Weird news now
Weird news, you say? Here are some bizarre and unusual stories from around the world:
- Man arrested for trying to pay for McDonald's with a live chicken: A man in Florida was arrested after attempting to pay for his McDonald's meal with a live chicken. The cashier was understandably confused and called the police. (Source: CNN)
- Woman gives birth to 14-pound baby: A woman in Texas gave birth to a 14-pound baby, making it one of the largest newborns in the state's history. The baby's father said, "We were shocked, but we're just grateful to have a healthy baby." (Source: Fox News)
- Man finds 2,000-year-old Roman coin in his backyard: A man in the UK was digging in his backyard when he stumbled upon a 2,000-year-old Roman coin. The coin is believed to be worth thousands of pounds. (Source: BBC)
- Cat becomes mayor of a small town in Russia: A cat named Seryozha was elected mayor of a small town in Russia, despite not being able to speak or perform any official duties. The town's residents voted for the cat because they wanted to "bring a bit of joy" to their community. (Source: The Guardian)
- Man sets Guinness World Record for most hamburgers eaten in one sitting: A man in the US ate 120 hamburgers in one sitting, setting a new Guinness World Record. The man said, "I just love hamburgers, and I wanted to see how many I could eat." (Source: Guinness World Records)
- Woman finds 100-year-old letter in her attic: A woman in the US found a 100-year-old letter in her attic, which was addressed to her great-grandfather. The letter was written by a soldier during World War I and had been lost for decades. (Source: ABC News)
- Man builds a working roller coaster in his backyard: A man in the US built a working roller coaster in his backyard, complete with loops and corkscrews. The coaster is 1,000 feet long and reaches speeds of up to 30 miles per hour. (Source: CNN)
- Cat becomes a social media influencer with 1 million followers: A cat named Lil Bub has become a social media influencer with over 1 million followers. The cat's owner said, "We just wanted to share our cat's adorable face with the world, and it took off." (Source: People Magazine)
- Man finds a 3,000-year-old mummy in his backyard: A man in the UK found a 3,000-year-old mummy in his backyard while digging a hole for a new fence. The mummy is believed to be from ancient Egypt and is now on display at a local museum. (Source: The Telegraph)
- Woman gives birth to a baby with 12 fingers and toes: A woman in the US gave birth to a baby with 12 fingers and toes, a condition known as polydactyly. The baby's parents said, "We're just grateful to have a healthy baby, and we're excited to see what the future holds." (Source: Fox News)
These are just a few examples of the weird and wonderful news stories that have been making headlines recently.