It's Friday, July 3rd, 2026 and here are ten weird things from this week's news. Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a show about the weird news and interesting stuff that happened this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode. To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page.
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These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 27. 

10 the nocebo effect seems to work and it's weird. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260625060159.htm

9 do not tell the evil geniuses of thw world about this butterfly! https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260622014302.htm

8 weird mountain mystery https://nypost.com/2026/06/26/lifestyle/mount-shasta-horseback-riders-find-eerie-source-of-apocalyptic-soundtrack/

7 Empire State building climbers: love and world peace on top of the world. And arrests.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/two-people-unfurl-peace-banner-163849487.html

6 we are terrible at identifying a certain kind of ai photo.

https://talkerresearch.com/how-well-can-americans-spot-ai-travel-photos-when-booking-a-trip/

5 telepathy headsets are a thing.

https://studyfinds.com/telepathic-device-communication-barrier-people-with-impaired-speech/

4 incredible thrift store treasure tale!

https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/07/02/3-goodwill-jacket-now-expected-sell-up-250000/

3 always just let your sunglasses go.

https://nypost.com/2026/06/24/us-news/sunglasses-rescue-goes-horribly-wrong-as-camper-plunges-into-california-vault-toilet-tank/

2 tent-pitching world record.

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/07/02/Guinness-World-Records-fastest-time-two-man-tent/2021783007088/

Bonus: meet the lunge king.

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/07/01/Guinness-World-Records-lunges-20-pound-pack/7261782918913/

1 fastest pizza in the world.

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/06/26/Dominos-fastest-pizza-maker-Manasses-Virginia/3041782489056/

it's fri jun 26 2026 and this is a special repeat episode featuring content from a year ago, along with some new content inspired by my vacation.

if you're new here, usually we do a weekly catch up on weird news and interesting things that happened this week from around the globe. sometimes we do a special rebroadcast episode. how many of these stories do you remember from last summer?

at time of uploading there are some problems with the pod host but you can find all shownotes and streams at www.shownotes.page

have a weird day friends!

it's Friday, June 19th, 2026 and weird news happened again this week. Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a show about the weird news and interesting stuff that happened this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode. To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page.
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These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 25 first published June 19, 2026.

10 Dog, Gun, Neighbor, Gaming PC!

https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/pc-building/gaming-pc-deflects-bullet-shot-through-wall-by-neighbour-saving-owners-life-criminal-negligence-charges-for-culprit-who-claims-firearm-was-accidentally-discharged-by-her-dog

9 Road trips are good for you? Are they covered by my health insurance?

https://www.popsci.com/science/why-road-trips-good-science/

8 Amazon Ghost Dogs?!

https://metro.co.uk/2026/06/17/secrets-mysterious-ghost-dogs-amazon-revealed-rare-sightings-28810374/

7 icymi, US gov released more UFO files, still a mystery.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/science/articles/pentagon-ufo-file-reveals-glowing-152922655.html and also https://apnews.com/article/trump-ufo-file-release-third-batch-34c2a9b294e94a972f352df42c4a17ae

6 headsup! Researchers know about your secret snack stash!

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-popchips-survey-reveals-the-nations-most-real-snacking-habits-302799566.html

5 research into songs that make you feel the feels. It turns out you're not a weirdo!

https://studyfinds.com/music-emotions-normal/

4 I think Quinn at the at the car dealership might be getting fired?!

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/ai-chatbot-bmw-dealership-9.7230226

3 Jonathan the very old tortoise continues to be old.

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/06/17/Guinness-World-Records-oldest-land-animal-Jonathan-tortoise/7411781709883/

2 enormous sausage makes headlines.

https://www.brickfanatics.com/german-builder-unusual-lego-guinness-world-record

Bonus: how big is the biggest soccer ball in the world?

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/06/15/Guinness-World-Records-Massport-soccer-ball/4001781532794/

Bonus: Scottish Soccer Fans Drinking in Mass.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV4G4byzF24

1 cat steals show from romeo and juliet.

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/06/16/turkey-Imperial-Russian-Ballet-Romeo-Juliet-cat/6311781623355/

1 Also (tie) I don't know how to remove the Green Guy

https://petapixel.com/2026/06/16/real-estate-agent-hires-green-screen-guy-but-doesnt-know-how-to-remove-him/

#weirdnews #weird #news #odd #fun #Interesting #strange #whataweirdweek #podcast #weirdnewsroundup #Weirdnewsreport

Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a show about the weird news and interesting stuff that happened this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode. To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page.
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These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 24 first published June 12, 2026.

10 Athlete fast-walks on hands, world reacts.https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/06/09/nepal-Guinness-World-Records-100-stairs-on-the-hands/5561781026769/ 
 
9 seven-year-old in Pennsylvania wears record amount of sweaters, world reacts.
https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/06/10/Guinness-World-Records-most-sweaters/6831781107509/  
 
8 Would you use a magic wand to pay for things? JK, we all would do that. It's awesome.
https://gizmodo.com/cash-app-turns-credit-card-into-a-toy-grown-men-deeply-jealous-2000767689 
 
7 Bublebees don't bumble, actually.  
https://www.npr.org/2026/06/07/nx-s1-5846947/bumblebees-problem-solving-research  
 
6 Strange nests are showing up in Ukraine
https://www.techspot.com/news/112681-birds-ukraine-weaving-nests-discarded-drone-fiber-optic.html
 
5 Study: we will say just about anything to avoid hanging out with people. *learn some new excuses to use!
https://talkerresearch.com/americans-admit-using-fake-emergencies-to-avoid-late-night-outings/ 
 
4 a lot of people start the wave, world reacts.  
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2ly1q0940qo
and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wave_(audience) 
 
3 Old painting clearly proves time travel *citation needed*
https://www.themirror.com/news/weird-news/1937-painting-shows-native-american-1875405 
 
2 Mullets Make News
https://nypost.com/2026/06/07/world-news/danes-show-off-their-manes-in-denmarks-national-mullet-championship/
 
Bonus: Swarm of mosquitos terrorizes citizens
https://nypost.com/2026/06/09/science/travelers-trapped-in-cars-by-parasite-ridden-mosquito-swarm-video/
 
1 Bigfoot spotted near lighthouse, world reacts. 
https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-culture/two-ladies-dog-lighthouse-possible-bigfoot-encounter-beach-michigan

#weirdnews #weird #news #odd #fun #Interesting #strange #whataweirdweek #podcast #weirdnewsroundup #Weirdnewsreport

Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a show about the weird news and interesting stuff that happened this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode. To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page.
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These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 23 first published June 6, 2025. This is a rebroadcast from one year ago. Remember the Cocktail they sold in a Birkin bag? Also, it's been a year since Sidney Sweeney's Bathwater Soap?!

10 Planet Saving!? Plastic that breaks down in sea water. 
https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/scientists-japan-develop-plastic-that-dissolves-seawater-within-hours-2025-06-04/ 

9 Missing Flight Attendant Found in Airplane Bathroom Having Fun 
https://onemileatatime.com/news/british-airways-flight-attendant-arrested-dancing-naked-flight/  

8 Work From Home/ Office Supply Hack 
https://x.com/BrianRoemmele/status/1925648371508810182 

7 Very Expensive Cocktail is Served in a Hermès Birkin bag 
https://www.tiktok.com/@mister.lewis/video/7506354506444098847  

6 Should This Be the New Version of Hot Ones? Hot Peppers in Wine might be a Thing 
https://www.foodandwine.com/jalapenos-sauvignon-blanc-trend-11745102 

5 Are you an anxious kisser? 
https://nypost.com/2025/06/02/health/how-kissing-can-actually-spread-depression-and-anxiety-study/ *This story discusses depression and anxiety. If you need help see https://www.crisistextline.org/ or also https://www.nami.org/ and also https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.html 

4 Ladies accused of doing saucy dance at UNESCO World Heritage Site receive sentencing. 
https://nypost.com/2025/05/31/lifestyle/five-women-slammed-for-viral-pole-dancing-at-greek-palace/   pin:https://pin.it/4ienhytLM

3 Happy Babies like your singing 
https://studyfinds.org/lullabies-soothe-boost-babys-mood/  

2 AI is just people https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/ai-company-files-for-bankruptcy-after-being-exposed-as-700-human-engineers-3208136/  

Bonus: Headsup re Strawberry Moon which will be swinging unusually low  
https://dailygalaxy.com/2025/06/june-full-moon-will-be-lowest-in-decades/ and also https://www.livescience.com/space/the-moon/strawberry-moon-2025-junes-full-moon-is-about-to-break-an-annual-record 

1 Sidney Sweeney's bathwater being sold as soap. https://www.today.com/video/sydney-sweeney-is-releasing-soap-that-contains-her-bathwater-240710213881 

Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a show about the weird news and interesting stuff that happened 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 22 first published May 29, 2026.

10 Saved By the Bell Cereal 
https://people.com/general-mills-debuts-saved-by-the-bell-themed-cereal-boxes-exclusive-11982080
 
9 Scary Paragliding/ Airplane Mishap 
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYu0zLyvZIs/
 
8 Dog Translator 
https://www.odditycentral.com/animals/controversial-ai-powered-pet-translator-boasts-a-95-accurracy-rate.html
 
7 Police seek owner of very creepy puppet 
https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/05/27/Stoneham-Massachusetts-creepy-puppet/7051779883178/
6 Doorbell ringing bears are back 
https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/05/21/bear-doorbell-Sparta-New-Jersey/5501779382850/
 5 New octopus discovered. It's small and blue and researchers may be freakin' out about it? 
https://studyfinds.com/blue-octopus-changed-deep-sea-science/
4 (tie) We are not having fun, but here's something you might want to try 
https://studyfinds.com/five-minutes-of-in-person-prayer-linked-to-less-pain-anxiety/ and also https://studyfinds.com/half-americans-say-no-fun-in-life/ 3 Juice research is knocking it out of the park!
https://studyfinds.com/daily-glass-juice-improve-diet-mood/
2 why hamsters hit the wheel so hard 
https://www.popsci.com/environment/why-hamsters-run-on-wheels/
 
Bonus traffic fine fought and successfully beat. and it only took twenty years in court to do it. #fightthepower
https://www.oddee.com/canadian-man-wins-nearly-two-decade-battle-against-a-traffic-fine-78831/ 
 
1 Utilizing mighty mighty bass tones as a fire extinguisher? More info please. 
https://www.oddee.com/unusual-new-tech-blows-fires-out-with-bass-sounds-78856/ 

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Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a show about the weird news and interesting stuff that happened this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode. To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page.
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These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 21 first published May 22, 2026.

10 new discoveries from the world of bugshttps://www.popsci.com/environment/new-beetles-china/
 
9 also meet the newly-discovered smiley face spider https://www.popsci.com/environment/himalayan-happy-face-spider/
 
8 solving the problem of eating utensils that don't light up, it's  glow in the dark chopsticks https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunaris
 
7 McDonald's pickle juice https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-nz
 
6 eating grapes might do what now? https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260517211427.htm
 
5 simple ancient exercise seems to be like medicine https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260510234724.htm
 
4 bag frog https://apnews.com/article/australia-frog-lettuce-salad-esperance-4134acf75e814dedd7789c1423c26ab1
 
3 kid finds ancient sword while on class trip, world reacts https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/articles/clyp37py7mqo
 
2 teen allegedly steals bus for third time, possibly is very good driverhttps://www.oddee.com/14-year-old-goes-on-a-joyride-in-a-stolen-bus-for-the-third-time-in-six-months-78704/
Bonus yoyo dieting research seems to show it aint all bad https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260515233331.htm
Bonus: the pain of putting ice on an injury https://studyfinds.com/icing-injury-pain/
 
1 famous tv car gets impossible speeding tickethttps://apnews.com/article/knight-rider-car-speeding-ticket-new-york-24d37fa3e975363d8bcef5bbbb7bf089 

Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a show about the weird news and interesting stuff that happened this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode. To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page.
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These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 20 first published May 15, 2026.

10 Very Tall Plant Blooms, World Reacts. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/05/07/century-plant-Long-Beach-Mississippi/8331778171659/ 
video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oux6DRQV8F8&t=6s 
 
9 World Record Hair Lifter https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/05/08/mexico-Guinness-World-Records-weight-lifted-hair/3431778249627/ 
video https://www.facebook.com/reel/1474236804405604

8 Skunk Rescued from Cup! https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/05/08/Parker-Police-Department-skunk-cup-rescue/9301778256293/
video https://www.facebook.com/reel/1525501109141330 
 
7 Ol' Skateboard Chin is at it Again https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/05/08/Guinness-World-Records-David-Rush-skateboard-chin-balance/7241778258254/
video https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WlGXucuOx40 

6 Napping Challenge https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/sweet-dreams-seoul-holds-power-101225195.html
pin: https://pin.it/18OOfzjo2
 
5 11000 carat ruby discovered, looks like delicious giant raspberry https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/myanmar-says-massive-11-000-102729862.html
video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNiceGuZDyA 
 
4 UFO/ UAP Files https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/pentagon-releases-previously-secret-files-134259742.htmlvideo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gZ2YhofOTE&t=6s

3 Dancing Robot Dances their way to our Heart, also delays flight  https://www.foxnews.com/travel/airline-flight-delayed-bizarre-reason-humanoid-robot-triggers-safety-query
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTJWcVp7IOk 

2 We're closer to being able to regrow limbs. Thank you, Science. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260508003121.htm
 
Bonus Story: Pick the right music and get more from your workout. It's science. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260508003123.htm
Bonus Story: Hamster Wheel Harnessed for Mobile Charging Capabilities https://www.popsci.com/technology/hamster-phone-charger/
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKXwT878a04&t=62s  

1 (tie) Drunk Deer Warning in France https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/05/13/france-Saone-et-Loire-drunk-deer-warning/5941778684226/
video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2222526441886892 and,

Would you like to Visit and possibly live in the World's Largest Soccer Ball? https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/05/14/Guinness-World-Records-largest-soccer-ball/8991778769723/
and see: https://www.facebook.com/massachusettsportauthority/posts/1429571279206013?ref=embed_post  

Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a show about the weird news and interesting stuff that happened this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode. To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page.
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These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 19 first published May 8, 2026.

10 Hair Care Products that smell so good you want to eat them, turned into cookies so you can eat them.

(https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monday-haircare-and-creme-london) 

9 Deep Sea Golden Orb finally identified. The important thing is to not panic.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260427050613.htm) 

8 Shrooms and Fish/ Fish on Shrooms

(https://www.popsci.com/science/magic-mushrooms-fish/) 

7 Bigfoot Flap in Ohio/ is that a real photo??

(https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-culture/new-evidence-surfaces-northeast-ohio-bigfoot-flap-including-alleged-tracks-unexplained-howls) 

6 Couple studies about money and what it's doing to us *it aint great

(https://studyfinds.com/people-age-faster-financial-stress/) and related also

(https://studyfinds.com/most-americans-desperate-for-peace-of-mind/)

and this fascinating place

(https://reserve.arkansasstateparks.com/crater-diamonds) 

5 CPR instructor rescued by students, I assume they all got an A+ 

(https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/wisconsin-emt-heart-attack-9.7188630) 

4 In alleged angry outburst, exotic dancer accused of using pole as makeshift weapon 

(https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-culture/fired-stripper-accused-alleged-attack-former-manager-7-foot-metal-pole-north-miami-beach-club) 

3 One Tweak in your exercise routine and you'll LIVE FOREVER!!! *you will not live forever.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260426012305.htm) 

2 Eggs might be good for the brain of your mind

(https://studyfinds.com/eating-eggs-regularly-may-significantly-slash-alzheimers-risk/) 

Bonus: *viewer discretion advised!* Can't really talk about it, but will link to the story

(https://nypost.com/2026/05/05/health/man-pulls-car-131-ft-with-his-penis-to-raise-awareness-for-prostate-cancer/) 

Bonus: UFO/UAP/Weird Light in Sky/ Weather Balloon?

(https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/05/06/canada-British-Columbia-mystery-shape-unidentified-object/8941778084526/)  

1 Heron Rescued from Jaws of Giant Oyster! (do they have jaws? I'm going with jaws)

(https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/05/04/canada-British-Columbia-blue-heron-oyster-Dewdney-Animal-Hospital/4901777907421/)

Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a show about the weird news and interesting stuff that happened this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode. To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page.
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These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 18 first in April of 2025, because this one's a re-broadcast!

Do you remember these weird news stories from last year??

10 Mood Stickers. They're real. https://www.popsci.com/health/wearable-sticker-reads-emotions/

9 Is there a new color or what? *colour here in Canada, but you know what I mean. https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-say-they-found-a-new-color-humans-have-never-seen-before

8 Man Accidentally Buys Back His Own Stolen Car https://www.ladbible.com/community/weird/man-buys-stolen-car-back-same-price-reveal-909862-20250423

7 Australian Twin Sisters' Synchronized Interview Goes Viral https://www.ladbible.com/entertainment/tv/australian-identical-twins-weirdest-tv-interview-ever-403591-20250422

6 Woman's Cooking Oil Tanning Hack Sparks Health Warning https://www.ladbible.com/news/health/skin-expert-warning-sunbathing-hack-cooking-oil-tan-accelerator-tiktok-408104-20250422

5 Sounds and Pounds! https://nypost.com/2025/04/22/health/can-sound-waves-help-weight-loss-method-may-trick-fat-cells/

4 Smart Pills https://studyfinds.org/psychedelic-cognitive-boost/

3 Robots Running #terrifying https://apnews.com/article/china-robot-half-marathon-153c6823bd628625106ed26267874d21

2 Minion Record https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/04/23/australia-Guinness-World-Records-Minions-Despicable-Me/4391745421372/

Bonus: Beer Hunt makes headlines https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/04/21/belgium-Easter-beer-hunt-Lutgarde-Lasne/4441745245220/

1 Amazing Quicksand Love Story https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/04/21/Lake-Michigan-Traverse-City-quicksand/8071745257801/