Executive Haunter
- A Pennywise-inspired clown is leaving red balloons around the town of Skelmorlie, Scotland.
- The clown speaks in rhymes and dares the police to catch him.
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Five fishermen were stranded 400 miles from shore after a shark they caught took a bite out of their inflatable dinghy.
They were rescued and slept the entire ride home.
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- A Texas woman had a metal spear thrown through her windshield, lodging in her steering wheel.
- Police are searching for the person responsible.
Hearing Things
- Some residents of a small New Mexico town have been hearing a low-frequency rumbling sound, known as the Taos Hum, for decades.
- Scientists are still unsure about the cause of this phenomenon.
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- An unaccompanied piece of luggage was discovered at Detroit Airport with a dolphin skull inside.
- This incident has reportedly inspired a new movie in the Ocean’s franchise.
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- A man in Grantsville, Utah, was ordered to take down his Halloween display of a pole-dancing skeleton.
- The display violated city code as a street sign was used as the pole.
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- A Russian woman living in NYC was sentenced to 21 years in prison for attempting to kill her friend with a poisoned cheesecake.
- The motive was to steal her identity and avoid a murder charge in Russia.
Hot Take:
These spooky headlines from the year remind us that truth can often be stranger than fiction. From creepy clowns to mysterious noises and bizarre crimes, the world can be a truly haunting place. Whether it’s Halloween or any other day of the year, these stories serve as a reminder to stay vigilant and expect the unexpected.