Strange News

A Phone Shared Play-By-Play Of Its Owner's Day In The NYT Comments Section

6:46am October 31, 2017

A woman was using her phone's dictation function to comment on a story. Her friend arrived. The phone kept recording. So her political comment turned to eggs, Cape Cod, a bum knee — and went viral.

When it can't wait until the game's over, what's a footballer to do?

Red Card Or Yellow? Goalkeeper Sent Off For Urinating During Match

11:41am October 30, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

The keeper for Salford City FC apologized after the match, saying he was "in a very uncomfortable position."

Former President Barack Obama will report for jury duty in Cook County, Ill., in November.

Former Presidents: They're Just Like Us! Obama Summoned For Jury Duty

2:19pm October 28, 2017

by Maggie Penman

Barack Obama is to report next month in Cook County, Ill. If selected, he wouldn't be the first high-profile juror — Oprah Winfrey served in a murder trial in 2004.

Robbery Suspect Flees Police, Then Calls Them For Help

5:05am October 27, 2017

A wanted robbery suspect led police on a chase until he went into a church. But he got himself stuck in the church's boiler room. He ended up calling police to get him out.

Sports

Fan Buys World Series Tickets For $18

5:05am October 27, 2017

Jordan Benedict of Los Angeles saw tickets on StubHub for the World Series for just $9 each. He bought them, but StubHub said there was an error. They gave him different seats — at the same price.

Albert Einstein's Quote About Living A Modest Life Sells For $1.3 Million

5:19am October 25, 2017

Albert Einstein wrote: "A calm and modest life brings more happiness than the pursuit of success combined with constant restlessness." His quote on a piece of paper sold for $1.3 million.

A High-Tech Fork Creates A No-Slurping Zone

5:12am October 25, 2017

The ramen company Nissin has developed a noise-canceling fork. It detects the sound of someone slurping noodles and directs your smartphone to play a masking sound.

If you're going to sing in your car in Montreal, do not pump up the volume.

Canadian Motorist Fined $118 For Singing While Driving

7:50pm October 23, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

Montreal police ticketed Taoufik Moalla for screaming in public. But Moalla says he was doing nothing more than singing along to C+C Music Factory's "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)."

Venice! Not pictured: the apparent skein of streets that led the guiding motorcycle astray in the city's marathon Sunday.

Sports

Italian Runner Wins Venice Marathon After All The Favorites Take A Wrong Turn

2:34pm October 23, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

In a bizarre twist, the city's own Eyob Ghebrehiwet Faniel won after leading racers followed an errant motorcycle. In the process, Faniel became the first local to win the marathon in 22 years.

A police officer in Redford Township, Mich., leads Michael Zaydel to jail after he turned himself in, delivering doughnuts and a bagel while he was at it.

Holes In The Plot: Suspect Loses Bet With Cops, Turns Himself In — With Doughnuts

7:53pm October 19, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

A wanted man made a bet with police on Facebook: If they could get 1,000 shares, he would turn himself in — and bring doughnuts. They did it. And eventually, police posted photos of his promise kept.