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This week in weird news: A look at strange happenings from around the world

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  • Apr 1, 2023
  • Apr 1, 2023 Updated May 29, 2026
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Here's a look at some of the strangest news stories from the past week.

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This mushroom-shaped ring broke the world record for most diamonds in a single ring

This mushroom-shaped ring broke the world record for most diamonds in a single ring

A jewelry company broke a Guinness World Records title for the most diamonds set in one ring with a whopping 24,679 diamonds.

Troopers: Drunk woman drove golf cart on Florida highway

Troopers: Drunk woman drove golf cart on Florida highway

A police report says a woman with an open bottle of Jack Daniel's in a bag was arrested for driving a golf cart on a Florida interstate while drunk.

Florida man filming sunrise killed when sand dune collapses

Florida man filming sunrise killed when sand dune collapses

A 35-year-old Florida man who was recording the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean died when a sand dune collapsed on top of him, sheriff's officials said.

Umbrella swept by wind kills woman at South Carolina beach

Umbrella swept by wind kills woman at South Carolina beach

A beachgoer was killed Wednesday after a loose beach umbrella impaled her in the chest, authorities said.

What takes 4 years to make and costs $20K? A San Francisco trash can

What takes 4 years to make and costs $20K? A San Francisco trash can

San Francisco began its search for the perfect trash can in 2018 when officials decided it was time to replace the more than 3,000 public bins that have been on the streets for almost 20 years.

Police: Pennsylvania man tried to buy stolen human remains

Police: Pennsylvania man tried to buy stolen human remains

On a Facebook page under his name, Pauley has posted pictures of bags and stacks of femurs, one captioned, "Picked up more medical bones to sort through."

Watch now: Tesla owner has car key implanted in his hand

Watch now: Tesla owner has car key implanted in his hand

Are you the type who has trouble keeping track of your car keys? A Michigan man has solved that problem by turning himself into a key.

Oscar Mayer is now selling frozen wiener pops

Oscar Mayer is now selling frozen wiener pops

Two summer staples — hot dogs and popsicles — are coming together. For whatever reason.

Feds nab baby wipes shipment that turns out to be $11.8M worth of cocaine

Feds nab baby wipes shipment that turns out to be $11.8M worth of cocaine

A shipment of baby wipes at the U.S.-Mexico border turned out to be something quite different: $11.8 million worth of cocaine.

Beyond Meat exec accused of biting man's nose outside football game

Beyond Meat exec accused of biting man's nose outside football game

An executive of a vegan food company has been charged after a fracas outside a football game in which he's accused of biting a man's nose, officials said.

Florida highway covered in beer after semi crash

Florida highway covered in beer after semi crash

A Florida highway had to temporarily close after a semi carrying cases of Coors Light crashed and turned the roadway into a silver sea of beer cans.

Bargain hunter scores 700-year-old medieval times document

Bargain hunter scores 700-year-old medieval times document

He was looking for a KitchenAid mixer. He found a medieval treasure.

Herd the news? Wild boar piglet adopted by cows

Herd the news? Wild boar piglet adopted by cows

A cow herd in Germany has gained an unlikely following — after adopting a lone wild boar piglet.

Tyson Foods CFO arrested after falling asleep in wrong house, police say

Tyson Foods CFO arrested after falling asleep in wrong house, police say

A fourth-generation member of the Tyson family faces charges of public intoxication and criminal trespass after authorities say he was found sleeping in someone else’s home.

Thieves break into truck filled with $750,000 in dimes in Philadelphia

Thieves break into truck filled with $750,000 in dimes in Philadelphia

Authorities say the thieves apparently fled with at least $100,000. It's not yet known how they carted off the mounds of dimes.

Hundreds of pounds of pasta dumped near New Jersey stream

Hundreds of pounds of pasta dumped near New Jersey stream

Authorities in a central New Jersey town say they're no longer noodling over the mystery of how hundreds of pounds of pasta were dumped near a stream.

Beloved New York swan babies rescued after mother was eaten by family, police say

Beloved New York swan babies rescued after mother was eaten by family, police say

The cygnets, or baby swans, were recovered, but officials say the mama swan was eaten.

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