More than 4,000 law students, both current and past, learned last week that they had been accepted to Northeastern University's law school. Later, the university claimed that the admission letters were mistakenly sent.

In a bizarre mistake, Northeastern’s law school sends out 4,000 acceptance letters

In a bizarre judgement, an Indian High Court has ruled that the removal of 'Mangalsutra' or 'thali' is "mental cruelty of highest order". Mangalsutra is a sacred thread worn around the neck by some Hindu women worn as a reflection of their marital status.

Indian court compares a wife removing mangalsutra to 'mental cruelty'. Internet reacts!

In a bizarre incident, a United Kingdom school has banned all types of physical contact between students. This includes hugging and even play-fighting. As per the school, this rule seeks to "further improve our positive school culture".

UK school's bizarre rule bans 'hugging' among students, people call it a sure-fire way to give them 'problems'

NASA's rover, Perseverance, has been on a stroll for a long time on Mars. It has come across some odd but interesting terrain. Some examples are a weird snake-head rock and a balancing boulder.

NASA's Perseverance rover clicks amazing picture of bizarre snake-head rock, balancing boulder on Mars

Lounging on a couch on a fine day may be the ultimate luxury for some of us who have profoundly simple tastes. The nice weather, soft cushions and a general air of comfort seems to dissolve our worries.

Woman finds USD 36k in couch she bought, returns the money

Existential crisis isn't new. The pandemic-era isolations have had us through such ordeals a lot. But when a global authority points finger at an inanimate object and says (not literally) 'You, are not what you are'.

Couple finds biggest 'potato', Guinness World Records says nope, not a potato

Pokemon has a cult status. Fans all overworld swear by the cartoon series and games and merchandise it has spawned. But how crazy a person can get to fulfill the need to revel in the fandom?

American man uses Covid relief loan to buy $57k Pokemon card, jailed

Nature has several tricks up its sleeves. It can surprise you any moment. Well, one such occasion came recently when dozens of bizarre sand sculptures were witnessed near Lake Michigan in the United States.

Mysterious sand sculptures appear near US lake. Find out how?

You are driving a car in unforgiving winter. The ice is slippery. The wheels leave the road and the vehicle takes a plunge in the ice-cold waters of a roadside lake A painful death is perhaps certain.

Her car is sinking in ice-cold water, but a woman calmly takes selfie

It takes a deranged mind to commit a murder, but more so when the criminal helps in police investigation by taking part in crime-scene reconstruction. French police on Thursday questioned such a man who was arrested in an unsolved murder of British family in the Alps in 2012.

Murder in the Alps: Man suspected of killing a family takes part in crime-scene reconstruction

Landmines that are already laid in huge numbers are a problem in many countries across the world. These ladmines, often laid during a period of conflict, stay buried even when the conflict is over and continue to kill unsuspecting civilians who happen to step on them.

Gold medal winning, landmine-sniffing rat dies in Cambodia

Ever had a project-mate who, after joining the group, vanished suspiciously as the work actually started, and mysteriously materialised when it was time to show result to the seniors?

Watch: Bear hunts alongside wolves, then steals their catch

Having memory of a goldfish is not a good thing. At least according to established sense. Goldfish memory is a taunt often reserved for our friends who appear a little absent-minded if not more.

No kidding: Goldfish actually drove a vehicle on land

A screen that tastes good developed in Japan

There are bizarre bizarre things in this world that make us go 'hmm' just to sound polite while our heads burst with genuine questions as to which thought sparked idea behind a particular invention.

Lickable TV: Japanese Professor creates screen that tastes good 

A rescue worker in Florida was in for a shock recently when the official found two alligators hanging from an SUV window at the site of an accident. Although witnessing injured persons is normal for rescue workers called in at any accident site, but sometimes they also do get surprised.

A bizarre accident? US official finds two alligators in SUV at mishap site

You are hiking. It suddenly starts raining. You've haven't packed a tent because you had plans to return that day. There is no roof in sight and though people advise against standing under trees when it's raining, you just HAVE TO find a quick shelter during spell of rain you think would be over soon.

You can't stand under this toxic 'tree of death' when it is raining

So you've called your boss/ teacher to say that you won't come because of (fake) fever at least once right? And as these stories go usually, you were asked to come nonetheless.

Suffering from 'climate change': Canada woman first in world with such diagnosis

World digs originality right? What if you want to call yourself 'Ye' even when you are bestowed with a name that has already become a strong brand? If you want to show you are different, unique and you're loaded like Kanye West, you can call yourself anything and make even that famous.

Sumomomomomomomomo: Horse with this exact name has won a race in Japan

Pakistan still has admirers for Indian bananas. This statement has ZERO pun. Nada. Nothing. However, there are many among us who would struggle to keep their giggling under control when such a thing is said.

Pak panellist's comparison of banana growth in India and Pakistan leaves anchor in splits on air

We should all eat healthy. Out friends and family have tried telling us and given up (yep, look at that fat on you) But it appears fast food companies, who make us fat in the first place may have had an epiphany and have found a way to subtly nudge us towards eating healthy.

Man finds whole potato in his bag of chips

Imagine you are just taking a dive in the sea. You have nothing in mind other than just taking a casual dip and forget your worries a little. And suddenly, out of nowhere, you find a piece of what appears to be a sword.

Diver finds 900-year-old crusader sword off Israel coast

A 29-year-old man in Greater Noida near New Delhi has been arrested for allegedly abducting on-duty traffic policeman. The policeman had stopped the car to check documents.

Man abducts cop near Delhi when asked for car documents

Bears look cute but they are ferocious predators. With their sharp claws and speed, they earn their place in the list of apex land predators. But would you imagine a goat defeating this giant killing machine?

Mountain goat kills attacking grizzly bear with horns

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