Weird News
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NASA’s New Job Offer: Planetary Protection Officer
Gabe Fernandez | August 3, 2017The space agency is seeking someone to defend Earth from aliens.
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Rick Perry Tricked by Russian Pranksters
Josh Schmidt | July 26, 2017The former Governor of Texas was tricked by two young Russians.
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RIP Stubbs: Cat Mayor Dies at 20
Anneliese Mahoney | July 23, 2017Stubbs has been the mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, since he was a kitten.
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Russia Thinks Fidget Spinners Are Part of the Opposition’s Plot to “Zombify” People
Emma Von Zeipel | July 20, 2017A state-owned network recently broadcast a report about the danger of the toys.
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Congress Might Soon Approve of Horsemeat for Dinner
Emma Von Zeipel | July 19, 2017Would you eat horse?
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High School Employee Arrested for Hitting Cyclist and Fleeing the Scene
Emma Von Zeipel | July 11, 2017The incident was caught on video.
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Hobby Lobby: Specializing in Arts, Crafts, and Ancient Artifact Smuggling
James Levinson | July 10, 2017Looking for a stolen Iraqi cuneiform tablet? Hobby Lobby has you covered.
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Was Amelia Earhart Captured by Japan?
Josh Schmidt | July 8, 2017What do you think happened to the famous female pilot and her navigator?
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Will Snorting Cacao Powder Become Popular? The FDA May Need to Decide
Josh Schmidt | July 5, 2017Is this really the best idea?
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Man Arrested for Driving His Car Into Ten Commandments Display at Arkansas Capitol
Emma Von Zeipel | June 28, 2017This isn't the first time he's been arrested for crashing into a religious display.
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Family Buries Wrong Person After Coroner Mix-Up
Emma Von Zeipel | June 26, 2017Frank J. Kerrigan thought he was burying his son.
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Man Who Drunkenly Jumped Out of Ambulance Sues New York City
Emma Von Zeipel | June 21, 2017Who is really responsible?
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Space Exploration: Can Private Companies Operate in Space?
Anne Grae Martin | June 7, 2017Space is a potential goldmine for private companies like Goldman Sachs.
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Television Stations (and Bars) Prep for the Comey Hearing
Josh Schmidt | June 7, 2017How will you be celebrating?
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Hold Back Before You Cut Loose: A Look at NYC’s No Dancing Law
Anne Grae Martin | May 31, 2017The law dates back to 1926.
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Woman Sues Jelly Belly After Finding Out Jelly Beans Contain Sugar
Anneliese Mahoney | May 26, 2017We all have questions.
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Texas Man Sues His Date for $17 After She Texted During a Movie
Emma Von Zeipel | May 17, 2017This is a bit extra.
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Comedians Sued for Pranking a Wisconsin Morning Show
Austin Elias-De Jesus | April 28, 2017A TV company is suing over a prank pulled on one of their station's shows.
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Subway Sues Canadian Network Over Claims that its Chicken isn’t All Chicken
Emma Von Zeipel | April 19, 2017Do you know what's in your Subway sandwich?
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Brazilian Man Obsessed With Aliens Goes Missing, Leaves a Room Covered in Weird Writing
Emma Von Zeipel | April 6, 2017Yeah, this is a bit freaky.
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Wise Foods Sued for Its Empty Potato Chip Bags
Austin Elias-De Jesus | April 5, 2017The company leaves its bags 58 to 75 percent empty.
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Good News for Bagel Lovers: Dunkin’ Donuts Settles Fake Butter Lawsuit
Emma Von Zeipel | April 4, 2017A customer couldn't believe it wasn't butter.
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A Hoverboard Manufacturer is Suing Jennifer Lopez
Anneliese Mahoney | April 1, 2017At least nothing caught on fire?
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“The Watcher” is Still Out There, Sending Creepy Letters to New Jersey Families
Emma Von Zeipel | March 31, 2017Flashback Friday: remember this creepy story?
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“Toxic Tush” Doc Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison For Deadly Butt Injections
Alexis Evans | March 30, 2017Oneal Ron Morris' botched butt injections included toxic chemicals like Fix-a-Flat and superglue!
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Drinkable Sunscreen Maker Accused of Consumer Fraud
Alexis Evans | March 18, 2017....well obvi!
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Court Ruling Shows How the Oxford Comma is Correct, Useful, and Wonderful
Anneliese Mahoney | March 16, 2017Maine's overtime rules are unclear because of the missing Oxford comma.