Weird and Wonderful

In the last 4 hours

Angel of the elderly to retire from paper round ABC Online22:05 17-Jun-25

Man cleaning out his car finds Powerball ticket worth $50,000 UPI21:10 17-Jun-25

Lemur at Scottish zoo named the world's oldest at 39 UPI21:08 17-Jun-25

In the last 6 hours

New York zoo on the hunt for escaped wallaby UPI19:16 17-Jun-25

In the last 8 hours

6-foot alligator found lurking outside Virginia motel room UPI17:04 17-Jun-25

Deer rescued from tank at Oklahoma wastewater plant UPI17:04 17-Jun-25

Yesterday

Peru Two's Michaella McCollum branded 'stunning' as she dons little black dress Daily Record15:38 17-Jun-25

Missing elderly couple and their pet at California nudist resort were killed over a hot dog Mercury News13:41 17-Jun-25

'World's largest crab cake' served up Sky News12:11 17-Jun-25

US-UK trade deal falls on the ground Sky News09:37 17-Jun-25

‘An incredible sense of reality' in 'Assassin’s Creed Shadows' History.com09:07 17-Jun-25

Oldest sweethearts Delma and Frank celebrate 80 years of marriage ABC Online07:42 17-Jun-25

In the last 7 days

Slithering surprise: 5 shocking snake intrusions UPI21:13 16-Jun-25

'Van Gogh' Chair Restored After Tourist Breaks It at Italian Museum Inside Edition19:48 16-Jun-25

Wildlife park's escaped mongoose spotted 15 miles from home UPI19:11 16-Jun-25

New York restaurant returns 110-year-old lobster to the sea UPI18:20 16-Jun-25

15 goats escaped trailer on Maine Turnpike UPI16:48 16-Jun-25

Pedro Pascal look-alike contest winner gets $50, free burritos UPI16:18 16-Jun-25

Loch Ness Monster spotted for second time this year with sinister recording Daily Record14:34 16-Jun-25

The history of Glastonbury History.com10:24 16-Jun-25

Farmer seriously injured after getting trapped under a cow NL Times10:17 16-Jun-25

'Welcome to the world': Barty's sweet baby update The New Daily06:05 16-Jun-25

Opera House piano tuner can barely play but makes every note perfect ABC Online21:44 15-Jun-25

Jim Rogers was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer's disease three years ago. ABC Online19:52 15-Jun-25

The family hold on to a memory box for Lorna. ABC Online19:52 15-Jun-25

Some of the Hottest Swimsuits This Summer Inside Edition14:09 15-Jun-25

From rhubarb to peanuts, this garden has everything ABC Online02:02 15-Jun-25

With help from an America's Cup hero, these Perth rowers are going global ABC Online01:27 15-Jun-25

Refugee turned rapper inspires next generation of filmmakers ABC Online00:40 15-Jun-25

Inside the Kimberley: A journey through culture and country ABC Online20:16 14-Jun-25

'Seventh circle of hell' death where man burned alive in 'worst execution ever' Daily Record07:04 14-Jun-25

There are 177 nationalities in Tasmania. This duo wants to talk to them all ABC Online23:55 13-Jun-25

Owner of 'Breaking Bad' House Tired of Constant Visitors Inside Edition23:49 13-Jun-25

Husband predicts N.C. woman's $150,000 lottery win UPI21:32 13-Jun-25

World's largest game of red light, green light played in California UPI18:18 13-Jun-25

Canadian man pays touching tribute to dad after pair broke record flying around the world Guinness World Records16:12 13-Jun-25

Red light…green light! Over 1,400 people in California park played iconic kids game Guinness World Records16:12 13-Jun-25

One man recorded over 17,000 traditional folk songs to preserve the true sound of America Guinness World Records16:12 13-Jun-25

Large, black and white tegu lizard found wandering California park UPI14:45 13-Jun-25

Boyfriend Plans Extravagant Proposal for Girlfriend – She Says Yes Inside Edition14:29 13-Jun-25

Police issue mosh pit warning ahead of music festival Sky News13:41 13-Jun-25

Racing through history: 75 years of F1 History.com09:01 13-Jun-25

Tiny town mourns outback publican famous for banning emus ABC Online05:40 13-Jun-25

Tasmania's landscape plays major role in new Netflix series ABC Online23:16 12-Jun-25

Judge Kicks Out Mom Making PB&J During Zoom Court Appearance Inside Edition22:42 12-Jun-25

Starving newborn lamb recovering after being locked in skate park ABC Online21:31 12-Jun-25

Father and son crash survivors to fulfil Ironman pact ABC Online21:13 12-Jun-25

Weekly news quiz: An epic Roland-Garros final, stranded travellers and a quirky unofficial town mascot ABC Online21:04 12-Jun-25

Chinese bank barred from offering customers free Labubu dolls UPI20:47 12-Jun-25

Escaped tortoise found wandering S.C. neighborhood UPI18:55 12-Jun-25

Oregon middle schoolers design prosthetics for paralyzed dog UPI18:24 12-Jun-25

Escaped water buffalo herd wanders through British Columbia city UPI16:43 12-Jun-25

White shirts. Black ties. Bald caps. Pitbull’s fans party like clones worldwide San Francisco Chronicle, California15:36 12-Jun-25

Pitbull is a fan of his fans. He says it's his job to make them feel good San Francisco Chronicle, California15:36 12-Jun-25

Can you accurately count the triangles in this brain teaser? Only 1 in 5 people can Daily Record14:24 12-Jun-25

Chilling final words everyone who is dying hears no one knew until now Daily Record14:24 12-Jun-25

The suffragette plot to burn down Wimbledon History.com09:48 12-Jun-25

Meet the people saving hazel dormice Sky News09:03 12-Jun-25

Forget Me Not | Jim Rogers ABC Online05:17 12-Jun-25

Slice of nostalgia as iconic birthday cake book celebrated in coin-form ABC Online03:33 12-Jun-25

Not-so-hot pursuit of burglary suspect sees police cars chase tractor excavator at walking pace San Francisco Chronicle, California23:29 11-Jun-25

New York man plays golf for 36 consecutive hours UPI21:33 11-Jun-25

'Bikinis and speedos' in the north as Queensland's south frosts over ABC Online21:29 11-Jun-25

Canadian man wins his fourth major lottery prize UPI21:12 11-Jun-25

Bear trapped using doughnuts after a soak in hot tub UPI19:11 11-Jun-25

Swiss man endures freezing temps to spend longest time in full body contact with snow Guinness World Records17:06 11-Jun-25

Who is the oldest Olympic gold medallist in history? Guinness World Records17:06 11-Jun-25

Say cheese! Indian dentist collects so many cameras he opens his own museum Guinness World Records17:06 11-Jun-25

Winner of D.C. Lego contest shows pandas taking over the capital UPI16:07 11-Jun-25

The tragedy of the Great Library of Alexandria History.com12:39 11-Jun-25

Bunbury mourns loss of its 'Red Dog' boat harbour dingo ABC Online08:03 11-Jun-25

Bodies exhumed from under Hobart school playing fields laid to rest ABC Online06:58 11-Jun-25

In the last month

Library returns 1953 wedding photo found in book to couple's family UPI19:07 10-Jun-25

Officials round up 60 cows set loose in California city UPI17:25 10-Jun-25

Mystery sheep on the lam wrangled in Milwaukee UPI17:05 10-Jun-25

Oldest man to perform an abdominal plank holds it 10 times longer than he has to Guinness World Records10:03 10-Jun-25

Meet the five female champions who made sports history Guinness World Records10:03 10-Jun-25

Thomas Jefferson: The founding father's legacy History.com09:11 10-Jun-25

Oops! That’s not how you’re meant to park The West Australian07:19 10-Jun-25

Young Australian soccer players train with Real Madrid ABC Online21:28 9-Jun-25

Swiss man buried in snow for two hours to break world record UPI18:23 9-Jun-25

Clerk helps Michigan woman pick out $500,000 lottery ticket UPI18:08 9-Jun-25

Huge alligator 'cited for suspicion of being a dinosaur' in N.C. UPI17:52 9-Jun-25

TSA: Costco cards do not count as real ID UPI17:32 9-Jun-25

Ed the Zebra Spins in Dizzying Scene as He’s Airlifted by Authorities After Wild Week on the Run Mediaite16:02 9-Jun-25

Baby raccoon, baby groundhog rescued by Massachusetts animal control UPI15:29 9-Jun-25

Can you spot the number 725 in this puzzle within 7 seconds? Challenge yourself Daily Record15:21 9-Jun-25

Tennessee's escaped zebra found, transported by helicopter UPI15:19 9-Jun-25

Monopoly fans left 'mindblown' after discovering they've been playing it wrong Daily Record12:28 9-Jun-25

Contractor discovers ancient tomb complex after clearing rubble of destroyed home Sky News09:12 9-Jun-25

Giant dinosaur impulse buy becomes SA town's mascot ABC Online22:34 8-Jun-25

Flooded-out family discovers more than 30 snakes upon return ABC Online22:09 8-Jun-25

Mum shows people have been using cheese graters 'wrong' all this time Daily Record15:08 8-Jun-25

Motorists who make common 'hot weather' mistake could be slapped with fine Daily Record14:37 8-Jun-25

The horse listener: John Kinghorn’s life spent teaching kids to ride The New Daily14:01 8-Jun-25

What is the Foot Pursuit Challenge? Inside Edition13:10 8-Jun-25

Mum left upset after in-laws call her daughters' names 'disgusting' Daily Record11:54 8-Jun-25

'Entitled friend blocked me online after I didn't help her move home' Daily Record11:22 8-Jun-25

People just finding out unusual way new babies are celebrated in Switzerland Daily Record10:03 8-Jun-25

Cancer diagnosis prompts WA man to build a floating caravan ABC Online02:13 8-Jun-25

"She didn't want to leave': Program to help people using libraries as safe spaces ABC Online01:20 8-Jun-25

Western Australia's remote Islamic communities gather for Eid al-Adha ABC Online00:35 8-Jun-25

Seagull flying above Macleay brothers ABC Online22:16 7-Jun-25

Three Scottish brothers near halfway in world record rowing attempt ABC Online22:08 7-Jun-25

Protect your eggs: Gonzo lizard on the loose in the South Bay Mercury News20:39 7-Jun-25

Painter gets 'sweet revenge' on customer who refused to pay for garden fence job Daily Record15:44 7-Jun-25

'My neighbour had unhinged reaction when I told her she couldn't use my garden' Daily Record14:41 7-Jun-25

Dog owners are just finding out what it means when pooch sleeps on your pillow Daily Record14:13 7-Jun-25

Dad Walking With Newborn Mistaken for Being Homeless Inside Edition13:04 7-Jun-25

Wave crashing into Macleay brothers ABC Online05:28 7-Jun-25

Plane crash, crocs and frocks all part of racetrack's vibrant history ABC Online03:44 7-Jun-25

Hundreds gather in Perth for Eid al-Adha celebrations with prayer, food and reflection ABC Online01:16 7-Jun-25

Massachusetts dad gives daughter lottery ticket worth $2M UPI22:09 6-Jun-25

First-Ever Birkin Bag Going Up for Auction Inside Edition22:00 6-Jun-25

Cops Seek Caped Suspect Who Broke Into Store and Stole Only Women's Underwear Inside Edition21:50 6-Jun-25

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