Weirdest of Weird: Top Weird News stories of 2019

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Posted by Weird News The 016 December 30, 2019 - Filed in Other - 8,153 views

Here are the most popular Weird News stories of 2019 on The 016:

10. Funeral cracks up as dead man screams 'Let me out!' of coffin (Oct. 20)

Loved ones at a funeral for Irish Defense Force veteran Shay Bradley were shocked -- then delighted -- when they heard the voice of their late friend calling out from his coffin.

9. Cat owner installs camera to find out why he can't breathe at night (Aug. 10)

A cat owner shared on Twitter after discovering his cat was actually the reason behind his breathing issues at night. Pictures show the cat lying on his face.

8. Python swallows whole crocodile in one big, long bite (July 11)

Coney Island's competitive hot dog-eating champs ain't got nothin' on the bottomless appetite of a python. An olive python gorged on a freshwater crocodile many times his size.

7. Horrifying photo shows man with gross wound riding on plane (May 3)

One of the account's newest photos, however, shows a flyer with what appears to be a serious leg injury.

6. Florida man paralyzed after alleged murder plot to kill wife backfires (Sept. 29)

Henry Herbig, 65, faces charges after he allegedly planned to kill his estranged wife Sept. 8 at her home in Virginia Beach, Virginia

5. People are really upset about the way this chef cuts pizza (July 20)
Have you ever seen someone do this before?

4. The mistake that cost this woman a $500 Uber fare (April 26)

From the “it could happen to any of us” files, a UK woman has earned herself a $490 fare after forgetting to change her home address in her Uber app when she moved.

3. Sam Adams’ Utopias beer is illegal in 15 states due to its alcohol level (Oct. 18)

This beer isn’t just scary levels of alcoholic, it’s actually illegal in several states.

2. Married man’s death during sex on business trip ruled a ‘workplace accident’ (Sept. 10)

A married man who died of a heart attack after having sex on a business trip in France was ruled to have been the victim of a workplace accident -- making his company financially responsible, according to reports.

1. Fight at Walmart is awkward enough to make you cringe (June 20)

A fight at an Abilene, Texas Walmart left shoppers in horror as two women awkwardly wrestled.

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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:26). High of 92 today in Worcester

>TOP OF THE NEWS

-Family of Trooper Enrique Delgado-García of Worcester still looking for answers nearly a year after his death

-"The glue that holds our community together": India Society of Worcester hosts 37th India Day at DCU Center

-2 Worcester restaurants make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 (5:34)

-Long-awaited Seabra Foods brings culture and convenience

-Scoop’s Scoopz ice cream shop opens in Worcester

-Worcester County Wonders: Treasure Valley celebrates 100th summer of scouting

-Woo! Science: Unlock the mewing mystique of kitten season

-Week in review: local wins, big shifts, and community in focus

-Is this your dog?

-Radio Worcester (31:30): Dr. Satya Mitra: From hardship to public service

-Radio Worcester's The Roundup (25:50): Voting power, city responsibility and a very big lizard

-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:10): Trash trouble and campaign costs in Worcester

>DINING OUT: Gordon Ramsay’s impact on Mass. inn. Where is it now?

-ICYMI: Medical helicopter called after motorcycle crash on Route 2 in Orange

-Mother-daughter coffee roaster operates cafe out of old church in area (3:53)

-Clark braces for a harsh new reality as higher ed recession looms

-Q.C.C. program student reminds learners it's never too late

-Radio Worcester (24:29): New report highlights Worcester’s key role in commuter rail recovery

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>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): August Senior Center events

-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)

>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Police investigating fatal motorcycle crash in Lancaster

-1 injured in wild crash in Blackstone (:23). Article

-Auburn raid nets 6 arrests, 2 guns in trafficking case

-Shrewsbury Police Department Community Appreciation Day September 20th

-Network - including Sterling business - join cancer fight

-Maker's Market makes most of beautiful day

-Nominations are open for Champions of the Blackstone Awards

-Wachusett area goings on

>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday

-Jazzed Up Trio 6 to 9 Wednesday at 961 at Union Station

>SHOWTIME: Local singer ready for life of music

-Nashoba Symphonic Band announces its 10th anniversary season

-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 88 (59:46): The Heartbeats

>OPINION: Marianne Lyons Delorey, Ph.D: When I am an old woman

-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:37:36)

>OBITUARIES: Tribute to nurse who became the president of UMass Memorial's University Campus

>SPORTS: Patriots wideout Javon Baker open to new role amid roster pursuit

-Red Sox lose to Padres, 6-2

-Bravehearts fall in playoff opener, 8-4

-Locals Nolan (St. John's) and Blattner (Shrewsbury) set to anchor Holy Cross offensive line

-Holy Cross (2:01): Football season ticket video

-WooSox lose to Buffalo, 6-3

-Shrewsbury bows out on final day of American Legion Northeast Regional

>CARS: Kia recall audited by N.H.T.S.A., over 137,000 vehicles affected

>NATIONAL: Get the Facts: How big is the U.S. national debt?

-Couple loses more than $500,000 in gold coin scam

>TRAGIC: Missing child sold to meth dealer by mom, who had abused her with paddle and BB gun: report

>NEW ENGLAND: Mother charged with manslaughter after daughter is found dead (:36)

-Mass. named No. 1 school system in U.S. for third year in a row. Here's why

>COLLEGES: Explained by a WPI expert: G.P.S., cell phones & signal loss (:46)

>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): How to eat like a local in Italy

-The 10 friendliest U.S. cities

>BUSINESS: Fallon Health C.F.O. departs, V.P. promoted to interim role

-AOL to discontinue dial-up internet service: Here's when

>HOMES: Central Mass. real estate transfers, Sunday, August 10th

>HEALTH: Why is it so hard to find a primary care doctor? There are several reasons (2:19). Article

-New Alzheimer's study finds simple treatment could restore memory (1:59)

>FOOD: Hershey says it's hiking chocolate prices due to cocoa price

>TV/STREAMING: "Special Forces" Season 4 cast — Teresa and Gia Giudice, Jussie Smollett, Brittany Cartwright and more

>MOVIES: "Weapons" nabs $42 million box office opening, "Freakier Friday" also smiling

>CELEBRITY: Matthew McConaughey lost "Titanic" lead role for refusing this request

>ANIMALS: 42-pound cat goes on an amazing weight loss journey (4:21)

>HISTORY: Then & Now: Do you know where this is?

>GOOD NEWS: Teen who helped co-workers on graduation night pursues dream (2:25)

-Meanwhile, why are scientists dressing pigs in clothes and burying them in Mexico?

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