Odd News
11 Dec
Dinosaurs have been a topic of fascination for decades, and every new discovery brings us closer to understanding their lives. Recently, scientists uncovered the remains of a 75-million-year-old tyrannosaur, and the findings are nothing short of amazing. The well-preserved fossil, belonging to a juvenile gorgosaurus, a close relative of the fearsome T. rex, has provided…
1 Dec
Meet Larry Alden Brown, Lon Bernard Brown, and Gene Carol Brown, the world's oldest living triplets (male), turning a remarkable 93 today. Originally from Kalvesta, Kansas, USA, born during the Great Depression, these brothers have quite a story to tell. Larry, the firstborn, recalls, "We were a late-in-life BIG surprise to our parents." Despite being…
23 Nov
Meirivone Rocha Moraes, a 37-year-old Brazilian woman, has captured headlines by marrying a rag doll. Her unconventional love story has been a rollercoaster of rumours, twists, and turns, from cheating speculations to unexpected adventures.
22 Nov
Tyler Young, a 29-year-old father battling schizophrenia, committed a horrific murder-suicide, taking the lives of his wife, 24-year-old Skylar Young, their four-month-old son, Bandin Young, and Skylar's nine-year-old daughter, Angel Isaac. The tragic event unfolded in their home on East 9th Street in Lorain, Ohio. Police were alerted to the scene at 10 am on…
20 Nov
Kelsey Hatcher, a 32-year-old woman from Alabama, shares her extraordinary experience of being born with two uteruses and the unexpected joy of carrying a baby in each. Kelsey, diagnosed with uterine didelphys, a condition known as a double uterus, discovered during a routine ultrasound that she was pregnant with twin girls. This condition, occurring in…
3 Nov
Callixte Nzamwita, a 71-year-old man from Rwanda, has spent the last 55 years in isolation due to an extreme fear of women. He began isolating himself at the age of 16, living in confinement where he did everything from sleeping to cooking and even urinating. This fear, known as gynophobia, is considered a specific phobia…
20 Oct 2023
A school in the United Kingdom has appointed an AI robot as principal.
17 Oct 2023
Cottesmore School, a prestigious institution located in West Sussex, has taken a unique step by appointing an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot as an integral part of its leadership team. The chatbot, named Abigail Bailey, is designed to work in tandem with human headmaster Tom Rogerson, sharing responsibilities and assisting in various aspects of school management.…
27 Sep 2023
An Indian great-grandmother, aged 92, has learned to read and write after going to school for the first time and inspiring others to join her, media and officials said Wednesday.
20 Sep 2023
A baby girl born in India with 26 fingers and toes is being called "divine" by her family, who believe she is the reincarnation of a Hindu goddess. The newborn, from Bharatpur in the northern state of Rajasthan, has seven fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot. Medical experts have said that…
12 Sep 2023
A rhinoceros attacked and killed one zookeeper and severely injured another in its enclosure in the Austrian city of Salzburg, authorities said Tuesday. The deadly attack occurred in the early morning hours, when a keeper was carrying out routine tasks in the Salzburg Zoo's rhino cage, police said in a statement. "For reasons still unknown,…
6 Sep 2023
In a remarkable twist of fate, Ahmed El-Husseini, a resident of El Salam City in Cairo, attests to have discovered a stone with a striking image resembling the Virgin Mary, along with what appears to be a tree trunk within it. Ahmed El-Husseini's journey began with a vivid dream he had when he was just…
Guardian Life
1 day ago
Iranian goalkeeper Hossein Hosseini has been banned by the Iranian Football federation for Hugging a female fan after a football game. The goalkeeper was banned and fined of approximately #6.2Million for his actions which is against the country's policy as far as both genders are concerned. The incident unfolded when a female supporter's hijab slipped,…
1 day ago
Nigerian chess master and founder, ‘Chess in Slums Africa’, Tunde Onakoya has returned to Nigeria after he broke the Guinness World Record for the longest time playing chess without losing a game. Onakoya broke the record of Norwegian players, Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad, who played for 56-hour, 9-minute in 2018. He made his…
1 day ago
A recent study conducted by UCLA Health has discovered a significant link between feelings of loneliness and cravings for high-calorie, sugary foods. The study found that lonely women show heightened brain activity in areas linked to cravings for food. Specifically, when viewing images of high-calorie foods like sugary treats, these women displayed increased brain activity…
1 day ago
Megan Thee Stallion, the Grammy-winning rapper, has been accused of harassment by her former cameraman, Emilio Garcia. Garcia, who has worked as a personal cameraman for the rapper from 2019 to 2023, has filed a lawsuit alleging a hostile work environment. Garcia alleges that he was trapped inside a moving vehicle with Megan Thee Stallion…
1 day ago
Isabel Idibia, the daughter of Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, known professionally as 2Face, and actress Annie Idibia, has voiced her displeasure over the portrayal of her parents in the popular Netflix series “Young, Famous and African.” “The way my parents were portrayed in Young, Famous and African is so wrong, I don’t like it.…
Music
3 days ago
Sasi Entertainment has taken a significant step forward by signing the talented artist known as Finess, whose real name is Iseoluwa Friday Aruwayo. This move marks a pivotal moment for both the label and the artist, signaling the beginning of a promising outcome for the Nigerian music space. For years, Sasi Entertainment has been quietly…
20 Apr
The music at the opening day of The Fabric of Courage, Somi’s week-long exhibition of the remarkable archives of the World Black Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC), which held for the second time it occurred, back in 1977, was a marvel to listen to.
20 Apr
David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is a Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He was born on November 21, 1992 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, to Nigerian parents Adedeji and Vero Adeleke. Davido is one of the most successful musician in Nigeria and Africa at large, with lot's of good Songs and…
20 Apr
As the 2024 edition of the music reality competition, Nigerian Idol, premieres tomorrow, ardent followers of the show are already buzzing with excitement and ready to root for their favourite contestants.
13 Apr
For decades, Port Harcourt city has nestled some of Afrobeats’ biggest stars. From Ajebo Hustlers to Omah Lay, Timaya, Burna Boy, Mercy Chinwo and many others, the garden city has become a birthplace of music stars renowned mostly for their unique artistries.
Film
3 days ago
After a successful 10-week training programme, the British Council Film Lab Africa programme has announced the selection of 20 grant recipients in the short film and microfilms categories for opportunities to get funding for their various film projects. Brenda Fashugba, British Council's Creative Economy Lead, Sub Saharan Africa and Head of Arts Nigeria made the…
19 Apr
Eniola Ajao's new movie "Ajakaju" has continued to smash box office records, crossing the N2OOmillion mark less than a month after its release. The indigenous epic film, co-produced by Anthills Studio and distributed by FilmoneNg, has captured the hearts of audiences across Nigeria, crossing the impressive N200 million mark in ticket sales, according to data…
16 Apr
Roy Madu, also known as the Towncrier is a man who loves his crafts so dearly. That is why, he never stops showing his creative side and telling African Stories through the art of filmmaking and making creative sounds. Madu's audacity to challenge norms and present authentic black African narrative in a most relatable manner…
6 Apr
They have been consistent as the ‘eastern stars’. Since they took the decision to venture into acting in 1999, the ever charming and delectable Chidinma and Chidebere Aneke, aka Aneke Twins, have not looked back.
6 Apr
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) and some non-governmental organisations have agreed to continue their collaboration to reduce the effects of tobacco and other harmful products towards achieving a ‘SmokefreeNollywood’.