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These are the shownotes for Season 6, Ep 28 first published Fri July 11, 2025

Three Easy Brain Boosters for the mindgrapes of your brain vineyard

https://nypost.com/2025/07/04/health/3-weird-tips-for-brain-health-one-you-can-do-in-the-shower/

Even going to a VR forest promotes mental health

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250705084325.htm

Cinnamon Toast and Bacon Crunch Cereal

https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/28590-general-mills-debuts-bacon-flavored-cereal

ICYMI, they solved Hair Loss by mistake

https://www.sciencealert.com/surprise-hair-loss-breakthrough-dna-sugar-gel-triggers-robust-regrowth

Whenever you drive, You Hear a Symphony

https://apnews.com/article/uae-fujairah-road-beethoven-ninth-symphony-b1991f9afacb7445f9277fe8ac659ff0

World's Most Expensive Cheese breaks record. Also, it's cave cheese.

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/07/08/spain-Guinness-World-Records-Cabrales-cheese-expensive/7871751993044/

Dad Bods of the world: you ARE desirable!

(https://nypost.com/2025/07/04/lifestyle/the-perfect-male-body-type-according-to-scientists/)

French Stuntman Breaks Guinness Records while on Fire

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/07/09/france-Guinness-World-Records-motorcycle-fire/1771752080214/

"Blueberry Spill Causes Traffic Jam in British Columbia" (perfect headline via writer Hoops Hooper

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/07/09/canada-Mission-British-Columbia-RCMP-blueberries-road/2811752081702/

Bees attack the French #serious

https://apnews.com/article/france-bees-attack-8c24d5919db13eac5b817c91daf1e7ab

Large Shoes Found at Dig Site. So Very Large!

https://www.yahoo.com/news/roman-bigfoot-uk-archaeologists-probe-171502887.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 27 first published Fri July 4, 2025.

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Cheesy Nightmares

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/can-cheese-turn-dreams-nightmares-rcna215580

Whales feed people? https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/orcas-sharing-prey-1.7574759 and also https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cQu7eA_EnU

Facebook/ Fishbook https://www.thedrum.com/news/2025/07/01/ad-the-day-mcdonald-s-resurrects-filet-o-fish-facebook-group-2012

What's up with Cats Sleeping on the Left-Side?

https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-find-most-cats-sleep-on-their-left-side-this-could-be-why

Whales Need to Get a Room

https://www.sciencealert.com/orcas-caught-kissing-for-two-minutes-with-tongue

Laser those mosquitoes

https://newatlas.com/around-the-home/photon-matrix-laser-mosquitoes/

Atlantis Discovered. No Big Deal

https://www.themirror.com/news/weird-news/lost-city-atlantis-found-expert-1239713

The Emoji that can Save Your Relationship!

https://studyfinds.org/why-your-heart-emoji-might-be-saving-your-relationships/

The T-Rex Race that made Headlines this week

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/07/03/Emerald-Downs-T-Rex-race/9981751563598/

Big screw-up at Norwegian Lottery

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/07/01/norway-lotto-Norsk-Tipping-lottery-conversion-error/1871751400305/

Woman Rows Across the Entire Ocean!

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/07/01/Guinness-World-Records-youngest-rowing-Atlantic-Ocean/6931751388748/

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These are the shownotes for Season 6, Ep 25 first published Fri June 20, 2025. (A garage show again)

Steel drums marathon

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/06/18/trinidadandtobago-Guinness-World-Records-longest-marathon-steelpan-drum/6211750260585/

Museum-goer sits on art, breaks it, flees

https://globalnews.ca/news/11242632/crystal-chair-broken-art-work-italy-video/

Locals shoot tourists with squirt guns

https://globalnews.ca/news/11242709/spain-tourism-protests-water-pistols/

Amusement park bugs might invade your mouth

https://www.lex18.com/science-and-tech/animals-and-insects/kings-island-visitors-warned-to-keep-mouths-closed-on-amusement-park-rides-because-of-cicadas

Enormous game of red light/ green light sets record

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/06/13/Guinness-World-Records-red-light-green-light-Anaheim-California/1291749834068/

Weird signals from Antarctica still a mystery

https://studyfinds.org/radio-signals-beneath-antarctica-theories-debunked/

What's the deal with this chicken wandering around the wings restaurant?

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/06/19/chicken-Buffalo-Wild-Wings-Des-Moines/8861750361259/

Want to eat less? Spice it up. *consult your physician before spicing anything up*

https://studyfinds.org/simple-spice-trick-food-portion-control/

Protesters weaponize crickets

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/crickets-released-protest-disrupt-mecklenburg-county-commission-meeting/4QGR67I6KVF67H7CECXEVDJ2HY/

hot dog boat? HOT DOG BOAT!!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DK-zX_Lvrgt/

Secret marriage where one half of the couple didn't even know they were married

https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/mclennan-county/man-finds-he-was-married-without-his-knowledge-woman-arrested/

The void cheque scam you need to know about!

https://www.wfsb.com/2025/06/17/connecticut-family-soda-business-scammed-out-100000/

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These are the shownotes for Season 6, Ep 24 first published Fri June 13, 2025

Tom Cruise World Record for On-Fire-Parachute-Jumps
https://variety.com/2025/film/news/tom-cruise-guinness-world-record-burning-parachute-jumps-mission-impossible-8-1236420534/
Workout Recovery Footwear
https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vktry-recovery-clog
Olives stuffed with Philly cream cheese
https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philly-tini-olives
Pasta that's shaped like a Maple Leaf from a pasta brand as old as Canada
https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-leaf-pasta
The oldest restaurant in the world scandal
https://www.clickondetroit.com/entertainment/2025/06/11/the-worlds-oldest-restaurant-faces-a-challenge-from-another-madrid-tavern-that-says-its-even-older/
Followup: Sydney Sweeney's Bathwater Soap sells out, crashes website.
https://www.unilad.com/celebrity/news/sydney-sweeney-bathwater-bliss-387801-20250609
Avocados seem to help you sleep
https://studyfinds.org/avocado-excellent-sleep/
Man Golfs a very long time, world reacts
https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/06/11/Guinness-World-Records-golf-marathon/3431749672965/
Don't have private convos near your laptop!
https://studyfinds.org/your-laptop-microphone-might-be-spying-on-you-through-walls-even-when-its-off/
Cardio First? or Weights First??
https://studyfinds.org/cardio-before-or-after-weights/
buried in the snow on purpose
https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/06/09/switzerland-Guinness-World-Records-buried-in-snow/5961749489226/
Man Releases Raccoon into local business, gets arrested for it
https://www.whas11.com/article/news/crime/murray-kentucky-man-arrested-releasing-raccoon-business-flee-police-mule/417-e86c53ee-a389-4f40-b623-d75bbbbaabe9

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!
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These are the shownotes for Season 6, Ep 23 first published Fri June 6, 2025

#weird #news #odd #fun #Interesting #strange #whataweirdweek #podcast

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 with 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/

3 Happy Babies like your singing

https://studyfinds.org/lullabies-soothe-boost-babys-mood/

2 AI fails exam, world reacts

https://studyfinds.org/ai-models-flunk-graduate-history-exam/ also AI is just people https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/ai-company-files-for-bankruptcy-after-being-exposed-as-700-human-engineers-3208136/

HM 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

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These are the shownotes for Season 6, Ep 22 first published Fri May 30, 2025.

#weirdnews #odd #fun #Interesting #strange #whataweirdweek

Giant Ocean Bugs you guys

https://www.sciencealert.com/60-of-the-ocean-floor-could-harbor-rare-supergiant-crustacean

Lava Fountain Eruption

https://www.sciencealert.com/watch-1000-foot-lava-jets-erupt-from-hawaiis-kilauea-volcano

"Get Some Daylight!" - medical science

https://www.sciencealert.com/exposure-to-daylight-boosts-the-immune-system-study-suggests.

Lady Gets Functional Red Bull Barcode Tattoo. What barcode would you get?

https://nypost.com/2025/05/23/lifestyle/i-love-red-bull-so-much-i-got-a-barcode-tattoo-and-it-scans-at-the-store/

Amazing, Big Ball Walking World Record!

https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2025/5/woman-bursts-into-tears-of-joy-after-walking-on-rolling-globe-for-record-distance

Robot Uprising Update: Rowbot is a Personalized Rowing Companion.

https://athletechnews.com/ergatta-launches-rowbot-a-personalized-rowing-companion/

Hero's Welcome for Man Who Quit Job to Sail to Hawaii with His Cat

https://apnews.com/article/sailing-cat-phoenix-oregon-hawaii-d6dbdaea88e09c9b6d24fba61d8729a3

Japan's New Law Restricts "Flashy" Baby Names

https://slguardian.org/japan-cracks-down-on-flashy-baby-names-in-new-naming-law-reform/.2

Annabelle Doll Missing Rumors Debunked, World Sighs with Relief.

https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/internet-panics-over-rumours-that-haunted-annabelle-doll-is-missing-heres-the-truth-8502844.

Hm Slaw Dog Wins Wienie 500

https://apnews.com/article/indianapolis-500-wiener-race-c5fd033c5ee3151c489093734b10188a

Hm We're Getting Closer to Bionic Vision!

https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/contact-lenses-that-provide-supervision-developed-by-scientists-8499048

Hm The Accordion-Guitar made Headlines this Week. #Guitardion

https://www.thatericalper.com/2025/05/26/quebecs-eric-coquin-poirier-unveils-the-guitardion-an-accordion-guitar-mashup-masterpiece/#google_vignette

Florida Neighborhood Living in Terror because: Angry Duck.

https://www.clickorlando.com/news/florida/2025/05/26/duck-terrorizes-florida-neighborhood-sending-1-to-hospital/

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!
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These are the shownotes for Season 6, Ep 21 first published Fri May 23, 2025.

The Dangers of Mouth Taping for Sleep Improvement

https://www.popsci.com/health/is-mouth-taping-safe/

First Ever Photograph of Elusive - and large - and cute - and terrifying- Woolly Rat

https://www.popsci.com/environment/woolly-rat-photo/

Innovative Snacks at the 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo

https://www.fooddive.com/news/5-attention-grabbing-products-from-the-2025-sweets-snacks-expo/748462/

Scrambled Cookies

https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrambled-cookies

Jello Shots Mixup

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/05/15/kindergarten-jello-shots-pennsylvania/83653787007/

Journalist goes into labor during newscast

https://dailyvoice.com/ny/albany/albany-cbs6-anchor-olivia-jaquith-goes-into-labor-on-air/

Golden Toilet update

https://abcnews.go.com/Weird/wireStory/man-sell-64m-gold-toilet-stolen-english-country-121952575

Spoon Man World Record

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/05/21/iran-Guinness-World-Records-spoons-balanced/3351747843033/

Coupons on the First Date?

https://studyfinds.org/is-it-ok-to-use-coupon-on-first-dates/

Smurfs Smurf it up like smurfin' smurfs

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/05/19/france-Guinness-World-Records-gathering-Smurfs/7101747670259/