It's Friday, July 17th, 2026 and here are ten weird things from this week's news. Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a show about the weird news and interesting stuff that happened 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 along with subscribing!These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 29.10 T shirt marathon record. So many layers! Story: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/07/10/Guinness-World-Records-David-Rush-T-shirts-marathon/5921783701344/Video: https://youtu.be/rU2X0vphJag?si=5cD08XC5CIbR8g3U9 sunshine sharing satellite gets go ahead Link: https://www.iflscience.com/fcc-approves-extremely-controversial-space-mirror-satellite-that-could-flash-blind-drivers-and-ruin-astronomy-84071Video: https://youtu.be/JiM6oF1S4IY?si=Msvfk3mtx6-_xbXk8 floor covered in peanut butter. on purpose Link: https://apnews.com/article/netherlands-rotterdam-art-peanut-butter-0c517f36f97c53c1789061566f9e0669Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/xtII_qMJKRI?si=Mk3r3KCS_-u_vgac7 Kissing fast… when you want to kiss but don't have a lot of time Link: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/07/09/brazil-Guinness-World-Records-most-kisses-30-seconds/2531783618911/Video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17wbZbi5y7/ 6 Gamer vs. Lightning Link: https://www.chron.com/weather/article/lightning-electrocuted-video-games-22339519.phpVideo: https://youtube.com/shorts/ynl3dFeyb7g?si=1vhRSgpouIAsX_uL 5 the bison and the grandad. Link: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/bison-flips-yellowstone-tourist-8-feet-air-rcna572639Video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Z6Z0oTfLYWo?feature=share 4 platform bathroom shoes. https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sht-shoevideo: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dai6L-2yRVa/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== 3 bear steals golf clubs https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/07/13/bear-golf-clubs-Golden-Eagle-Golf-Club-Pitt-Meadows/7131783961633/Video: https://youtu.be/S1EF5nRDMe4?si=N8RNemsvbOirPsy7 Bonus: Pit Bull fans attain world record for Mr. Worldwide.Link: https://people.com/pitbull-breaks-world-record-for-largest-gathering-of-people-in-bald-caps-12017127Video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1DM1XsqwZv/ 2 surprising way to slow aging.Link: https://studyfinds.com/going-to-museums-and-movies-may-slow-aging-study-finds/1 (tie) robot wedding and robot teacher. https://uk.news.yahoo.com/humanoid-robots-married-russian-wedding-103442455.htmlVideo: https://youtu.be/0UjpO9D8MKs?si=B5Ri0fYjmO9dZkBZ https://www.newyorkupstate.com/schools/2026/07/upstate-ny-school-district-will-deploy-a-humanoid-robot-teacher-this-fall.html Pin: https://pin.it/5e7WfXqVv

It's Friday, July 10th, 2026 and here are ten weird things from this week's news. Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a show about the weird news and interesting stuff that happened 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 along with subscribing! These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 28. 10 Giant Hot Dog Buns Flavored like chips/ crisps. You have my interest. BTW, Hot Dog Day is the 3rd Wednesday of July each year, so July 15th this year. https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pringles-pop-dog-buns 9 Finally a lifehack I can really use: how to eat an entire pie in under a minute. No hands!https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/florida-man-reveals-bizarre-trick-won-key-lime-pie-eating-championship-without-using-his-hands 8 Mystery solved after beach closed because of space balls.BTW, "A pressure vessel is a robust, sealed container designed to hold gases or liquids at pressures significantly different from the ambient environment. Because they store massive amounts of potential energy, they are strictly regulated and built using highly durable materials like steel or aluminum." via https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/pressure-vesselNews story link https://ktla.com/news/nationworld/australia-mysterious-space-balls/ 7 They may have discovered a new kind of fish/ ghost shark. I hope it has a nice personality.https://www.yahoo.com/news/science/articles/species-ghost-shark-may-found-013542188.html 6 Lady rows from California to Hawaii. That's really far. She set a speed record. https://apnews.com/article/kelsey-pfendler-solo-row-california-hawaii-record-82d4db8a951cee5538ccec269283cda7 5 Enormous paper airplane breaks record. How big? It's a monster!!https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/07/07/italy-Guinness-World-Records-largest-paper-plane/1591783437860/ 4 Sorry, vampires, a freakishly large garlic bulb has been unearthed.https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/07/06/Guinness-World-Records-heaviest-elephant-garlic/8271783353553/ 3 I am sorry, Karen. The survey has spoken.https://studyfinds.com/karen-chad-most-judged-first-names-in-america/ Bonus: Did you know about divorce rings? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3wy56v4ge6o 2 Veteran waterskier attains world domination of sorts https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/07/08/nz-Guinness-World-Records-oldest-water-skier/5831783519571/ 1 Bugs, Heart Monitors, Protein Bars!https://studyfinds.com/surprise-not-disgust-barrier-to-eating-insects-study-shows/

It's Friday, July 3rd, 2026 and here are ten weird things from this week's news. Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a show about the weird news and interesting stuff that happened 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 along with subscribing! These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 27. 10 the nocebo effect seems to work and it's weird. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260625060159.htm9 do not tell the evil geniuses of thw world about this butterfly! https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260622014302.htm8 weird mountain mystery https://nypost.com/2026/06/26/lifestyle/mount-shasta-horseback-riders-find-eerie-source-of-apocalyptic-soundtrack/7 Empire State building climbers: love and world peace on top of the world. And arrests. https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/two-people-unfurl-peace-banner-163849487.html 6 we are terrible at identifying a certain kind of ai photo. https://talkerresearch.com/how-well-can-americans-spot-ai-travel-photos-when-booking-a-trip/5 telepathy headsets are a thing.https://studyfinds.com/telepathic-device-communication-barrier-people-with-impaired-speech/4 incredible thrift store treasure tale!https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/07/02/3-goodwill-jacket-now-expected-sell-up-250000/3 always just let your sunglasses go. https://nypost.com/2026/06/24/us-news/sunglasses-rescue-goes-horribly-wrong-as-camper-plunges-into-california-vault-toilet-tank/2 tent-pitching world record.https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/07/02/Guinness-World-Records-fastest-time-two-man-tent/2021783007088/Bonus: meet the lunge king.https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/07/01/Guinness-World-Records-lunges-20-pound-pack/7261782918913/1 fastest pizza in the world.https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/06/26/Dominos-fastest-pizza-maker-Manasses-Virginia/3041782489056/

it's fri jun 26 2026 and this is a special repeat episode featuring content from a year ago, along with some new content inspired by my vacation. if you're new here, usually we do a weekly catch up on weird news and interesting things that happened this week from around the globe. sometimes we do a special rebroadcast episode. how many of these stories do you remember from last summer?at time of uploading there are some problems with the pod host but you can find all shownotes and streams at www.shownotes.pagehave a weird day friends!

it's Friday, June 19th, 2026 and weird news happened again this week. Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a show about the weird news and interesting stuff that happened 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 along with subscribing! These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 25 first published June 19, 2026.10 Dog, Gun, Neighbor, Gaming PC! https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/pc-building/gaming-pc-deflects-bullet-shot-through-wall-by-neighbour-saving-owners-life-criminal-negligence-charges-for-culprit-who-claims-firearm-was-accidentally-discharged-by-her-dog 9 Road trips are good for you? Are they covered by my health insurance? https://www.popsci.com/science/why-road-trips-good-science/ 8 Amazon Ghost Dogs?!https://metro.co.uk/2026/06/17/secrets-mysterious-ghost-dogs-amazon-revealed-rare-sightings-28810374/ 7 icymi, US gov released more UFO files, still a mystery.https://www.yahoo.com/news/science/articles/pentagon-ufo-file-reveals-glowing-152922655.html and also https://apnews.com/article/trump-ufo-file-release-third-batch-34c2a9b294e94a972f352df42c4a17ae 6 headsup! Researchers know about your secret snack stash!https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-popchips-survey-reveals-the-nations-most-real-snacking-habits-302799566.html 5 research into songs that make you feel the feels. It turns out you're not a weirdo!https://studyfinds.com/music-emotions-normal/ 4 I think Quinn at the at the car dealership might be getting fired?!https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/ai-chatbot-bmw-dealership-9.72302263 Jonathan the very old tortoise continues to be old.https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/06/17/Guinness-World-Records-oldest-land-animal-Jonathan-tortoise/7411781709883/2 enormous sausage makes headlines.https://www.brickfanatics.com/german-builder-unusual-lego-guinness-world-recordBonus: how big is the biggest soccer ball in the world?https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/06/15/Guinness-World-Records-Massport-soccer-ball/4001781532794/Bonus: Scottish Soccer Fans Drinking in Mass.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV4G4byzF241 cat steals show from romeo and juliet. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/06/16/turkey-Imperial-Russian-Ballet-Romeo-Juliet-cat/6311781623355/ 1 Also (tie) I don't know how to remove the Green Guyhttps://petapixel.com/2026/06/16/real-estate-agent-hires-green-screen-guy-but-doesnt-know-how-to-remove-him/#weirdnews #weird #news #odd #fun #Interesting #strange #whataweirdweek #podcast #weirdnewsroundup #Weirdnewsreport

Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a show about the weird news and interesting stuff that happened 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 along with subscribing!These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 24 first published June 12, 2026.10 Athlete fast-walks on hands, world reacts.https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/06/09/nepal-Guinness-World-Records-100-stairs-on-the-hands/5561781026769/  9 seven-year-old in Pennsylvania wears record amount of sweaters, world reacts.https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/06/10/Guinness-World-Records-most-sweaters/6831781107509/   8 Would you use a magic wand to pay for things? JK, we all would do that. It's awesome.https://gizmodo.com/cash-app-turns-credit-card-into-a-toy-grown-men-deeply-jealous-2000767689  7 Bublebees don't bumble, actually.  https://www.npr.org/2026/06/07/nx-s1-5846947/bumblebees-problem-solving-research   6 Strange nests are showing up in Ukrainehttps://www.techspot.com/news/112681-birds-ukraine-weaving-nests-discarded-drone-fiber-optic.html 5 Study: we will say just about anything to avoid hanging out with people. *learn some new excuses to use!https://talkerresearch.com/americans-admit-using-fake-emergencies-to-avoid-late-night-outings/  4 a lot of people start the wave, world reacts.  https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2ly1q0940qoand https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wave_(audience)  3 Old painting clearly proves time travel *citation needed*https://www.themirror.com/news/weird-news/1937-painting-shows-native-american-1875405  2 Mullets Make Newshttps://nypost.com/2026/06/07/world-news/danes-show-off-their-manes-in-denmarks-national-mullet-championship/ Bonus: Swarm of mosquitos terrorizes citizenshttps://nypost.com/2026/06/09/science/travelers-trapped-in-cars-by-parasite-ridden-mosquito-swarm-video/ 1 Bigfoot spotted near lighthouse, world reacts. https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-culture/two-ladies-dog-lighthouse-possible-bigfoot-encounter-beach-michigan#weirdnews #weird #news #odd #fun #Interesting #strange #whataweirdweek #podcast #weirdnewsroundup #Weirdnewsreport

Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a show about the weird news and interesting stuff that happened 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 along with subscribing!These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 23 first published June 6, 2025. This is a rebroadcast from one year ago. Remember the Cocktail they sold in a Birkin bag? Also, it's been a year since Sidney Sweeney's Bathwater Soap?!10 Planet Saving!? Plastic that breaks down in sea water. https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/scientists-japan-develop-plastic-that-dissolves-seawater-within-hours-2025-06-04/ 9 Missing Flight Attendant Found in Airplane Bathroom Having Fun https://onemileatatime.com/news/british-airways-flight-attendant-arrested-dancing-naked-flight/  8 Work From Home/ Office Supply Hack https://x.com/BrianRoemmele/status/1925648371508810182 7 Very Expensive Cocktail is Served in a Hermès Birkin bag https://www.tiktok.com/@mister.lewis/video/7506354506444098847  6 Should This Be the New Version of Hot Ones? Hot Peppers in Wine might be a Thing https://www.foodandwine.com/jalapenos-sauvignon-blanc-trend-11745102 5 Are you an anxious kisser? https://nypost.com/2025/06/02/health/how-kissing-can-actually-spread-depression-and-anxiety-study/ *This story discusses depression and anxiety. If you need help see https://www.crisistextline.org/ or also https://www.nami.org/ and also https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.html 4 Ladies accused of doing saucy dance at UNESCO World Heritage Site receive sentencing. https://nypost.com/2025/05/31/lifestyle/five-women-slammed-for-viral-pole-dancing-at-greek-palace/   pin:https://pin.it/4ienhytLM3 Happy Babies like your singing https://studyfinds.org/lullabies-soothe-boost-babys-mood/  2 AI is just people https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/ai-company-files-for-bankruptcy-after-being-exposed-as-700-human-engineers-3208136/  Bonus: Headsup re Strawberry Moon which will be swinging unusually low  https://dailygalaxy.com/2025/06/june-full-moon-will-be-lowest-in-decades/ and also https://www.livescience.com/space/the-moon/strawberry-moon-2025-junes-full-moon-is-about-to-break-an-annual-record 1 Sidney Sweeney's bathwater being sold as soap. https://www.today.com/video/sydney-sweeney-is-releasing-soap-that-contains-her-bathwater-240710213881 

Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a show about the weird news and interesting stuff that happened 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 along with subscribing! These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 22 first published May 29, 2026.10 Saved By the Bell Cereal https://people.com/general-mills-debuts-saved-by-the-bell-themed-cereal-boxes-exclusive-11982080 9 Scary Paragliding/ Airplane Mishap https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYu0zLyvZIs/ 8 Dog Translator https://www.odditycentral.com/animals/controversial-ai-powered-pet-translator-boasts-a-95-accurracy-rate.html 7 Police seek owner of very creepy puppet https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/05/27/Stoneham-Massachusetts-creepy-puppet/7051779883178/6 Doorbell ringing bears are back https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/05/21/bear-doorbell-Sparta-New-Jersey/5501779382850/ 5 New octopus discovered. It's small and blue and researchers may be freakin' out about it? https://studyfinds.com/blue-octopus-changed-deep-sea-science/4 (tie) We are not having fun, but here's something you might want to try https://studyfinds.com/five-minutes-of-in-person-prayer-linked-to-less-pain-anxiety/ and also https://studyfinds.com/half-americans-say-no-fun-in-life/ 3 Juice research is knocking it out of the park!https://studyfinds.com/daily-glass-juice-improve-diet-mood/2 why hamsters hit the wheel so hard https://www.popsci.com/environment/why-hamsters-run-on-wheels/ Bonus traffic fine fought and successfully beat. and it only took twenty years in court to do it. #fightthepowerhttps://www.oddee.com/canadian-man-wins-nearly-two-decade-battle-against-a-traffic-fine-78831/  1 Utilizing mighty mighty bass tones as a fire extinguisher? More info please. https://www.oddee.com/unusual-new-tech-blows-fires-out-with-bass-sounds-78856/ What a Weird Week, featuring the Weird News of the Week. Interesting stories to amaze your friends, impress your colleagues, and make you the boss of small talk! 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 show about the weird news and interesting stuff that happened 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 along with subscribing!These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 21 first published May 22, 2026.10 new discoveries from the world of bugshttps://www.popsci.com/environment/new-beetles-china/ 9 also meet the newly-discovered smiley face spider https://www.popsci.com/environment/himalayan-happy-face-spider/ 8 solving the problem of eating utensils that don't light up, it's  glow in the dark chopsticks https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunaris 7 McDonald's pickle juice https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-nz 6 eating grapes might do what now? https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260517211427.htm 5 simple ancient exercise seems to be like medicine https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260510234724.htm 4 bag frog https://apnews.com/article/australia-frog-lettuce-salad-esperance-4134acf75e814dedd7789c1423c26ab1 3 kid finds ancient sword while on class trip, world reacts https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/articles/clyp37py7mqo 2 teen allegedly steals bus for third time, possibly is very good driverhttps://www.oddee.com/14-year-old-goes-on-a-joyride-in-a-stolen-bus-for-the-third-time-in-six-months-78704/Bonus yoyo dieting research seems to show it aint all bad https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260515233331.htmBonus: the pain of putting ice on an injury https://studyfinds.com/icing-injury-pain/ 1 famous tv car gets impossible speeding tickethttps://apnews.com/article/knight-rider-car-speeding-ticket-new-york-24d37fa3e975363d8bcef5bbbb7bf089 

Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a show about the weird news and interesting stuff that happened 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 along with subscribing!These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 20 first published May 15, 2026.10 Very Tall Plant Blooms, World Reacts. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/05/07/century-plant-Long-Beach-Mississippi/8331778171659/ video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oux6DRQV8F8&t=6s  9 World Record Hair Lifter https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/05/08/mexico-Guinness-World-Records-weight-lifted-hair/3431778249627/ video https://www.facebook.com/reel/14742368044056048 Skunk Rescued from Cup! https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/05/08/Parker-Police-Department-skunk-cup-rescue/9301778256293/video https://www.facebook.com/reel/1525501109141330  7 Ol' Skateboard Chin is at it Again https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/05/08/Guinness-World-Records-David-Rush-skateboard-chin-balance/7241778258254/video https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WlGXucuOx40 6 Napping Challenge https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/sweet-dreams-seoul-holds-power-101225195.htmlpin: https://pin.it/18OOfzjo2 5 11000 carat ruby discovered, looks like delicious giant raspberry https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/myanmar-says-massive-11-000-102729862.htmlvideo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNiceGuZDyA  4 UFO/ UAP Files https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/pentagon-releases-previously-secret-files-134259742.htmlvideo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gZ2YhofOTE&t=6s3 Dancing Robot Dances their way to our Heart, also delays flight  https://www.foxnews.com/travel/airline-flight-delayed-bizarre-reason-humanoid-robot-triggers-safety-queryvideo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTJWcVp7IOk 2 We're closer to being able to regrow limbs. Thank you, Science. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260508003121.htm Bonus Story: Pick the right music and get more from your workout. It's science. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260508003123.htmBonus Story: Hamster Wheel Harnessed for Mobile Charging Capabilities https://www.popsci.com/technology/hamster-phone-charger/video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKXwT878a04&t=62s  1 (tie) Drunk Deer Warning in France https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/05/13/france-Saone-et-Loire-drunk-deer-warning/5941778684226/video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2222526441886892 and,Would you like to Visit and possibly live in the World's Largest Soccer Ball? https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/05/14/Guinness-World-Records-largest-soccer-ball/8991778769723/and see: https://www.facebook.com/massachusettsportauthority/posts/1429571279206013?ref=embed_post