Weird Stories: News
Yes, Sydney Sweeney is selling soap made from her bathwater
Beauty sells, and now it seems, so does Beauty's bathwater!
Paresh Rawal's urine therapy cure: Is it safe for you?
Bollywood veteran Paresh Rawal recently revealed an unusual way of dealing with his knee pain: drinking his pee for 15 days.
Are donkeys really like Shrek's pal? This university course answers
In a first, The University of Exeter in the United Kingdom, along with the British charity The Donkey's Sanctuary, has launched a one-of-a-kind degree course that studies the representation of donkeys in films.
Aamir's old confession about spitting on co-actors shocks netizens
A video of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has stirred controversy among netizens. In the clip, from the 18th Mumbai Film Festival, Khan confesses to a weird habit of spitting on his co-actors' hands.
Dwayne Johnson confesses to peeing in bottles on film sets
Hollywood actor Dwayne Johnson has confirmed a rather unusual rumor about his on-set behavior.
London woman who married herself files divorce, says she's 'bored'
Suellen Carey, a 36-year-old Brazilian influencer and model, has decided to divorce herself after a year of self-marriage.
Justin Long recounts harrowing food poisoning incident in Mexico
Actor Justin Long, 46, recently opened up about a severe food poisoning incident he experienced during a charity trip to Mexico City.
Lice outbreak on 'Bigg Boss'! This contestant receives urgent treatment
In a recent episode of the Anil Kapoor-hosted reality show, Bigg Boss OTT Season 3, contestant Shivani Kumari's lice problem became a significant topic of discussion.
Taylor Swift concert generated 'Swift Quake' last year, study finds
What is it that Taylor Swift cannot do?
Chilly infused coffee takes China by storm
A coffee shop in Ganzhou, Jiangxi province, China, has sparked curiosity by introducing a unique creation to its menu, the Jiangxi Spicy Latte, a fiery drink with fried chili and pepper powder.
285-year-old lemon sold for over Rs.1.4 lakh at an auction
"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade," goes a popular saying.
Chinese family pays $140 (Rs.11,624) daily for luxury hotel life
A Chinese family of eight has opted for an unconventional living arrangement, residing in a luxurious hotel suite in Nanyang, Henan province, for 229 days and counting!
Mouse caught on camera tidying man's shed every night
Imagine a real-life Ratatouille scene unfolding in your shed! Well, that's what happened to wildlife photographer Rodney Holbrook from Builth Wells, Powys, Wales.
Woman granted permission to remove sperm from deceased husband
A woman in Western Australia, aged 62, has received approval from the Supreme Court to extract sperm from her deceased husband for possible use in posthumous fertilization.
Viral video: Mumbai restaurant serves 'ant-garnished' cocktail; faces backlash
A Mumbai-based restaurant has stirred up controversy with its ant-adorned cocktail, dubbed "The Antz."
Weird products endorsed/designed by Kanye West
Ye, the rapper, singer, songwriter, and fashion designer who is professionally known as Kanye West, is once again courting controversy.
UK: They thought it's a garden ornament, but was bomb
When Sian and Jeffrey Edwards moved into their Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire home in the United Kingdom in 1982, a shell was already there.
Paraguay official signs agreement with Indian fugitive's fake country, resigns
Arnaldo Chamorro, Paraguay's Agricultural Ministry chief of staff, faced dismissal for endorsing a "proclamation" from representatives of Indian fugitive Nithyananda, a self-styled guru from a fictitious nation.
Museum of Broken Relationships: A place that treasures heartbroken possessions
Museums are a haven for those who are fond of stories that take them on a ride to the era bygone.
Dutch people are putting pancakes on their heads! Here's why
Every year on November 29, several people in the Netherlands place pancakes on their heads to commemorate an ancient tradition.
iPhone glitch causes woman's alarm to buzz at 9:25 am
A woman in the United Kingdom recently took to her TikTok to share a weird glitch in her iPhone that causes her alarm to blow up sharp at 9:25 am without her even setting it in the first place.
Japanese companies hire 'handsome weeping boys' who wipe employees' tears
Companies in Japan have found a new (and "handsome"!) way to ease workplace stress among employees.
This convenience store in China is a cliffhanger, literally!
Unlike the convenience stores around us, this store in China is difficult or rather "inconvenient" to reach.
80-year-old Russian woman has been living with needle in brain
An 80-year-old woman in Russia has been unknowingly living her whole life with a needle in her brain.
Groom makes LED lehenga for bride so she 'shines bright'
When it comes to love, people do everything to make their significant other feel special.
Double delight: Chinese primary school enrolls 12 pairs of twins
An astonishing 12 pairs of twins are about to embark on their educational journey at a primary school in China.
'Einstein's brain for sale': Chinese portal already sold 20,000 units
An online shopping portal in China named Taobao is selling a product that improves brain power by instilling confidence and joy in people.
Family in Turkey defies evolutionary norms, walk on all fours
In a remote part of Turkey, the Ulas family has intrigued scientists with their distinctive behavior that challenges our understanding of human evolution.
Chinese man loses hearing temporarily. Reason? A passionate kiss
A passionate kiss between a Chinese couple had repercussions they did not anticipate.
UK: This 34-year-old grandmom is often mistaken for daughter's sister
In an unusual occurrence, a woman from Edinburgh, United Kingdom become a grandmom at the age of 34.
Woman turns her own belly skin into cruelty-free leather
Katie Taylor, 52, a woman from the United Kingdom, underwent an intense weight loss journey, shedding an impressive 38 kgs.
Woman spends $2,700/year for her addiction to eating toilet paper
Meet Kinah, a woman from Maryland, USA, with an unusual habit of eating toilet paper.
Russian man embeds chip in brain, wants to control dreams
A Russian researcher named Michael Raduga claims to have implanted a chip into his brain through which he hopes to control his dreams, last month.
Billionaire Warren Buffett's wife complains about $4 coffee
During Allen & Co's exclusive annual gathering in Sun Valley, Idaho, where prominent figures in the US business world convene, an intriguing piece of news emerged online on Thursday.
Bihar groom thrashed by bride's family for hiding his baldness
Recently, a groom from Bihar was beaten by the bride's family for allegedly hiding his baldness and thereby cheating the girl's family.
What is TikTok's 'Boat Jumping Challenge' that killed 4 people
A TikTok trend that first went viral in 2020, has so far claimed the lives of four people in the United States of America.
How emoji led to Rs. 50L fine for this farmer
You never know what can get you into trouble. Seriously!
Africa's richest man faces epic Twitter trolling, ROFL guaranteed
Hold on to your funny bones because this epic trolling saga of Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man whose net worth is $13.5 billion, by a notorious man from Brazil named Osvaldo will leave you rolling on the floor with laughter!
Dinner at 11 am? Yes, that's this entrepreneur's anti-aging secret
American tech entrepreneur and millionnaire Bryan Johnson, 45, is on a journey to reverse age and look youthful.
Pub fines woman Rs. 3,400 for not creating 'good vibes'
In a surprising turn of events, a woman and her friends found themselves facing an additional charge of 300 yuan (Rs. 3400 approx.) at a pub in China.
Strawberry biryani? Foodies having a hard time digesting this combo
Known for its aromatic spices and succulent meat, biryani holds a special place in every Indian's heart.
Throw-up mornings: This 'tomato ice cream' is a foodie's nightmare
We live in an age where social media is accessible to everyone.
Man creates his own country with just Rs. 15 lakh
Randy "R Dub" Williams, a professional late-night 'slow jams' DJ, has recently made headlines for establishing his very own country called The Republic of Slowjamastan.
'Charpai' for Rs. 1 lakh? Yes, you read that right
Who thought that a regular Indian household item could trend on social media? Well, Indians certainly have a new thing to boast about (or not).
Five mind-bending facts about magic mushrooms
Magic mushrooms, or shrooms, have been a subject of fascination for centuries due to their psychoactive properties.
Marvel meets dosa: Spiderman dosa takes the internet by storm
People around the world love to experiment with food and create new and exciting dishes in their own style.
Déjà rêvé, unlike déjà vu, is about dreams
The feeling of "I have experienced this before" is often associated with déjà vu.
Did you know about these weird but real medical illnesses
The world is a crazy place and it is not just people who make it so but several lesser-known and rare health conditions that are too bizarre to be true.
#ViralVideo: Elon Musk and Elaine Benes's dance-off is a laughathon
Divided by opinions, united by viral memes!
All about the 'cartoon boot for a cool 3D world'
If you are wondering why everybody is wearing big fat red boots on social media, you are not alone. Priced at $350, this ridiculously funny footwear is going viral.
#WeirdNews: After 16 hours, Air New Zealand flight reaches nowhere
From Auckland to Auckland!
5 most unusual currencies from around the world
As digital money transfers, UPI transactions, and cryptocurrency are making physical currencies less relevant today, we must acknowledge how currencies around the world have taken up many shapes and forms throughout history.
Gujarat: 8-year-old daughter of diamond merchant embraces monkhood
Leaving behind all the material possessions and comforts of life is no mean feat! It is a rare sight in contemporary India, and when a pre-teen does so, it becomes more than unusual.
MA English degree holder becomes tea-seller in Delhi; netizens react
We all have been encouraged to follow our dreams and carve our own paths, society's divisive reactions notwithstanding.
Pakistani man with 3 wives and 60 children, wants more
Someone's on a baby-producing spree!
These were the 5 oddest Guinness World Records in 2022
Strange is the new cool!
Missing late wife, Kolkata man installs her lifelike silicone statue
A 65-year-old man named Tapas Sandilya from Kolkata's Kaikhali area proved that love never dies even if the person passes away.
Japanese man spends Rs. 18 lakh to transform into wolf
Do you remember the story of the Japanese man who spent Rs. 12 lakh to fulfill his dream of appearing like a dog?
Irish man sues company because he has 'nothing to do'
While most of us are frustrated working round the clock, here's a man who sued his company for paying him but making him do "nothing." Shocking, innit?
#SweetyWedsSheru: Gurugram couple hosts dog wedding, organizes dhols and 'haldi'
Here's probably the most pawesome wedding of this year!
5 fascinating orchids that look like animals
Flowers bloom in all shapes, sizes, and colors, but there are some which look like animals!
USA: Woman arrested for biting boyfriend over an adult toy
The world is a funny place and what makes it so are some really bizarre cases that keep happening time and again.
Indonesia: Senior citizen set to remarry his 86th wife
Marriages are made in heaven, or so it was believed. But never have we in our wildest dreams thought of 88 divine interventions in one man's life!
Family turns its dead golden retriever into a pelt rug
A family took 'preserving' the memories of their pet quite literally!
Scottish homeowner fined Rs.19 lakh for painting her door pink!
A pink door let in a hefty fine for Miranda Dickson because apparently pink is the new "lakh."
Data lists most misspelled words in the US, 'calendar' tops
The entire world is a big typo!
Japanese YouTuber becomes 'world's blackest man'. Why though?
While it's not uncommon to see many wear black and declare it their favorite color, a Japanese man took things a step further by deciding to be the blackest man ever.
This artist doodled his mansion and it looks incredible
How about living in a fully doodled world?
International Coffee Day 2022: 5 most bizarre coffees ever
Let's acquaint you with the weird side of your favorite beverage.
Throw up Thursday: 'Golgappa shake' leaves netizens in disgust
Foodies love to experiment with fusion food. However, when some get into the business of cooking one, it's not always for the best.
Video of a multicolored Mandarin duck goes viral, netizens awestruck
If you thought ducks only featured a monochrome color palette, this video of a rare Mandarin duck will burst your bubble.
'Dosa Printer': Machine 'printing' paper-thin dosas leaves Twitter divided
Remember the age-old dot matrix printers? Well, guess they are back but this time around, they print A4 size dosas instead of sheets!