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10 Scientists at the University of Edinburgh make bacteria that converts plastic waste into medicine used for treating Parkinson's (https://www.heise.de/en/news/Genetically-modified-bacteria-convert-plastic-waste-into-Parkinson-s-drug-11213301.html)

9 Churning Butter While Running is a thing.
(https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a70683169/how-to-make-butter-while-running/) (https://parade.com/food/viral-running-butter).

8 Woman hospitalized after startling encounter with robot!
(https://hongkongfp.com/2026/03/18/macau-woman-hospitalised-after-being-startled-by-humanoid-robot/).
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/).

6 It's official! Last year'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/).

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/).

4 Twizzlers is releasing a new, limited-edition flavor of its edible straws inspired by dirty sodas
(https://people.com/twizzlers-launches-dirty-soda-inspired-twizzlers-straws-11922507).

3 German researchers have successfully revived brain activity in flash-frozen mice brains. I'm not a scientist or a licensed mouseologist, so click the link for the whole scoop.
(https://nypost.com/2026/03/16/lifestyle/scientists-revive-frozen-brain-activity-in-cryosleep-leap/).#futureisnow
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).
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't hide those possum eyes. (https://apnews.com/article/australia-airport-possum-toys-hobart-shop-c75cdac08eded76b93b4a33191fca56b).
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/).