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The "News of the Weird" Thread

Glenn

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I think they just do this stuff for PR. It always garners attention.
 

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They got some big, hungry critters down there in Australia: https://www.foxnews.com/science/deadly-snake-spotted-devouring-huge-lizard-on-australian-beach
 

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I like this thread,it's one of the few pleasures I get in between boring jobs.
 

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This isn't so weird as it is amazing.

DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME! Three guys in a Mercedes specially equipped for speed, endurance and police avoidance broke the record for the "Cannonball Run," an illegal cross-country drive from New York to Los Angeles. They started their drive on November 11 at 12:57 a.m. in Manhattan and ended in Redondo Beach in 27 hours and 25 minutes later. They used an oversize gas tank and stopped only four times during the drive for a total of 22 minutes. They averaged 103 MPH with a max speed of 193 MPH!

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/cannonball-run-drive-new-record/index.html
 
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Another story that is not so weird as it is impressive. Queen Elizabeth goes for a horse ride in late May 2020 at age 94.
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In my book that's like seeing a 94 year old on the ski slopes. Her offspring may be a little messed up, but she's a very impressive lady.
 

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Four year old girl swept out to sea on inflatable unicorn rescued by Greek ferry boat crew. Link includes video.
 

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Another story that is not so weird as it is impressive. Queen Elizabeth goes for a horse ride in late May 2020 at age 94.
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In my book that's like seeing a 94 year old on the ski slopes. Her offspring may be a little messed up, but she's a very impressive lady.
I guess when I am 94 years old, I will only get to the toilet maximum if I live.
Everyone should have the same health as hers)
 
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