#weirdnews is an active hashtag on Bluesky. In the last 30 days, 11 people shared 37 posts with it — around 1 a day. Activity is up 133% versus the previous week, peaking on Sep 1 with 3 posts.

Posts with #weirdnews

FunHouse Radio

@funhouseradio.bsky.social

almost 2 years ago

"Typically, humpback whales migrate long distances between polar feeding grounds and tropical breeding areas. For this, humpback whales migrate over 5,000 miles (8,000 km) annually in the north-south direction." #weirdnews #weird #offbeat #odd #news interestingengineering.co….

interestingengineering.com

Male humpback whale swims record 8,106 miles across 3 oceans for sex

This unprecedented journey saw the creature migrate thousands of miles, from the eastern Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean, ultimately reaching the coast of Zanzibar.

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FunHouse Radio

@funhouseradio.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

"There have been “conversations” about inducting Weird Al into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame" #weirdnews #weird #offbeat #odd #news www.avclub.com/weird-al-roc...

www.avclub.com

There have been “conversations” about inducting Weird Al into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

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FunHouse Radio

@funhouseradio.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

"An octopus has been spotted catching a ride from an unlikely marine friend: a superfast shark. Researchers captured a video showing the orange-hued octopus clinging to the back of a large shortfin mako shark as it swims." #weirdnews #weird #offbeat #odd #news www.livescience.com/anima….

www.livescience.com

Octopus spotted riding on top of world's fastest shark

A shortfin mako shark, the fastest-swimming shark in the world, was caught on camera with an octopus catching a ride on its back off the coast of New Zealand.

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FunHouse Radio

@funhouseradio.bsky.social

almost 2 years ago

"In 1987, there was a strange trend amongst killer whales. Recent sightings show it’s back in fashion." #weirdnews #weird #offbeat #odd #news www.iflscience.com/wearin….

www.iflscience.com

Wearing A Salmon On Your Head Is Back In Fashion For Orcas, After A 37-Year Break

In 1987, there was a strange trend amongst killer whales. Recent sightings show it's back in fashion.

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FunHouse Radio

@funhouseradio.bsky.social

almost 2 years ago

"Viral footage captured by CCTV cameras at a robotics company showroom shows 12 large robots being ‘kidnapped by another manufacturer’s robot that convinced them to “quit their jobs” and follow it." #weirdnews #weird #offbeat #odd #news #robots www.odditycentral.com/new….

www.odditycentral.com

Robot Manufacturer Has 12 Robots ‘Kidnapped’ from Showroom by Another Robot

Viral footage captured by CCTV cameras at a robotics company showroom shows 12 large robots being 'kidnapped by another manufacturer's robot that convinced them to "quit their jobs" and follow it. ...

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FunHouse Radio

@funhouseradio.bsky.social

almost 2 years ago

"Earth is no stranger to extinctions. As scientists have discerned from fossil records, species on Earth have already passed through five mass extinction events in the planet’s lifetime, including the last..." #weirdnews #weird #offbeat #odd #news #science www.popularmechanics.com/….

www.popularmechanics.com

If Humans Die Out, Octopuses Already Have the Chops to Build the Next Civilization, Scientist Claims

With brains that process information almost like a computer, the sea creatures already use tools and can be social. But they need to make a few changes before they can take over the world.

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FunHouse Radio

@funhouseradio.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

"The groundbreaking science fiction masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey, directed by Stanley Kubrick, is heading to streaming. Starting Jan. 1, Tubi subscribers can experience the cinematic epic that has captivated audiences...." #weirdnews #weird #offbeat #odd #news www.cbr.com/january-1-st...

www.cbr.com

Stanley Kubrick Fans Are Going to Have a Great New Year

Ring in the new year with Stanley Kubrick.

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FunHouse Radio

@funhouseradio.bsky.social

18 days ago

"silver bars, bracelets, 47 whole coins and fragments, a small Thor's hammer and various cut silver objects that had originally been deposited inside a clay vessel" #weird #weirdnews #luck #eu www.theartnewspaper.com/2….

www.theartnewspaper.com

Man discovers Denmark’s largest Viking Age silver hoard while digging a terrace in his garden

Treasure trove comprises 700 10th-century objects and fragments, weighing almost 18.5kg

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FunHouse Radio

@funhouseradio.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

"Octopuses have blue blood, three hearts and a doughnut-shaped brain. But these aren’t even the most unusual things about them!" #weirdnews #weird #offbeat #odd #news #science #animals #intelligence #ocean www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/oct...

www.nhm.ac.uk

Octopuses keep surprising us - here are eight examples how

Three hearts and blue blood aren't even the most unusual things about octopuses!

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FunHouse Radio

@funhouseradio.bsky.social

almost 2 years ago

Dolphins talk to themselves when lonely. #weirdnews #weird #offbeat #odd #news phys.org/news/2024-11...

phys.org

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FunHouse Radio

@funhouseradio.bsky.social

almost 2 years ago

"The Satanic Temple will begin offering a religious program at an Ohio elementary school in response to parent requests for an alternative to a Christian “release” program." #weirdnews #weird #offbeat #odd #news www.theguardian.com/us-ne….

www.theguardian.com

Satanic Temple to offer religious program for elementary school students in Ohio

Move is in response to parental requests for alternative to Christian ‘release time’ religious instruction

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FunHouse Radio

@funhouseradio.bsky.social

about 1 year ago

"The Alamo has officially acquired the original screen-used stunt bike from the film ... will be permanently displayed in the future Alamo Visitor Center ... Fall 2027.” #1980s #80s #retro #movies #film #comedy #bikes #iconic #history #fun #weird #weirdnews www.hollywoodreporter.com….