By Estelle
Fact-checked by Darci Heikkinen
In a world filled with serious news, these bizarre stories from 2025 will surely surprise you. Here are ten of the craziest tales that caught attention this year!
10. Nuns on the Run
Three elderly nuns in Austria made headlines after escaping a retirement home they did not want to live in. With the help of former students and a locksmith, they returned to their convent, Kloster Goldenstein, much to the dismay of local authorities, who found the nuns’ return “incomprehensible.” Despite the police's concerns, the nuns are reportedly content in their old home.
9. Is That a Crossbow Bolt?
In Ancona, Italy, a 64-year-old man was discovered with a crossbow bolt embedded in his forehead. He had survived for two days in this condition before being rushed to the hospital. Miraculously, he underwent successful surgery, although his recovery status is still unknown.
8. Meow
Residents in Wirral, England, were spooked by a man in a cat costume making strange noises and crawling up a hill. Some viewed it as a prank, while others were genuinely frightened. The identity and motivation of the "cat gimp" remain a mystery.
7. No Werewolves on My Watch
In Salt Lake City, a man attacked another with a wooden stake, believing him to be a werewolf. Jose Manuel Perez's bizarre delusion led to a violent altercation, but the victim managed to escape and alert the police, resulting in Perez's arrest for aggravated robbery.
6. Box Demon
In Pennsylvania, a homeowner encountered a person wearing a paper plate mask on their porch, declaring themselves the "box demon" while leaving a mysterious box. The police later identified the individual but did not disclose their identity, assuring that there was no public safety concern.
5. Freedom!
A kangaroo named Sheila escaped from her owner's property in Alabama, causing chaos on Interstate 85. After a brief adventure, Sheila was safely tranquilized and returned home, unharmed.
4. Sometimes Horror Stories Come True
A babysitter in Kansas found a man hiding under a child's bed after the child complained about a monster. The babysitter's quick thinking led to the man's arrest, revealing he had previously lived in the house and posed a serious threat.
3. In the Wrong Paws
A man in Ohio was accidentally shot by his own dog when the pit bull stepped on a loaded gun lying on the bed. The incident resulted in a minor injury, but it highlighted the dangers of having firearms around pets.
2. Attack of the Giant Fish
During a performance in a Chinese aquarium, a "mermaid" named Mariia Zelenina was attacked by a Chinese sturgeon. The fish tried to bite her head, leading to facial injuries and a hospital visit, much to the shock of onlookers.
1. But What If It Malfunctions?
In China, a new public restroom system requires users to scan a QR code to receive toilet paper, sparking outrage and concerns over accessibility. Critics point out potential issues, like dead phone batteries or system malfunctions, raising questions about this unusual approach to reducing waste.
These stories remind us that reality can often be stranger than fiction, providing a much-needed dose of levity in our daily lives!