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Feb. 17 (UPI) -- Emergency responders in New York came to the rescue of a mute swan that landed on a frozen pond and wound up with its backside stuck to the ice. Feb. 17 (UPI) -- A Las Vegas animal...

4 days ago · What is Odd News? In a world where the news often feels overwhelming, Odd News is here to change the narrative—one laugh at a time. Odd News combines the sharp wit of top comedy …

Feb 13, 2026 · All the Weird But True stories from the New York Post, including pranks, weird family relationships and scandals, animal attacks, UFOs and more.

September 3, 2025 • In a new paper, researchers describe a bizarre dinosaur with thorny spines along its neck and back that made its home in Africa more than 165 million years ago.

Feb 11, 2026 · TikToker named Gray Davis has turned the bizarre “raining iguanas” event into a personal culinary adventure, serving up what he proudly calls an iguana taco.

Feb 11, 2026 · Focused on odd news and bizarre occurrences around the world, these daily articles explore everything from science and technology to lore and pop culture.

Sometimes news stories make you laugh out load, & others are just weird. Read our collection of the latest funny & weird news stories!

Jan 23, 2026 · The editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication continue a tradition started by pioneering weird news purveyor Chuck Shepherd, presenting the best bizarre news gathered from around the …