<p>Hi friends, I&#39;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 <a href="https://www.shownotes.page">www.shownotes.page</a>. <br>Thanks for <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-a-weird-week/id1253207313">rating</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3Js0HpxWHMSc2yes7pmvnu">reviewing</a> along with <a href="https://podnews.net/podcast/i9vxl">subscribing</a>! These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 12 first published March 20th, 2026!</p><p><br></p><p>10 Scientists at the University of Edinburgh make bacteria that converts plastic waste into medicine used for treating Parkinson&#39;s (https://www.heise.de/en/news/Genetically-modified-bacteria-convert-plastic-waste-into-Parkinson-s-drug-11213301.html)</p><p><br>9 Churning Butter While Running is a thing. <br>(https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a70683169/how-to-make-butter-while-running/) (https://parade.com/food/viral-running-butter).<br> <br>8 Woman hospitalized after startling encounter with robot!<br>(https://hongkongfp.com/2026/03/18/macau-woman-hospitalised-after-being-startled-by-humanoid-robot/). <br>7 How long until we have Goldfish Limo Drivers?! #fishmobile (https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/03/13/netherlands-Guinness-World-Records-driving-goldfish/5971773414979/). <br> <br>6 It&#39;s official! Last year&#39;s Cheetozard set a world record. (https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/03/16/Guinness-World-Records-Cheetozard-auction-Pokemon-Flamin-Hot-Cheetos/6521773670790/). <br> <br>5 Dublin, Ohio did a Guinness World Record attempt by gathering over 1050 people to form the shape of a giant shamrock. (https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/03/18/Guinness-World-Records-human-shamrock/4521773847853/).<br> <br>4 Twizzlers is releasing a new, limited-edition flavor of its edible straws inspired by dirty sodas <br>(https://people.com/twizzlers-launches-dirty-soda-inspired-twizzlers-straws-11922507).  <br> <br>3 German researchers have successfully revived brain activity in flash-frozen mice brains. I&#39;m not a scientist or a licensed mouseologist, so click the link for the whole scoop.<br>(https://nypost.com/2026/03/16/lifestyle/scientists-revive-frozen-brain-activity-in-cryosleep-leap/).#futureisnow<br>2 A 43-year study of over 131,000 people found more good coffee news (and tea) (https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260318033138.htm).<br> Bonus: A live Australian brushtail possum was discovered hiding among stuffed animals on a gift shop shelf at the Hobart Airport in Tasmania. Almost got away with it, but you can&#39;t hide those possum eyes. (https://apnews.com/article/australia-airport-possum-toys-hobart-shop-c75cdac08eded76b93b4a33191fca56b).<br>1 Athlete Muhammad Arshad has set a new Guinness World Record by performing 66 thumb pushups in one minute with one leg raised (https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/03/19/pakistan-Guinness-World-Records-thumb-pushups/4621773931031/).</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>