What a Weird Week

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 51 first published Dec 12, 2025. So Many Cookies!! #WorldRecord https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/12/10/Guinness-World-Records-Christmas-cookie-exchange/8111765392724/Side-of-the-highway Treasure Trove https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/12/09/National-Highways-abandoned-items-boat-fair-ride/9611765294186/Big Lego Display Breaks Record, Inspires https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/12/08/switzerland-Guinness-World-Records-Lego-mural/7821765225587/Bear Wanders Through Santa Claus Parade in Tennessee https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/12/08/bear-wanders-into-Gatlinburg-Christmas-parade/9711765219288/Dad and Son Play Hungry Hungry Hippos, World Reacts https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/12/08/Hungry-Hungry-Hippos-Guinness-World-Records-David-Rush/2101765210656/Flatulence Facts Raise a Stink https://nypost.com/2025/12/04/health/yes-womens-farts-smell-worse-than-mens-heres-why/ Skydiver Hooks Self on Plane Wing! https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/australia-skydiver-survives-parachute-plane-wing-b2882435.htmlSo Many Pooches! #Heartwarming https://apnews.com/photo-gallery/golden-retrievers-dogs-photo-gallery-world-record-c10d05e0cc78a6d1cd28d3374bd742acWait, Chocolate is the Fountain of Youth? https://studyfinds.org/potential-molecular-fountain-of-youth-in-cocoa/Pendant Recovered after 6 Days. This is the ugly side of crime. https://apnews.com/article/faberge-pendant-octopussy-new-zealand-james-bond-8baf32dc38a3360b145f678261ffde50Bakery Scented Perfume https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eau-de-croissant

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 50 first published Dec 5, 2025.Orange Juice Might Know You Better Than You Know Yourselfhttps://studyfinds.org/body-weight-dictates-what-orange-juice-does-inside-you/ Japan's Expo 2025 to Feature a Human Washing Machinehttps://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/japan-launches-human-washing-machine-for-public-use-after-expo-success-9721446Heinz Leftover Gravy: finally! https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/29411-slideshow-thanksgiving-innovations-to-be-thankful-forMeetings: They Ruin Everything. *citation needed https://studyfinds.org/meetings-and-employee-well-being/New Zealand Man Charged with Theft After Allegedly Swallowing Fabergé Pendanthttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/02/new-zealand-man-charged-allegedly-swallowing-faberge-james-bond-pendantGuinness World Record for Most T-shirts Worn During Half Marathonhttps://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/12/01/Guinness-World-Records-David-Rush-T-shirts-half-marathon/3051764607465/Drunk Raccoon Arrested After Liquor Store Rampagehttps://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/12/03/drunk-raccoon-liquor-store-Ashland-Virginia/5741764774319/Why do we have Two Nostrils instead one big hole? Take a deep breath and settle in for this one.https://www.popsci.com/science/why-we-have-nostrils/ Dog has long tongue, world reacts. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/12/03/Guinness-World-Records-longest-tongue-dog/7361764776749/  Daddy's Home Cologne from the maker's of Mug Root Beer.https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daddys-home  

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 49 first published Fri Nov 28, 2025. Would YOU do what this Michigan Guy Did? (Because he's a millionaire now.) https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/11/21/lotto-Michigan-Lottery-rejected-ticket-jackpot/3401763758672/  World Record Big Hair https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/11/20/Guinness-World-Records-largest-afro-female/1711763655802/  World's Oldest Bus Driver inspires. Exact change please. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/11/24/Wichita-Falls-Texas-Guinness-World-Records-oldest-bus-driver/6521764003571/Robot Takeover Looms. #WalkBot https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/11/24/AgiBot-A2-Guinness-World-Records-robot-walk/3681764010764/Social Media Detox Aint bad for ya *citation **Please Like us on Facebook #Irony https://studyfinds.org/social-media-detox-leads-to-more-phone-time/Masterpiece found under workbench, sells for $$$!!!https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15320595/Dusty-painting-garage-sells-nearly-700-000-identified-500-year-old-Renaissance-masterpiece.html  SNES Shoes: The Game is afoot! https://www.lowyat.net/2025/374532/air-snes-nike-super-nintendo/  Secret Code Sculpture Seemingly Drives People Bonkers https://www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/science/info-to-decipher-secret-message-in-kryptos-sculpture-at-cia-headquarters-sells-for-close-to/article_dcd8d2c7-a176-5f49-8e79-f32e059dcfe3.html Elvis judge https://apnews.com/article/missouri-elvis-wig-judge-matthew-thornhill-ac85ac95a5dd942ea87f688fda75b758 Chip Maker Sells Chips, World Reacts. https://news.yahoo.com/news/tech/general/articles/semiconductor-giant-sk-hynix-now-060742132.html

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 48 first published Fri Nov 21, 2025.  Lion Cub Wake-Up Service Draws Criticism https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/china-hotel-sparks-outrage-for-offering-lion-cub-wake-up-service-to-guests-9645457 Mystery! Intrigue!! Pyramids!!!https://www.sciencealert.com/voids-detected-inside-giza-pyramid-may-be-signs-of-a-hidden-entrance Mystery Bubbles in the Ocean #Solved https://www.sciencealert.com/ancient-indian-health-practice-really-can-help-fight-colds-and-allergies Do Not Attempt: New World Record for Cramming Things in the Nostrils. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/11/18/sweden-Guinness-World-Records-matches-nose/4391763484021/ AI Teddy Bear Seems Like a Bad Idea, Right? https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/19/tech/folotoy-kumma-ai-bear-scli-intl Nightmarish and Enormous Record-Breaking Spiderweb. https://apnews.com/article/science-spiders-cave-greece-albania-0787583c8638928d742127ab4ee09d31 Planning a Holiday Turkey? What about coating it in Chocolate?! https://www.reynoldsbrands.com/recipes/dubai-chocolate-turkey Wait, Garlic Can Fight Bad Breath? https://nypost.com/2025/11/19/lifestyle/garlic-extract-is-a-viable-alternative-to-popular-mouthwashes-study/ Viagra Might Help Reverse a Kind of Hearing Loss.https://nypost.com/2025/11/18/health/hard-of-hearing-viagra-could-reverse-some-deafness-study/ Neanderkiss?! https://studyfinds.org/ancient-dna-suggests-neanderthals-and-humans-kissed/ Trouser Parakeets.https://metro.co.uk/2025/11/20/man-claimed-bulge-all-him-faces-prison-parakeets-found-pants-24757830/

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 coinshttps://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 Solvedhttps://www.sciencealert.com/mysterious-streaks-on-the-slopes-of-mars-might-finally-be-solvedScientists Discover Mysterious Signs of Life in Bizarre Blue Volcanic Goohttps://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-discover-mysterious-signs-of-life-in-bizarre-blue-volcanic-gooMinnesota 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-9.6975733Imagine doing a wheelie on your bicycle for miles and miles! #worldrecordhttps://www.wsj.com/sports/wheelie-world-record-oscar-delaite-240e2429?st=4tNg33&mod=wsjredditAlligator in Bostonhttps://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/