Weird news around the world today

Here are some weird news stories from around the world today:

  1. Man arrested for trying to pay for McDonald's with a live chicken: A man in China was arrested after attempting to pay for his McDonald's meal with a live chicken. The restaurant staff were understandably confused and called the police. (Source: BBC)
  2. Woman gives birth to 10 babies in South Africa: A 37-year-old woman in South Africa has given birth to 10 babies, a rare condition known as octuplets. The babies were born prematurely and are currently in the hospital's neonatal intensive care unit. (Source: CNN)
  3. Mysterious 'zombie ants' found in Japan: Scientists in Japan have discovered a species of ant that is infected with a fungus that turns them into "zombies". The fungus takes control of the ant's body and causes it to climb to high locations before producing spores that can infect other ants. (Source: The Guardian)
  4. Man sets Guinness World Record for most hamburgers eaten in one sitting: A man in the US has set a new Guinness World Record by eating 120 hamburgers in one sitting. The record was set at a food festival in California. (Source: Fox News)
  5. Woman finds 12-foot-long python in her backyard in Florida: A woman in Florida discovered a 12-foot-long python in her backyard while gardening. The snake was later identified as a Burmese python, an invasive species that is common in the area. (Source: NBC News)
  6. Man arrested for trying to sell his own kidney on Facebook: A man in India was arrested for trying to sell his own kidney on Facebook. The police received a tip-off about the ad and arrested the man, who claimed he was in dire need of money. (Source: The Times of India)
  7. Mysterious 'booms' heard in several US cities: Residents in several US cities have reported hearing loud, unexplained booms in recent days. The cause of the booms is still unknown, but some have speculated that they may be related to military exercises or natural gas leaks. (Source: CNN)

These are just a few of the weird news stories from around the world today. Stay weird, folks!