It’s the end of 2024, and I’m back with your Weird News Round-Up! Forget the regular doom and gloom of daily news—this is all about the strangest, most head-scratching stories from the past year. 🌌

From Lexington, Kentucky, beaming out literal invitations to aliens, to mysterious unsolicited packages in the latest “brushing” scam, and a look back at psychic predictions for 2024—what came true, what didn’t! 👽📦✨

Plus, my own predictions for the year to come, and some of the wildest claims from Nostradamus and Baba Vanga (alien visitations at the Royal Rumble, anyone?).

Don’t miss this bizarre, lighthearted dive into 2024’s weirdest moments to end the year with a smile (and maybe a raised eyebrow).

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Welcome to another Weird News Round-Up where we delve into the strangest stories of 2024! This episode is packed with bizarre twists, from bear-themed insurance scams to mysterious space station mishaps. Here's what you can expect:

🐻 Bear Costume Insurance Scam

Three people in California thought they could outsmart the system by blaming bear attacks for car damage—but when investigators found the "bear" was a costume, the claws of justice were quick to catch up!

💡 Lighthouse Time Capsule Found

A hidden message in a bottle was discovered in Scotland's Corsewall Point Lighthouse. Dating back to 1892, the letter revealed the names of the engineers and keepers who built its iconic lens—giving us a touching glimpse into the past. Flannan Isles Mystery: https://youtu.be/VlHrFpBzmxQ?si=9pSLRaXxApA9gC1_

🚀 Astronaut Mystery Splashdown

Four astronauts returned to Earth after 235 days aboard the International Space Station—but why did NASA rush them to a hospital upon arrival? Speculation ranges from health scares to space-borne viruses. What’s the truth? NASA isn’t saying... yet.

🎙 Watch or listen now to hear all the weird details, including our theories, some laughs, and maybe even a few lingering questions. If you love strange stories and curious events, this is the episode for you!

#WeirdNews2024 #BearScam #LighthouseDiscovery #AstronautMystery

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Prepare yourself for a whirlwind of bizarre stories in this episode of Macabre London! From cheese thefts to sheep-stealing antics and a surprise *high* in a pizza joint, it’s a wild ride filled with unbelievable twists and pun-filled fun.

🧀 *The Great Cheese Heist:*

Discover how an audacious scam led to the theft of **22 metric tons of cheese** from Neal’s Yard Dairy. Learn how the public and celebrity chefs rallied to save the beloved cheesemongers from financial ruin, while the police worked to track down the culprits behind this *unbrielievable* crime.

🐑 *Sheep Thief with a Sheep Tattoo:*

A woman in Minnesota with a *sheep tattoo on her face* attempts to steal a sheep in broad daylight. This strange tale of livestock rustling has us questioning her love for woolly friends.

🍕 *Accidental THC Pizza:*

What happens when a pizza joint accidentally serves up THC-laced pies to unsuspecting diners? We dive into the mix-up that left customers feeling a little *too calm* and why they might not return to this particular pizza spot.

Don’t miss out on these hilariously absurd tales! Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more macabre, weird, and wacky stories from around the world.

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Weird News Round-Up 2024: Spy Whale Mysteries, Cryptid Clowns, and Airport UFOs!

In this year’s Weird News Round-Up, I uncover some of the strangest stories from 2024 that you won’t believe are real! From a mysterious beluga whale with alleged ties to Russian espionage to UFO sightings over China’s Tianjin Airport, this episode has it all. Plus, we revisit a beloved British cryptid who’s been immortalized in an 8-foot statue on the Isle of Wight.

🎙️ Stories:

• Hvaldimir’s Mystery: Was this beluga spy whale’s death an accident or something more sinister?
• Sam the Sandown Clown: A cryptid tale so bizarre it’s now a tourist attraction! (Full previous episode on Sam is here )
• Tianjin UFO Chaos: What were the strange glowing orbs that disrupted flights?

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🌍 Weird News Round-Up 2024: August Edition!📰 

Join me, Nikki as I delve into the bizarre, the baffling, and the downright unbelievable stories that didn’t make the regular headlines this year! In this August round-up, we explore: 

🚘 *Driverless Chaos in San Francisco*: A glitch in Waymo's AI fleet turns peaceful streets into a honk-fest for sleep-deprived residents. 

👶 *Phantom Twins*: A mysterious divorce case involving allegations of imaginary children leaves judges—and listeners—confused. 

🐹 *Hamsters on a Plane*: A flight from Portugal to the Azores is grounded after over 130 animals escape, wreaking havoc in the cargo hold. 

From surreal tech glitches to courtroom mysteries and animal antics, it’s a wild ride through 2024’s weirdest moments. 

💀 *Macabre London* serves up dark humor, quirky news, and fascinating insights into the stranger side of life. Tune in, subscribe, and join the weirdness! 

🔗 *Listen now and explore the uncanny world of 2024’s most unforgettable stories.* 

Let us know in the comments which story blew your mind!

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🎙️ Weird News Round-Up July 2024: Orca Attacks, AI Meltdowns & A Forest Rescue

Welcome back to the Macabre London Podcast! In this episode, we’re diving into the strangest stories from July 2024. Forget the bleak headlines—this roundup is all about bizarre, fascinating, and sometimes darkly humorous tales from around the world. 

🕒 What’s Inside:

1️⃣ A Shocking Forest Discovery – A woman chained to a tree in India raises questions about survival, visa evasion, and mental health. 

2️⃣ The Orca Uprising – Killer whales in the Atlantic are taking revenge on boats in what could be an oceanic revolution. 

3️⃣ AI Drive-Thru Fails – McDonald’s attempts to replace humans with AI, and let’s just say… the robots need more training. 

Whether it’s killer whales ramming yachts or McDonald’s AI adding bacon to ice cream, there’s something to boggle your mind and make you chuckle. 

Let us know in the comments which story blew your mind!

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*Weird News June 2024 | Mysterious Monolith Returns, Robots With Human Skin, and the Voynich Manuscript Decoded!*

June 2024 has delivered some of the strangest and most fascinating stories of the year, and we’re diving into them all! Prepare for a wild ride as we uncover baffling discoveries, unsettling breakthroughs, and ancient mysteries finally solved.

In this episode, we explore:

🛸 *The Return of the Mysterious Monoliths:* Another enigmatic monolith has appeared, leaving scientists and conspiracy theorists scrambling for answers. Is this the work of artists, pranksters, or something out of this world?

🤖 *Scientists Create a Human-Skin Robot:* A breakthrough in robotics has resulted in a robot that’s eerily human-like, thanks to realistic human-like skin. Is this a leap forward in medical science, or a chilling step closer to science fiction becoming reality?

📜 *The Voynich Manuscript Decoded:* After centuries of speculation, researchers claim to have solved the mystery of the Voynich Manuscript. But what does it really say, and does it live up to the hype?

Let us know in the comments which story blew your mind!

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May 2024 was full of bizarre weird news headlines you won't believe! From a terrifying bee invasion to a dark web body modification scandal and a mind-boggling cat mystery, this month’s round-up is one you don’t want to miss! 🐝💉🐱

In this episode, we cover:

*The Bee Infestation That Sounded Like Monsters:* A 3-year-old girl in North Carolina heard monsters in her closet, but it turned out to be 70,000 bees nesting in her walls! The full story of how her family discovered the “monster hive” is un-bee-lievable!

*Cannibalism & the "Eunuch Maker:* A disturbing dark web scandal exposes a man known as the "Eunuch Maker", who carried out gruesome body modifications for profit, leading to shocking details of illegal surgeries and cannibalism. WARNING: This story is not for the faint of heart.

Cats MIA & a Time Travel Mystery: More than 20 cats disappeared in Scotland—only to appear miles away in different towns. Is there a secret time portal, or just some crafty catnappers at work? 🐱

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Welcome back, fiends! Dive into the strangest stories of 2024 in this *Weird News Round-Up: April Edition.* From cosmic chaos during the historic solar eclipse to runaway cavalry horses galloping through London, these tales are nothing short of bizarre. 🌌🐴

*What’s in this episode?*

- *Eclipse Madness:* A once-in-a-lifetime solar event dazzles astronomers, confuses animals, and even disrupts the internet!

- *Galloping Mayhem:* London commuters were caught off guard as two army horses went rogue, causing chaos and subsequently, controversy.

Join me as I explore these weird, wild, and if you enjoy oddities, mysteries, and a touch of dark humour, hit *subscribe* and let’s get spooky!

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Welcome back to another episode of Weird News 2024 - we recap some of the strangest stories to have come out of March 2024.

March 2024 brought us some of the most bizarre and unexpected news stories of the year, and we’re here to break them down for you! This isn’t your regular news round-up; this is where the strange and surreal shine.

🕺 *In This Episode:*

1️⃣ *The Return of the Paris Waiters Race:* Witness waitstaff dash through Paris with trays full of croissants and coffee in a revived tradition that’s part sports and part cultural celebration.

2️⃣ *Swearing Parrots Cause Chaos:* Meet the Lincolnshire Wildlife Park’s infamous African Grey parrots who learned more than just polite small talk—and how their naughty behaviour ended up saving their species.

🖤 Whether you’re here for the laughs or the head-scratching moments, these quirky stories show that 2024 was full of surprises!

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I’m Nikki, your host for all things weird, macabre, and wonderful. If haunted history, peculiar events, and strange stories are your jam, you’re in the right place.

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Story 1 - Waiters race

https://www.eaudeparis.fr/en/Rendez-Vous/the-cafe-race-the-legendary-cafe-waiter-race-is-back-in-action

https://www.npr.org/2024/03/25/1240667647/paris-waiters-race-tradition-cafe-olympics

Story 2 - Swearing Parrots

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/68069891

https://www.theguardian.com/global/2020/sep/29/fowl-epithets-swearing-parrots-separated-after-telling-folk-where-to-go

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Welcome back to another episode of Weird and Wonderful 2024 - we recap some of the strangest stories to have come out of February 2024.

🦈 Charlotte the Stingray: How did a stingray in North Carolina become a viral sensation for an impossible pregnancy? From theories of immaculate conception to unexpected tragedy, Charlotte’s story captivated the internet. 

🦫 Punxsutawney Phil’s Prediction: The world-famous groundhog didn’t just forecast an early spring—he also became a dad! Discover the quirky history behind this annual tradition. 

🗓️ Leap Year Lore: What makes February 29th so special? From rare birthdays to proposals, learn the fascinating facts behind leap years and why they matter more than you might think. 

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Sources:

Story 1 - Charlotte the Stingray: https://www.teamecco.org/ 

https://www.npr.org/2024/07/01/nx-s1-5025232/charlotte-the-stingray-pregnant-dies-north-carolina 

Story 2 - Groundhog Day: https://www.npr.org/2024/02/02/1228547493/groundhog-day-punxsutawney-phil-spring 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HB23ger6ww

https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/exclusive-punxsutawney-phil-surprises-starts-family-with-2-baby-groundhogs/

Story 3 - Leap Year: 

https://www.npr.org/2024/02/26/1232986212/leap-day-explained

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/68425035

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