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Weird News on Monday, October 12, 2026
11 stories, newest first, each credited to the outlet that reported it. Everything BBN aired that day.
- WEIRD NEWS
Sabrina the Teenage Witch once crossed over with Happy Days
The 1950s sitcom and the modern witch show shared an episode featuring a diner setting, according to TVLine; the internet's assessment of bizarreness apparently understated the premise.
Reported by TVLine - FLORIDA MAN MINUTE
Paddy Pimblett told he has 'sexiest accent in the world'
A boxer delivered the compliment to Pimblett during a ringside video interaction, per Bloody Elbow—the Liverpool fighter's accent apparently transcends UFC octagon boundaries.
Reported by Bloody Elbow · with a Short - WEIRD NEWS
Bizarre Trend Emerges From Arizona Cardinals' First 2 Home Games
Heavy.com flags the pattern from the Cardinals' first two home games of the season, but never says what it is; the mystery is the trend.
Reported by Heavy.com · with a Short - WEIRD NEWS
Review: Mr Moore's Bizarre Secret Society, Bridewell Theatre
Everything Theatre reviewed the show at London's Bridewell Theatre, and the write-up is now public; so much for keeping it quiet.
Reported by Everything Theatre - PET OF THE DAY
Breitbart: Oregon's Alexander accused of dirty hit on UCLA QB
The accusation centers on a Saturday play against UCLA's quarterback; no ruling is mentioned in the summary, and the Ducks' week keeps getting longer.
Reported by Breitbart - WEIRD NEWS
Jake Paul's boxing comeback takes a bizarre turn in training video
The training video's details remain unclear, though observers compared its coherence to a fever dream rather than conventional boxing preparation.
Reported by Athlon Sports · with a Short - VIRAL WATCH
Smithsonian lists events across its museums and zoo
The calendar covers events at multiple Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo, which recently announced it would reopen its doors to visitors.
Reported by Smithsonian - WEIRD NEWS
Creepy Nuts regret their band name but would pick another weird one
The Japanese musical duo admit the unconventional name has been a burden for years; they still say they would likely choose something equally odd.
Reported by Malay Mail · with a Short - FINALLY, GOOD NEWS
Commanders run out the clock on themselves, settle for tie with Giants
Washington had the chance to beat New York in overtime, then let the clock expire and took a tie; a gift nobody asked for.
Reported by NBC News · with a Short - FLORIDA MAN MINUTE
Tilak Varma's casual approach leads to bizarre run-out
Indian cricketer Tilak Varma was dismissed after an unconventional approach at the crease, a run-out that the Times of India calls never seen before; the umpire was unavailable.
Reported by The Times of India · with a Short - PET OF THE DAY
When scientists changed how zoo lions eat, their wild side came out
Researchers altered the feeding method for captive lions, prompting the animals to exhibit more natural predatory behaviors—apparently lions perform better when they're not just handed lunch.
Reported by Vet Practice Magazine