html Ultimate Polly Pocket Fan Level Unlock https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/10/02/Guinness-World-Records-Polly-Pocket-collection/2701759429173/ Very Long Beard Attains World Domination https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/10/02/Guinness-World-Records-beard-locks/7671759423849/  icymi, Chunk Won Fat Bear Week https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/10/01/Fat-Bear-Week-Katmai-National-Park-32-Chunk/8941759322448/ Detroit Gator https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/10/01/Detroit-Belle-Isle-alligator/1761759320962/ Dali Art Exhibit might be chock fulla fakes https://nypost.com/2025/10/02/lifestyle/cops-seize-21-salvador-dali-works-for-suspected-forgery-at-exhibit-absolutely-strange/ Hotel to offer Smelarm Clocks https://nypost.com/2025/10/01/lifestyle/holiday-inn-express-adds-scent-based-alarm-clocks-to-rooms/ *not actually called Smelarm Clocks but should be, right?!*

What a Weird Week gets you caught up on the odd, interesting, strange, fun, and weird news that happened this week. Ten stories in 15 minutes!See https://www.shownotes.page or "What a Weird Week" where you get podcasts. Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a look at the odd, interesting, strange, fun and weird stories that made news this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode.  To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page. Thanks for rating and reviewing and also subscribing!These are the shownotes for Season 6, Ep 41 *first published Fri Oct 4, 2024* *Yes, it's a beautiful repeat episode* Egg-Drop Smashes World Record, Egg is not smashed thoughhttps://patch.com/pennsylvania/te/tredyffrin-easttown-students-break-egg-drop-guinness-world-record Man Drinks Pouch of Juice, World Reacts! #MikeJackRecord #CapriSunhttps://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2024/10/02/canada-Guinness-World-Records-Capri-Sun/4611727885489/Italian lady breaks World Record for tongue circumference (cir-tongue-ference)https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2024/10/italian-womans-unique-tongue-has-bigger-circumference-than-a-ping-pong-ball David "Record-Breaker" Rush may not know how to stop breaking world records. #LawnmowerChinbreaks world record by walking over 1,100 feet with a running lawn mower on his chinhttps://youtu.be/_6wZ6HIJPoU?feature=shared Tarantula Mating Season Draws Hundreds to Colorado Townhttps://apnews.com/article/tarantula-mating-colorado-spider-festival-da14f6d08bd4b325ce34970ec7864c73Changing how we use defibrillators makes them more lifesaving - study https://studyfinds.org/new-way-of-using-defibrillators/Swallowing might be a thing that makes us happy! #HappinessResearchhttps://studyfinds.org/swallowing-makes-people-happy/ Get started on one of these hilarious Halloween costumes! #Shrimp-on-the-Barbiehttps://studyfinds.org/best-funny-halloween-costumes/Mindfulness meditation is more effective than placebo in reducing pain, study findshttps://studyfinds.org/meditation-placebo-effect-pain/NASA is developing a new time zone specifically for the Moon #CoordinatedLunarTime https://studyfinds.org/meditation-placebo-effect-pain/Wait, can AI REALLY pass a law exam? #nopehttps://studyfinds.org/can-ai-pass-a-college-law-exam/ I Don't Like Sundays - Surveyhttps://studyfinds.org/spend-sundays-terrified/Man discovers $6.6 million Picasso painting hidden in his home for decadeshttps://nypost.com/2024/10/01/lifestyle/painting-hated-by-owners-wife-turns-out-to-be-6m-picasso/