Weird news

16:10, 13 NOV 2023

Ryanair pilot reports UFO passed 'within 20 metres' of plane at 4000ft height

Other pilots have also reported seeing unidentified flying objects

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Grandad who became a meme for eating paint instead of yoghurt dies aged 91

Bobby, the grandfather who became famous when his granddaughter posted a picture of him when he ate paint thinking it was yoghurt has passed away at the age of 91

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'I quit my job as a mortician to become a ghost hunter'

Beckie-Ann first took an interest in ghosts while studying biology

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Irish Loch Ness watcher 'spots Monster emerging' in eye-popping footage

Eoin O’Faodhagain has been racking up sightings of the monster via webcam, but he reckons his latest is his strangest yet

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Dublin lads dig hole in beach that gets mistaken as 'meteor crater'

The heartbroken Dave Kennedy told Virgin Media he was "disappointed but he's still getting the rock analysed in the hopes that it wasn't a completely fruitless discovery"

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Flying Ant Day 2023: Expert tips on how to deal with swarms as they prepare to descend on Dublin

The flying insects are usually seen between the end of July and the middle of August for the mating season which is called 'Flying Ant Day'

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Irish people with these surnames could be heirs to huge fortunes

Hundreds of Irish-born people who have died in England or Wales have left fortunes behind which are yet to be passed on, and anyone who can prove they are related can make a claim

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Ryanair flag theory debunked as major feature on planes leaves people with questions

A travel fan discovered a "mistake" on the Ryanair aircraft - but all was not as it seemed

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Only those with eyes like a hawk can solve the tricky puzzle within seven seconds

People are frustrated over a new tricky brain teaser - but the task is simple, you must try and spot the odd number in the busy image within the timeframe

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Retired man spends 93 days at bottom of Atlantic - and reappears 'ten years younger'

Retired naval officer Joseph Dituri spent 93 days inside a 100sqft pod in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean to research the effects of a pressurised environment on the human body

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Man blows job interview 'in first five minutes' after failing trick test

An expert reveals how a job applicant ruined an interview as soon as he entered the door and gives advice on how do avoid that

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'I identify as a cat - this is what it's like to date a human'

Many have praised the couple's unconventional relationship

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Pet owners warned over mysterious pink substance in feeding bowls

The DSPCA has issued advice to pet owners on how to avoid the potentially harmful substance building up in bowls

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Adopted man discovers wife of six years is actually his sister

The man discovered he is related to the mother of his two children after trying to save her life by donating one of his kidneys

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Dublin Airport flight passengers stunned by 'close' call as plane passes near them

"It was really cool to see, before that I’d only ever heard about it happening sometimes"

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Only the smartest people can find the hidden man in this picture in 15 seconds

The puzzle simply asks: "Where is the Miller?"

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'Mystery sphere' washes up on Japan beach sparking investigation by baffled officials

The mysterious object is hollow and made of metal, and local authorities still can't decide what it is

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TikTok users say drinking lettuce water will help you sleep

Unlike many other TikTok trends, there is actually some science behind lettuce as a sleep aid

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Why do we wave at magpies? The serious superstitions behind the bird

These are the things that indicate the bird cannot be trusted

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These big bee signs on Dublin main roads have a very simple meaning

One Redditor received some hilarious responses when they asked about the the bee signs on the N11

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Why Friday the 13th is seen as such an unlucky date

Friday the 13th can strike fear into the heart of the superstitious. But what are the origins behind the day's association with misfortune?

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Lunar eclipse 2022: Rare blood moon to light up Irish skies

Astronomy Ireland

A lunar eclipse happens when the sun, earth, and moon align so that the moon passes into the earth's shadow

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How often should you change your bed sheets? Sleep expert reveals the answer

Research shows that almost half of single men don't wash their bed sheets for up to four months at a time

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Census 2022: Brilliant time capsule entries including one hilarious Dublin transport dig

Some people were very creative with their entries

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