What a Weird Week

What a Weird Week

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What a Weird Week episodes

  • What a Weird Week Fri Nov 14, 2025: Mysterious Blue Goo and Gotta Have More Bagpipes

    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 coins

    https://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 Solved

    https://www.sciencealert.com/mysterious-streaks-on-the-slopes-of-mars-might-finally-be-solved


    Scientists Discover Mysterious Signs of Life in Bizarre Blue Volcanic Goo

    https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-discover-mysterious-signs-of-life-in-bizarre-blue-volcanic-goo


    Minnesota 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-9.6975733


    Imagine doing a wheelie on your bicycle for miles and miles! #worldrecord

    https://www.wsj.com/sports/wheelie-world-record-oscar-delaite-240e2429?st=4tNg33&mod=wsjreddit


    Alligator in Boston

    https://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/


    17 min
  • What a Weird Week Fri Nov 7, 2025: Featuring the new hit song "Join the Mouse Gym!"

    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. #garbagefuel
    https://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/

    13 min
  • What a Weird Week Show Oct 31, 2025: Weird Halloween #weirdoween

    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 Candies

    https://studyfinds.org/best-halloween-candy/

    5 Best Cat Halloween Costumes for a Spooktacular Feline Transformation

    https://studyfinds.org/best-cat-halloween-costumes/

    5 Best U.S. Cities for an Unforgettable Halloween Experience

    https://youtu.be/NF9oZ5HHb1k?si=mXUkB4p6OV8_siCk and also https://studyfinds.org/best-u-s-cities-for-halloween

    5 Best U.S. Cities for an Unforgettable Halloween Experience

    https://youtu.be/NF9oZ5HHb1k?si=mXUkB4p6OV8_siCk and also https://studyfinds.org/best-u-s-cities-for-halloween

    5 Easy and Creative Halloween Costume Ideas for Last-Minute Partygoers

    https://studyfinds.org/best-easy-halloween-costumes/

     

    5 Best Dog Halloween Costumes That Pet Parents Love

    https://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-magician

    https://www.npr.org/2024/10/22/1256914737/pumpkins-spiders-and-henry-winkler

    Best 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-2


    Death Clock App: nope from me

    https://www.deathclock.co/


    What booze pairs with the Halloween treats you stole from your kids? *please enjoy responsibly

    https://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.html


    The Halloween Mystery of the 5 Bucks

    https://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-film

    If 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-survey


    for the rest of the shownotes please see www.shownotes.page

    18 min
  • What a Weird Week Fri Oct 24, 2025: Squeaky Shoe Lawsuit, and Ghost Hunting Dogs

    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 #podcast


    Squeaky 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/1979588783982133360


    Maine 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=126812677

    https://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

    15 min
  • What a Weird Week Fri Oct 17, 2025: Mice! Rats! Evil Cats!

    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 yard
    https://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 reacts
    Runaway 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

    15 min
  • What a Weird Week Fri Oct 10th 2025: Canadian Thanksgiving, Robots, Snizzard!

    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?!*


    13 min
  • What a Weird Week Fri Oct 3, 2025: How many of these Stories do you Remember from Last Year? #RecordBreakingTongue #MillionDollarTrashPainting #SpiderLove

    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 Town
    https://apnews.com/article/tarantula-mating-colorado-spider-festival-da14f6d08bd4b325ce34970ec7864c73

    Changing 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! #HappinessResearch
    https://studyfinds.org/swallowing-makes-people-happy/ 

    Get started on one of these hilarious Halloween costumes! #Shrimp-on-the-Barbie
    https://studyfinds.org/best-funny-halloween-costumes/

    Mindfulness meditation is more effective than placebo in reducing pain, study finds
    https://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? #nope
    https://studyfinds.org/can-ai-pass-a-college-law-exam/ 

    I Don't Like Sundays - Survey
    https://studyfinds.org/spend-sundays-terrified/

    Man discovers $6.6 million Picasso painting hidden in his home for decades
    https://nypost.com/2024/10/01/lifestyle/painting-hated-by-owners-wife-turns-out-to-be-6m-picasso/ 


    15 min
  • What a Weird Week Fri Sept 26, 2025: Giant Peaches and Angry Squirrels!

    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 40 first published Fri Sept 26, 2025


    Giant Peach Alert!
    https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/09/19/Guinness-World-Records-heaviest-peach/6441758293973/ 
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYmBj8OaQSI&t=33s
     
    Mystery Creature Found!
    https://www.livescience.com/animals/land-mammals/mystery-creature-found-in-forbidden-cloud-forest-of-peru-is-new-species-of-marsupial 
     
    Daylight Saving Time Study - DST aint great maybe you guys.
    https://www.livescience.com/health/sleep/abandoning-daylight-savings-time-could-prevent-over-300-000-stroke-cases-a-year-in-the-us-study-claims
    Who's more generous and Why is it Cat Owners?
    https://www.popsci.com/environment/cat-owners-donate-more-money/
     
    How far would you go for delicious chocolate and why is it 2500 miles?
    https://nypost.com/2025/09/19/lifestyle/chef-flies-2400-miles-on-extreme-day-trip-for-this-wild-reason/
     
    Venus is hiding something dangerous
    https://studyfinds.org/undiscovered-venus-asteroids-city-destroying-threat-earth/ 
     
    Very mean squirrel makes news.
    https://apnews.com/article/aggressive-squirrel-hurt-people-43efad83aa78de39affc1b3cd3c93afe


     
    The State Park with all the Diamonds strikes again.
    https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/09/25/Crater-of-Diamonds-Oklahoma-family-birthday/7181758823043/
     
    Running on All-Fours looks like hard work.
    https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/09/24/japan-Guinness-World-Records-running-all-fours/1411758736682/
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epxVWHgtwlo&t=74s
     
    Fat Bears!
    https://www.dispatch.com/story/lifestyle/pets/2025/09/25/fat-bear-week-explained-vote-see-results-katmai-national-park/86346135007/
     
    Unrecognizable Peanut Butter Cup Shapes for Halloween have been saved!
    https://www.fooddive.com/news/hershey-wins-class-action-lawsuit-reeses-halloween/760992/  

    15 min
  • What a Weird Week Fri Sept 19, 2025: Doctor of Love, Fried Clam Soap, Brazen Scuba Thief!

    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 39 first published Fri Sept 19, 2025


    Anesthetist Leaves Surgery for Romp with Nurse

    https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly65xkz1xko

    Update! Very Tall Sunflower Officially Breaks World Record!

    https://apnews.com/article/sunflower-ukraine-indiana-backyard-guinness-world-record-a31f44168431c3ba5d7886d7e994f1c4

    World Record Pizza Party

    https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/09/15/Guinness-World-Records-largest-pizza-party/7151757965911/

    Stone-Skipping Scandal?!

    https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/scotland-stone-skimming-cheating-scandal-1.7636730

    More Research into How to Exercise Less

    https://studyfinds.org/can-you-microdose-exercise/

    Fried Clam Soap

    https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-clam-soap

    Wonderful Wedding Mystery Solved!

    https://nypost.com/2025/09/12/lifestyle/bride-uncovers-identity-of-wedding-crasher-4-years-later/

    M&Ms spill across N.J. highway

    https://www.nj.com/warren/2025/09/mms-spill-across-nj-highway-after-tractor-trailer-crash.html?gift=c5bd5a6c-2d7c-4c7d-bba8-4b76d84f79c4

    Comet or Alien Craft Update from NASA.

    https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/nasa-responds-to-concerns-3i-atlas-is-an-alien-spaceship-coming-to-invade-earth-3251449/

    Thief in Scuba Gear Steals from Disney Restaurant, Swims Away

    https://www.wftv.com/news/local/scuba-clad-man-robs-disney-springs-restaurant-swims-away/OK52RUCLAZFMNAHRBXR5OD7SVY/


    Watch Public Restroom Advertising to Receive TP

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-15110961/toilet-wont-you-loo-roll-unless-watch-advert.html

    16 min
  • What a Weird Week Fri Sept 12, 2025: UFOS! Life on Mars! #BonusTrack at the end!

    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.
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    These are the shownotes for Season 6, Ep 38 first published Fri Sept 12, 2025


    Are you Haunted by Your Childhood Teddy Bear? #NotAlone

    https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/new-national-teddy-bear-day-survey-finds-92-still-have-their-childhood-stuffed-animal


    Latest UFO Evidence is Making Headlines

    https://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-1.7630035


    World Record Ping Pong Ball Spitter

    https://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_vignette


    Mouth Wheelie World Record

    https://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 Sickness

    https://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/


    15 min

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