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Weird & Wondrous True Stories From Around The Globe

WorldEchoNow Team

Nov 3, 2025

Weird & Wondrous True Stories From Around The Globe

Strange #1: Elderly Nuns Escape Retirement Home to Return to Convent

In Austria, three elderly nuns living in a retirement home plotted an escape to return to their old convent at Kloster Goldenstein in Elsbethen. Read more at Listverse.

Strange #2: Crossbow Bolt Found Embedded in Man’s Forehead — He Survived

Crossbow Accident

In August 2025 in Ancona, Italy, a 64-year-old man was found with a crossbow bolt embedded in his forehead — and he survived. Neurosurgeons said a millimeter difference would have been fatal. Read more at Listverse.

Strange #3: Dog “Shoots” Owner after Trigger Accident

In March 2025, a pit bull accidentally triggered a gun while jumping on its owner, grazing his thigh. Read more at Listverse.

Strange #4: Giant Fish Attacks Underwater “Mermaid” Performer

Mermaid Fish Attack

In January 2025 in China’s Xishuangbanna Primitive Forest Park, a 22-year-old “mermaid” performer was inside an aquarium tank when a large sturgeon attacked her headgear, causing injuries. More details at Listverse.

Strange #5: QR-Code Toilet Paper Dispenser Sparks Outrage

QR Toilet Paper

In September 2025, a public restroom in China dispensed toilet paper only after scanning a QR code and watching an ad. Many questioned what would happen if phones had no internet. Source: Listverse.

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