Mirror Weird News
United Kingdom
Argentina's Lionel Messi uses sleep method and unusual drink for peak fitness
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The old bills
A dated record of earlier headline boards, kept so the room can remember which strange sentence got the laugh last time.
Record updated: 16 Jul 2026, 07:52 AM AEST
2026-07-16
Mirror Weird News
United Kingdom
New rubbish rules mean man has to bolt his bin closed
A household object has somehow reached the news desk.
Daily Mail Science
United Kingdom
Scientists' fury as 67-million-year-old T. rex skeleton fetches record-breaking £37m - and disappears into private hands
It has the shape of a tiny adventure reported with a straight face.
Mirror Weird News
United Kingdom
Harry Kane will be powered by 'ridiculous' drink in bid to beat Argentina
It has that classic official-plan-meets-real-life shape.
Mirror Weird News
United Kingdom
Giant Trojan Horse takes over Trafalgar Square for Nolan's The Odyssey
The scale is doing deadpan comedy.
2026-07-15
NT News
Australia
Nigel Farage left with unusual challenger after parties withdraw from by-election
The headline is already trying not to laugh.
Mirror Weird News
United Kingdom
Argentina's Lionel Messi uses sleep method and unusual drink for peak fitness
The headline is already trying not to laugh.
Mirror Weird News
United Kingdom
New rubbish rules mean man has to bolt his bin closed
A household object has somehow reached the news desk.
Daily Star Weird News
United Kingdom
Zara's trendy trousers dubbed 'death pants' as wearers keep 'ending up in hospital'
A household object has somehow reached the news desk.
Mirror Weird News
United Kingdom
'I tried best rated pizza in Europe - it's in the UK and beats Italian slices'
A very ordinary object has wandered into serious news.
2026-07-14
NT News
Australia
Nigel Farage left with unusual challenger after parties withdraw from by-election
The headline is already trying not to laugh.
NT News
Australia
Darwin real estate: The latest auction and sales results for week ending July 12
It has the shape of a tiny adventure reported with a straight face.
Daily Star Weird News
United Kingdom
Inside bizarre £500-a-pop 'Pokemon' spider smuggling craze sweeping UK
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Mirror Weird News
United Kingdom
'I tried best rated pizza in Europe - it's in the UK and beats Italian slices'
A very ordinary object has wandered into serious news.
Daily Star Weird News
United Kingdom
Jennifer Lopez faces backlash over 'ridiculous' giant Wimbledon outfit
The scale is doing deadpan comedy.
2026-07-13
NT News
Australia
Nigel Farage left with unusual challenger after parties withdraw from by-election
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NT News
Australia
Darwin real estate: The latest auction and sales results for week ending July 11
It has the shape of a tiny adventure reported with a straight face.
Daily Star Weird News
United Kingdom
Uri Geller 'was behind bizarre ball behaviour that led to England’s controversial goal'
The headline is already trying not to laugh.
Mirror Weird News
United Kingdom
Aldi to rebrand for one day outside venue to help smash Guinness World Record
It has the shape of a tiny adventure reported with a straight face.
Daily Star Weird News
United Kingdom
Ellie Goulding wows with surprise World Cup show as she backs England heroes
It has the shape of a tiny adventure reported with a straight face.
2026-07-12
Daily Star Weird News
United Kingdom
White House release clearest UFO footage ever in biggest proof yet that aliens exist
A wonderfully specific detail has taken centre stage.
Daily Star Weird News
United Kingdom
Katie Price's ex Dane Bowers speaks out on 'bizarre' Lee Andrews following documentary bombshell
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The Independent
United Kingdom
Dr Oz becomes the latest MAHA advocate to post bizarre workout video: ‘Touch the toilet seat’
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Mirror Weird News
United Kingdom
Aldi to rebrand for one day outside venue to help smash Guinness World Record
It has the shape of a tiny adventure reported with a straight face.
Daily Mail Science
United Kingdom
Leg day at the gym? Sniffing CHOCOLATE before your workout could make it easier, study claims
A very ordinary object has wandered into serious news.
2026-07-11
NT News
Australia
Nigel Farage could face Count Binface in bizarre UK election showdown
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NT News
Australia
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce disappeared on ‘mini honeymoon’ following wedding
The scale is doing deadpan comedy.
NT News
Australia
Aussie auction clearance rates slump
It has the shape of a tiny adventure reported with a straight face.
Daily Star Weird News
United Kingdom
Vicar claims alien UFOs are not demons and points to secret Bible codes
A wonderfully specific detail has taken centre stage.
Mirror Weird News
United Kingdom
Aldi to rebrand for one day outside venue to help smash Guinness World Record
It has the shape of a tiny adventure reported with a straight face.
2026-07-10
NT News
Australia
Chaos After Runners Are Trampled in Spain’s Annual Bull Run
The word chaos gives it open-mic energy.
NT News
Australia
Aussie auction clearance rates slump
It has the shape of a tiny adventure reported with a straight face.
Mirror Weird News
United Kingdom
Anyone exercising told to smell chocolate before they start
A very ordinary object has wandered into serious news.
Daily Mail Science
United Kingdom
Leg day at the gym? Sniffing CHOCOLATE before your workout could make it easier, study claims
A very ordinary object has wandered into serious news.
Daily Mail Science
United Kingdom
Mystery of Hannibal's Alpine march solved? Scientists calculate how 46,000 men and 37 elephants could have made military history's greatest journey
A mystery is doing a lot of work in a very small sentence.
2026-07-09
NT News
Australia
Greg Olsen reveals which starry guest liked his hat at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding
A household object has somehow reached the news desk.
NT News
Australia
‘Weird and creepy’: Albanese’s Kylie Minogue podcast comments blasted
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NT News
Australia
Trump: Aussie ‘alien’ arrested after ICE investigation in US
A wonderfully specific detail has taken centre stage.
NT News
Australia
‘Bogan Rocket Launcher’: Territory Day chaos unleashed
The word chaos gives it open-mic energy.
Daily Star Weird News
United Kingdom
Staggering age of mystery comet 3I/ATLAS uncovered after ‘alien spaceship’ fears
A mystery is doing a lot of work in a very small sentence.
2026-07-08
NT News
Australia
‘Weird and creepy’: Albanese’s Kylie Minogue podcast comments blasted
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NT News
Australia
‘Bogan Rocket Launcher’: Territory Day chaos unleashed
The word chaos gives it open-mic energy.
NT News
Australia
Aussie auction clearance rates slump
It has the shape of a tiny adventure reported with a straight face.
Mirror Weird News
United Kingdom
Woman buys £4 book on Vinted and gets unwanted surprise when she opens it
It has the shape of a tiny adventure reported with a straight face.
Daily Mail Science
United Kingdom
Mystery of Hannibal's Alpine march solved? Scientists calculate how 46,000 men and 37 elephants could have made military history's greatest journey
A mystery is doing a lot of work in a very small sentence.
2026-07-07
NT News
Australia
‘Bogan Rocket Launcher’: Territory Day chaos unleashed
The word chaos gives it open-mic energy.
Daily Star Weird News
United Kingdom
Mystery of UK shipwreck laden with gold coins finally solved after 400 years
A mystery is doing a lot of work in a very small sentence.
Daily Star Weird News
United Kingdom
Uri Geller claims credit for England World Cup success after using 'alien crystal skull'
A wonderfully specific detail has taken centre stage.
Daily Star Weird News
United Kingdom
Harry Styles dances into the Guinness World Record books for a second time
It has the shape of a tiny adventure reported with a straight face.
New York Post Weird But True
United States
New magic mushroom makes users see tiny ‘gnome’ people — scientists have no idea how it’s doing that
The scale is doing deadpan comedy.
2026-07-06
Daily Star Weird News
United Kingdom
How the world became gripped by the hunt for aliens and the battle for disclosure
A wonderfully specific detail has taken centre stage.
Mirror Weird News
United Kingdom
Wimbledon tennis stars eating strange meals including cake on pasta and sushi for breakfast
A very ordinary object has wandered into serious news.
New York Post Weird But True
United States
New magic mushroom makes users see tiny ‘gnome’ people — scientists have no idea how it’s doing that
The scale is doing deadpan comedy.
Daily Mail Science
United Kingdom
Ark of the Covenant mystery blown wide open as 'biblical relic' is discovered
A mystery is doing a lot of work in a very small sentence.
Daily Mail Science
United Kingdom
America's greatest mystery was a lie: Truth about the Lost Colony of Roanoke revealed by experts
A mystery is doing a lot of work in a very small sentence.
2026-07-05
NT News
Australia
‘Bogan Rocket Launcher’: Territory Day chaos unleashed
The word chaos gives it open-mic energy.
Mirror Weird News
United Kingdom
Wimbledon tennis stars eating strange meals including cake on pasta and sushi for breakfast
A very ordinary object has wandered into serious news.
Mirror Weird News
United Kingdom
Healthiest chocolate to eat is sugar-free and contains no dairy
A very ordinary object has wandered into serious news.
Daily Star Weird News
United Kingdom
Health officials give verdict on 'mystery explosive diarrhoea' after global cases
A mystery is doing a lot of work in a very small sentence.
Daily Star Weird News
United Kingdom
England's Mexico kick off time chaos explained - here's what time it does start
The word chaos gives it open-mic energy.
2026-07-04
NT News
Australia
‘Bogan Rocket Launcher’: Territory Day chaos unleashed
The word chaos gives it open-mic energy.
Mirror Weird News
United Kingdom
Wimbledon tennis stars eating strange meals including cake on pasta and sushi for breakfast
A very ordinary object has wandered into serious news.
Mirror Weird News
United Kingdom
Healthiest chocolate to eat is sugar-free and contains no dairy
A very ordinary object has wandered into serious news.
Daily Star Weird News
United Kingdom
How Mexican super storm could still cause England kick-off chaos despite time change
The word chaos gives it open-mic energy.
New York Post Weird But True
United States
New magic mushroom makes users see tiny ‘gnome’ people — scientists have no idea how it’s doing that
The scale is doing deadpan comedy.
2026-07-03
NT News
Australia
‘Bogan Rocket Launcher’: Territory Day chaos unleashed
The word chaos gives it open-mic energy.
Mirror Weird News
United Kingdom
Healthiest chocolate to eat is sugar-free and contains no dairy
A very ordinary object has wandered into serious news.
Daily Star Weird News
United Kingdom
Man with 'world's smallest micropenis' offered 'lifeline' by sympathetic surgeon
The scale is doing deadpan comedy.
Daily Star Weird News
United Kingdom
Man throws 2kg malnourished dog over 6ft garden gate in horror caught on video
It has the shape of a tiny adventure reported with a straight face.
New York Post Weird But True
United States
New magic mushroom makes users see tiny ‘gnome’ people — scientists have no idea how it’s doing that
The scale is doing deadpan comedy.