Bizarre Weird News
February 2013 Archives
Was It a ‘Phantom Pregnancy’ or Did the Hospital Steal Brazilian Woman’s Child?
February 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A woman in Brazil is claiming that despite what doctors are saying, she gave to birth to a child that was stolen by hospital staff. When 19-year-old Layane Santos was in her 38th month continue reading »
Chilean Prisoners Perform Flashmob Dance (VIDEO)
February 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Dozens of inmates at a prison in Santiago, Chile take a break from their daily chores to perform a dance routine for the country's prisons minister. Thousands on prisoners jump and dance in unison to Queen's hit "We Will Rock You" blasts over loudspeakers continue reading »
Mexican Senator Jailed for Refusing Breathalyzer, Admits to Drinking Tequila
February 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Mexican Sen. Jorge Emilio Gonzalez said Monday that he spent several hours in a police cell for refusing to submit to a breathalyzer after drinking four tequilas and knowing he wouldn't pass the test. continue reading »
Church in Mexico Has ‘Traffic Signal’ to Tell Worshippers If It’s Safe to Leave
February 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Red means, STOP. A church in Mexico has installed a ‘traffic signal’ inside the place of worship in an attempt to keep parishioners safe from the constant violence outside its walls. continue reading »
LATINO BLOTTER: Colombian Wife Pours Boiling Water on Husband’s Genitals After Learning he Cheated
February 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Police are still looking for a Colombian woman who poured boiling water on her husband’s genitals as he slept. On Tuesday, Yolivel Lopez allegedly poured boiling water on to continue reading »
Man in Uruguay Killed by Lightning in Resort Town
February 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A 24-year-old man was struck and killed by lightning while enjoying an outing at the popular Montoya beach in Barra de Maldonado, one of the most upscale districts in the Uruguayan continue reading »
Yuck! Brazilian Father Replaces Son’s Candy Egg With Real Egg (VIDEO)
February 15, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A viral video of a Brazilian father pranking his son has been causing quite a bit of controversy since hitting the web. In the video uploaded to YouTube a father gives his son what he tells him is a Kinder continue reading »
Nearly 1,000 Injured After Large Meteorite Explodes Over Russia
February 15, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A large meteorite exploded Friday over an sparsely populated region of Russia's Ural Mountains, leaving nearly 1,000 injured and sparking panic. The rare event occurred just hours before an asteroid was due continue reading »
LATINO BLOTTER: ‘Schizophrenic’ Prisoner Escapes Custody During Transfer
February 14, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A Florida prisoner `being driven by officers to another jail in Nevada reportedly escaped custody this week by injuring a detective during a stop just outside Dallas, Texas. continue reading »
Chinese in Costa Rica Break Fried Rice Record
February 14, 2013 | by HS News Staff
It may come as a surprise to those visiting Costa Rica that whether you are in a small town or large city, Chinese food is almost never too far away, thanks in large part to the Chinese living in the country. continue reading »
New York City’s “Naked Cowboy” to Wed Patricia Cruz
February 14, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The man known as New York City's "Naked Cowboy" recently told TMZ he's about to get hitched. The bride-to-be is named Patricia Cruz, and the two plan to wed on Friday. The wedding will continue reading »
Jessica Alba Steps into Jimmy Kimmel’s “Kissing Booth” (VIDEO)
February 14, 2013 | by HS News Staff
During her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel’s late night talk show, Jessica Alba stepped into his “Celebrity Kissing Booth.” Though understandably apprehensive, the married mother of two wa continue reading »
“Ape Woman” Given Proper Burial More Than 150 Years After Death
February 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Born in 1834 in Mexico, Pastrana was born with hypertrichosis terminalis, a deformity that caused the development of an oversized jaw, excess facial hair growth, her ears and nose were unusually large, and her teeth were irregular. continue reading »
Python Challenge: 50 Captured Out of 100,000 Living in Everglades
February 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff
At least 50 snakes were captured in Florida's Python Challenge, part of an effort to control an invasive species that has been ravaging native wildlife in the Everglades. continue reading »
BRAZIL: Four Dead After Carnival Float Hit Power Line
February 12, 2013 | by HS News Staff
At least four people died and six were injured in the wee hours Tuesday when a Carnival float caught fire during a samba school parade in the Brazilian city of Santos, paramedics said. continue reading »
