Earth Oddity

News Links for the Week:Former Jeffrey Epstein companion Ghislaine Maxwell arrested: https://abcnews.go.com/US/jeffrey-epstein-companion-ghislaine-maxwell-federal-custody/story?id=71574790Alabama students throwing 'COVID parties' to see who gets infected: https://abcnews.go.com/US/alabama-students-throwing-covid-parties-infected-officials/story?id=71552514Florida man ‘trapped’ on property with hundreds of parrots: https://www.clickorlando.com/news/2020/06/30/report-florida-man-trapped-on-property-with-hundreds-of-parrots/Protesters With Plastic Pitchforks Just Showed Up to Billionaires’ Mansions in the Hamptons: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/88954z/protesters-with-literal-pitchforks-just-showed-up-to-billionaires-mansions-in-the-hamptonsGroup Busted with Truckload of Illegal Fireworks, 3 Dead Alligators: https://97x.com/group-busted-with-truckload-of-illegal-fireworks-3-dead-alligators/Why do some men take so long to poop?: https://www.livescience.com/why-men-take-longer-to-

News Links for the Week:Florida paramedic who stole supplies admits to drawing blood for ‘art project’: https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2020/06/26/florida-paramedic-who-stole-supplies-admits-to-drawing-blood-for-art-project-deputies-say/80-pound iguana found in freezer of South Florida pizza restaurant: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/palm-beach/fl-ne-iguana-freezer-20200622-d3xty5jkgnbl5pxhiu46nq3c6i-story.htmlJapan awards first-ever ninja studies degree: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/ninja-studies-degree-japan-mie-university-iga-a9588006.htmlNot kidding around: Woman sues for paternity test on goats: https://www.clickorlando.com/news/florida/2020/06/24/not-kidding-florida-woman-sues-for-paternity-test-on-goat/Man traps poo jogger behind his shop: https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/man-traps-poo-jogger-behind-his-shop/news-story/e4f6d437ca708e9f451be4c29cf9b5e0?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fa

 Best interview I've ever had the pleasure of doing. Steve Wiebe is a full time math teacher, part time movie star, talented musician, expert Donkey Kong player and all around nice guy. If you haven't seen the documentary "The King of Kong: Fistful of Quarters" yet, go watch it now. Then come back and listen to Steve's story of how the movie was made, how he went on to be in other films, make 4 music albums that almost nobody knows about, and then his new pursuit of streaming on Twitch and his return to competitive gaming! He quite the guy to talk too yet despite his success he remains one of the nicest guys I've ever spoke to. If you want to follow Steve on Twitch the link to his page is: https://www.twitch.tv/stevejwiebe. You can also stream his music on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6QUd1xB2iejWeV2d6BdpaA. He also has a YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOA-hdVzjbBAjjd4JboZfZQ. He's also got a Twitter account you can follow which is @stevewiebedk. Again, special thank

News Links for the Week:Guinness reinstates Billy Mitchell’s Donkey Kong, Pac-Man records: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/06/guinness-reinstates-billy-mitchells-donkey-kong-pac-man-records/Man accused of holding up Portland bank for 50 cents to buy Big Gulp; feds dismiss charge so he can get help: https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2020/06/man-accused-of-holding-up-portland-bank-for-50-cents-to-buy-big-gulp-feds-dismiss-charge-so-he-can-get-help.html2021 Ford Bronco debut postponed to July 13 due to OJ Simpson tie-in: https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2021-ford-bronco-debut-july-13-oj-simpson/Masked arsonist might’ve gotten away with it if she hadn’t left Etsy review: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/06/masked-arsonist-mightve-gotten-away-with-it-if-she-hadnt-left-etsy-review/Burglar forced to call emergency services on himself when he got stuck in a window: https://metro.co.uk/2020/06/20/burglar-called-emergency-services-stuck-window-12879142/amp/Mirzapur: 'Darubaaz' monk

News Links for the Week:Forrest Fenn confirms his treasure has been found: https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/forrest-fenn-confirms-his-treasure-has-been-found/article_37006cfe-a8d7-11ea-8653-873ca96e31ef.htmlReplace Confederate statues in New Orleans with statues of Louisiana hero Britney Spears: https://www.change.org/p/john-bel-edwards-replace-confederate-statues-in-new-orleans-with-statues-of-louisiana-hero-britney-spears-a6d887db-e1d4-462b-b0f0-0c553066308a?use_react=false'Paw Patrol' Feels Fan Pressure to Give Chase The Police Dog The Boot: https://www.newsweek.com/paw-patrol-feels-fan-pressure-give-chase-police-dog-boot-1510170Argentina pastor turns church into bar in protest at uneven coronavirus restrictions: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/13/argentina-pastor-turns-church-into-bar-in-protest-at-uneven-coronavirus-restrictionsPoland invaded the Czech Republic last month, but says it was just a big misunderstanding: https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/12/euro

News Links for the Week:Joe Exotic's former zoo handed to rival Carole Baskin: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-52888484Sheriff Confirms Carole Baskin’s Husband’s Will Was Forged: https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/florida-sheriff-confirms-will-forged-carole-baskin-husband-1234624459/amp/Australian man interrupts PM Morrison to say 'get off my lawn': https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-australia-52915880/australian-man-interrupts-pm-morrison-to-say-get-off-my-lawnLast recipient of Civil War pension dies at 90: https://www.fox5ny.com/news/last-recipient-of-civil-war-pension-dies-at-90.ampPolice arrest man who claimed he was making ‘healthy meth’: https://www.koaa.com/news/covering-colorado/police-arrest-man-who-claimed-he-was-making-healthy-methWoman defecated on ex’s doorstep because he drank wine from a tumbler: https://metro.co.uk/2020/06/04/woman-defecated-exs-doorstep-drank-wine-tumbler-12802603/Earth Oddity Extended:Richmond man accused of killing grandmother, trying

News Links for the Week:Boys let black widow bite them in hopes of turning into Spider-Man: https://nypost.com/2020/05/25/boys-let-black-widow-bite-them-in-hopes-of-turning-into-spider-man/Man breaks into Calif. bank to heat up Hot Pocket, gets arrested, says "it was worth it": https://local12.com/news/offbeat/man-breaks-into-cali-bank-to-heat-up-hot-pocket-gets-arrested-says-it-was-worth-itGlazed or jelly? Doughnuts lure city-roaming bear into trap: https://www.clickorlando.com/news/weird-news/2020/05/27/glazed-or-jelly-doughnuts-lure-city-roaming-bear-into-trap/‘Mooning’ mower facing charge: https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/8216-Mooning-8217-mower-facing-charge-15283437.phpFlorida man accused of kicking chicken like ‘a football player would kick a field goal':https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2020/05/26/florida-man-accused-of-kicking-chicken-like-a-football-player-would-kick-a-field-goal/Girlfriend Disgusted After Discovering Boyfriend's Strange Pooping Habit: htt

News Links for the Week:South Korean football club fined $81,300 after filling stands with 'sex dolls': https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2020/05/21/football/south-korea-sex-dolls-fine-scli-intl/index.htmlCoronavirus: Armed police called to 'knight' with sword: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-52677514Wylie Mayor Defends Religious Belief That Only Men Should Lead Public Prayer: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/wylie-mayor-defends-religious-belief-that-only-men-should-lead-public-prayer/2373468/Police: Hawkins County woman called 911, said Blake Shelton was trying to kill her: https://wcyb.com/news/local/police-hawkins-county-woman-called-911-said-blake-shelton-was-trying-to-kill-her590 pounds of smuggled bologna and cold cuts seized at southern border: https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/nation-world/bologna-cold-cuts-smuggling-southern-border-customs/93-a583f1a8-ca8b-4758-b4b7-117ecf3b990bEarth Oddity Extended:Virginia Family Praised for Their Honesty After Finding and Returning Bags Contain

News Links for the Week:French serial killer expert admits his career is built on lies: https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/13/europe/stephane-bourgoin-career-lies-scli-intl/index.htmlA Pastor Took Out an Ad to Shame Craft Beer — and a Local Bar Used It to Become the ‘Best Beer Bar in Texas’: https://vinepair.com/articles/texas-craft-beer-coupon/L.A.’S FIRST LEGAL LIQUOR STORE ON WHEELS WILL BE SELLING BOOZE ON THE STREETS STARTING NEXT WEEK: https://www.lataco.com/saras-market-on-the-go/Prisoners in L.A. jail attempt to get COVID-19 for early release: https://thegrio.com/2020/05/11/los-angeles-inmates-covid-19-release/Hong Kong shop offers ‘tear gas’ flavor ice cream: https://apnews.com/48282fc79819feeb2c6e4d515548a6a1Antarctic Penguins Poop Out So Much Laughing Gas, It Has a Funny Effect on Researchers: https://www.sciencealert.com/researchers-love-antarctic-penguin-poop-here-s-whyEarth Oddity Extended:Coronavirus: Dutch singletons advised to seek ‘sex buddy’: https://www.bbc.com/

News Links for the Week:Elon Musk and Grimes welcome baby boy X Æ A-12. Yep, that’s his name: https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2020/05/06/elon-musk-and-grimes-welcome-baby-boy-x-ae-a-12-yep-thats-his-name/Tanzania COVID-19 lab head suspended as president questions data: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/tanzania-covid-19-lab-head-suspended-president-questions-data-200505065136872.htmlCalifornia man jumps onto wine truck, climbs underneath to drink from valve while flying down highway: https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/california-man-jumps-truck-highway-wineOregon strip club pivots to preparing food, and its dancers deliver: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/oregon-strip-club-pivots-preparing-food-its-dancers-deliver-n1202551Woman killed by alligator while doing homeowner's nails: https://www.wbrz.com/news/woman-killed-by-alligator-while-doing-homeowner-s-nails/Woman arrested after calling cops to report fire in her crotch: https://nypost.com/2020/05/05/woman-arres

News Links for the Week:Scientific Study Looks at Praying COVID-19 Away: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/scientific-study-looks-at-praying-away-covid-19-993286/Man arrested trying to quarantine on private Disney island: https://apnews.com/1477395d92120263106c07ca9aeeb7a0?utm_medium=AP&utm_campaign=SocialFlow&utm_source=TwitterU-Haul hands down lifetime ban to Brooklyn funeral home that stored bodies in trucks: https://nypost.com/2020/05/01/u-haul-cuts-ties-with-brooklyn-funeral-home-that-stored-bodies-in-truck/Nurses slammed for video of them dancing with COVID-19 BODY BAG: https://celebnewsweek.com/world-news/nurses-slammed-for-video-of-them-dancing-with-covid-19-body-bag/Kentucky governor apologized to a man named Tupac Shakur, after using him as an example of a fake unemployment claim: https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/28/us/andy-beshear-tupac-shakur-kentucky-unemployment-trnd/index.htmlFlorida man stalks beach as Grim Reaper to protest reopening amid pandemic:&

News Links for the WeekCalifornia skate park filled with sand to enforce social distancing backfires as dirt bikers show up: https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-skatepark-sand-dirtbikes-social-distancingCoronavirus chokes the drug trade — from Wuhan, through Mexico and onto U.S. streets: https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-04-24/wuhan-china-coronavirus-fentanyl-global-drug-trade$500K bet on rock paper scissors ruled invalid by Quebec court: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/500-k-bet-on-rock-paper-scissors-1.5543533Pastor accused of punching donor, 70, at food distribution event in Opa-locka: https://www.local10.com/news/local/2020/04/23/opa-locka-pastor-accused-of-punching-man-who-brought-food-donations-for-people-in-need/Police: Mustang driver said he didn't stop because he thought troopers wanted to race: https://abc3340.com/news/offbeat/police-mustang-driver-said-he-didnt-stop-because-he-thought-troopers-wanted-to-raceJeff Goldblum Questions Muslim Treatment of

News Links for the Week:STIMULUS CHECKS MAY BE DELAYED AS TRUMP REQUIRES U.S. TREASURY TO PRINT HIS NAME ON THEM: https://www.newsweek.com/stimulus-checks-may-delayed-trump-requires-us-treasury-print-his-name-them-1497916China says there has never been a cover-up on coronavirus outbreak: https://mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUSKBN21Z0XCChina says there is no Coronavirus cover-up because cover-ups are not permitted: https://nationalfile.com/china-says-there-is-no-coronavirus-cover-up-because-cover-ups-are-not-permitted/Coronavirus lockdown spares Czech women an Easter whipping: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-52270063Pope Francis said whisky is 'real holy water' in censored clip: https://www.thenational.scot/news/18380406.pope-francis-said-whisky-real-holy-water-censored-clip/Coronavirus Can Spread Through Farts: https://www.independent.ng/coronavirus-can-spread-through-farts-report/Florida man accused of beating cellmate who asked for a ‘courtesy flush’ to help with smel

News Links for the Week:Michigan man assaulted victim who mocked him for wearing thong underwear mask: https://www.wxyz.com/news/michigan-man-assaulted-victim-who-mocked-him-for-wearing-thong-underwear-maskWoman sprays cashier in eyes with Lysol disinfectant at Leicester Walmart after being told there was limit on number of cans she could buy: https://www.masslive.com/police-fire/2020/04/woman-sprays-cashier-in-eyes-with-lysol-disinfectant-at-leicester-walmart-after-being-told-there-was-limit-on-number-of-cans-she-could-buy-police-say.htmlDoctor arrested for attacking teen girls, choking one, apparently for not social distancing: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/doctor-arrested-attacking-teen-girls-choking-one-apparently-not-social-n1179251Colorado woman walked into New Orleans airport fully nude, arrested after refusal to leave: https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/article_807b7042-7a9a-11ea-8f8a-9754a77be4ba.htmlA zoo has been trying to get two pandas to mate for 10 years. When cor

News Links for the Week:Red-light camera company warns coronavirus is disrupting its revenue: https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-disrupting-red-light-camera-company-revenue-2020-4US man teaching dog how to drive arrested after high-speed chase: https://news.yahoo.com/us-man-teaching-dog-drive-arrested-high-speed-001940478.htmlVenezuela navy vessel sinks after 'ramming cruise ship': https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-52151951Two married men fight to death with machetes over a woman: https://kikiotolu.com/two-married-men-fight-to-death-with-machetes-over-a-woman/Engineer intentionally crashes train near hospital ship Mercy, believing in weird coronavirus conspiracy, feds say: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/04/02/train-derails-usns-mercy-coronavirus/Man Facing Felony For Total Dick Move: http://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/crime/total-dick-move-in-wisconsin-827014Earth Oddity Extended:Roy Police: Multiple children hospitalized after eating THC-infus

News Links for the Week:Coronavirus: Mexicans demand crackdown on Americans crossing the border: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52053656Woman who licked toilet in 'coronavirus challenge' talks to Dr. Phil about bizarre stunt, admits she 'lied': https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/woman-licked-toilet-coronavirus-challenge-dr-philFoo Fighters say ghosts disrupted recording sessions for new album: https://www.nme.com/news/music/foo-fighters-claim-ghosts-disrupted-recording-sessions-for-new-album-2633448Coronavirus: Thai king self-isolates in Alpine hotel with harem of 20 women amid pandemic: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/coronavirus-thailand-king-maha-vajiralongkorn-grand-hotel-sonnebichl-germany-a9431936.htmlLeader in Amish beard-cutting attacks finishing sentence at home due to COVID-19 risk: https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/leader-in-amish-beard-cutting-attacks-finishing-sentence-at-home-due-to-covid-19-risk-1.4864761Couple caught having sex in police parking lot

News Links for the Week:PERSON UNDER CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN IN SPAIN TRIES TO LEAVE HOUSE DRESSED AS T. REX: https://www.newsweek.com/coronavirus-covid19-spain-murcia-police-dinosaur-outfit-viral-video-twitter-1492654Couple are furious when told they’re not allowed to buy 552 CANS of Mountain Dew due to coronavirus rationing at Kroger store in Kentucky: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8136527/Couple-furious-told-theyre-not-allowed-buy-TWENTY-THREE-cases-Mountain-Dew.htmlBidet sales soar as toilet paper sells out amid coronavirus fears: https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2020-03-16/bidet-sales-spike-as-consumers-panic-buy-toilet-paperLittle Darlings closes temporarily after Gov. Sisolak's mandatory order: https://www.ktnv.com/news/little-darlings-strip-club-to-offer-drive-thru-strip-shows-nude-hand-sanitizer-wrestling‘Cats’ fans are demanding the release of the ‘Butthole Cut’: https://www.nme.com/news/film/cats-fans-digital-cgi-cut-2627899Deerfield Testicle Festival on hold

News Links for the Week:Sheriff Accused Of Theft Makes False COVID-19 Claim To Delay His Trial: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mike-blakely-sheriff-coronavisu_n_5e6660bec5b605572808d9f2KFC's 'finger lickin' good' ad called 'irresponsible' by viewers during coronavirus outbreak: https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/kfcs-finger-lickin-good-ad-irresponsible-coronavirus-outbreakStudent suspended from school for selling ‘squirts’ of hand sanitizer to classmates: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2020/03/12/student-punished-selling-hand-sanitizer-squirts-amid-coronavirus/5029940002/Brevard's top health administrator goes on cruise amid worldwide coronavirus pandemic: https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2020/03/12/brevards-top-health-administrator-goes-cruise-amid-worldwide-coronavirus-pandemic/5022422002/Serial flasher spared jail after saying he started doing it after being hit on the head: https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/13/serial-flasher-spared-jail-saying-started-hit-head-12392706

News Links for the Week:Spock's Vulcan salute should replace handshakes in corona virus era: https://www.cnet.com/news/spocks-vulcan-salute-should-replace-handshakes-in-coronavirus-era/36-Year-Old Woman Arrested For Calling 911 After Parents Shut Off Cellphone: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ohio-woman-911-cellphone-complaint_n_5e4ef157c5b6b82aa6502ef3PETA demands Marines stop drinking cobra blood, eating live animals: https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2020/03/05/peta-demands-marines-stop-drinking-cobra-blood-eating-live-animals/Police find meth and baby squirrel in woman’s purse during Glenpool traffic stop: https://www.fox23.com/news/local/police-find-meth-baby-squirrel-womans-purse-during-traffic-stop/P3PB2JMUN5H45HZSUKLDCRC3CE/Oregon lawyer refuses to pay for $200 lap dance, leads cops on foot chase near strip club, authorities say: https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2020/03/oregon-lawyer-refuses-to-pay-for-200-lap-dance-leads-cops-on-foot-chase-near-strip-club

News Links for the Week:'Mad Mike' Hughes, 64, homemade-rocket daredevil, killed in mishap: https://www.foxnews.com/science/mad-mike-hughes-64-homemade-rocket-daredevil-killed-in-mishapArkansas couple arrested after shooting at each other during cookout: https://katv.com/news/local/arkansas-couple-arrested-for-shooting-each-other-during-cookout?fbclid=IwAR2wPp4sGZ-7QG3weZQV40EYHNIM93ApXK3FIo_axbhyod6ilr1QheEhGywThis cryptocurrency profits every time someone dies from Coronavirus: https://decrypt.co/20067/coronacoin-coronavirus-profits-from-victim-deathsArtificial intelligence yields new antibiotic: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/02/200220141748.htm?fbclid=IwAR30-hDG071hyQx_O9gr_VecrX8sxtxUnkZEDhVWT7FWhXlP65OCKOpgCHoThe Pentagon promises to use artificial intelligence for good, not evil: https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2020/02/25/the-pentagon-promises-to-use-artificial-intelligence-for-good-not-evil/Putting potatoes up your butt won’t cure hemorrhoids, doct