The Most Expensive Record Never Sold
The story of a mysterious Florida musician, fake identities and the record-breaking sale of a rare album that might not actually exist.
Strange News
Stealing From The Pope
A 3-year-old got lifted to get a kiss from the pope in St. Peter's Square. But she reached up to snatch his hat, called a zucchetto.
Iguana Interrupts Tennis Match
In a Miami tennis tournament, an iguana decided to stop by. It found a perfect viewing spot on top of a little scoreboard.
Tom Brady's Stolen Jersey Found With 'Member Of The International Media'
With the same person in Mexico, authorities also recovered another of the New England Patriots quarterback's Super Bowl jerseys, from his team's victory over the Seattle Seahawks in 2015.
Pour Your Guinness Properly This St. Patrick's Day
A cafe in Vancouver posted a picture of a poorly poured glass of Guinness on their Facebook page for St. Patrick's Day. An Irish newspaper wrote that Irish people "grimace in disgust" at the picture.
Someone Made A Coconut Cannon (Really)
After someone heard a bang in Berlin, police found a home-made cannon that shoots coconuts with compressed air. A man said he built it for an art project to be used in Antarctica and was testing it.
The Oxford Comma Goes To Court
A court sided with delivery drivers in a labor dispute, after the drivers argued that the lack of an Oxford comma in Maine's overtime rules entitled them to overtime pay.
More Than 100 Diners Skip Out On A Restaurant Bill — In A Conga Line
Last month more than 100 people, who said they were celebrating a baptism, sat down to a banquet at a restaurant in Spain. Afterward, they formed a conga line and danced out without paying.
The Perils Of Being Mistaken For An Uber Driver
When you get in the backseat of a car that's not yours, it's a good idea to double check that it's actually the Uber or Lyft you requested instead of a random stranger's car.
We're Not Judging His Honesty, But His Pants Were On Fire
A Miami lawyer was making closing arguments in an arson case when his pants started smoking. He blamed a faulty e-cigarette.