http://www.wtfnews.org/ Latest from WTF News - Weird and wacky news stories, images, and videos. en-us Mon, 20 May 2013 03:50:31 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/out-of-this-world/south-african-granny-accused-of-theft-is-beaten-up/ The gogo was accused of shoplifting — a crime that involves a suspended sentence, a warning or a fine. But in the savage world of the security guard, punishment is immediate, violent and brutal. WITHOUT MERCY, THE WOMAN IS BEATEN WITH BELTS, ROPES, A BROOM AND EVEN A RUBBER HAMMER. ]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:38:13 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/out-of-this-world/south-african-granny-accused-of-theft-is-beaten-up/ http://www.wtfnews.org/nature/isaacs-aftermath-animal-carcasses-washing-up-in-yards-wtsp-com/ Take a look at this video (caution: video may disturb some viewers). As Gerard Braud explains in the video, something unexpected happened after the water in his area started to recede. Carcasses of Nutria rats started washing in his yard. ]]> Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:13:51 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/nature/isaacs-aftermath-animal-carcasses-washing-up-in-yards-wtsp-com/ http://www.wtfnews.org/sports/2012-world-wife-carrying-contest/ Love your wife and want to show the world that you are, literally, ready to support her and carry her no matter which obstacles may stand on your way? Many felt that way on Saturday (July 7) at Finland's Wife Carrying World Championship Competition in Sonkajarvi. But only one lucky winner took home the coveted liquid trophy of this bizarre context: the weight of the winner's lady in beer. A Finnish lawyer from the capital Helsinki, Taisto Miettinen, comp... ]]> Mon, 09 Jul 2012 11:27:41 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/sports/2012-world-wife-carrying-contest/ http://www.wtfnews.org/world-news/israel-crowns-miss-holocaust-survivor-2012/ Israel has crowned Miss Holocaust 2012. Her name? Hava Hershkovitz. Hundreds of survivors in their 70s, 80s and 90s took part in the event in Haifa, which is meant to celebrate life and survival. It may have been an odd presentation, since 10 percent. ]]> Wed, 04 Jul 2012 06:11:32 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/world-news/israel-crowns-miss-holocaust-survivor-2012/ http://www.wtfnews.org/nature/fish-with-teeth-found-in-lake/ There is some concern about a fish with teeth found in an Illinois lake. KSDK received an email from a viewer saying there may be piranha's in Lake Lou Yaeger in Litchfield, Illinois. Jim Cadwell, the lake superintendent, says initially he was alarmed but after consulting with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources he learned the fish with teeth was actually a Pacu. He says a fisherman caught one back on June 7th and there were claims another was hooked ten da... ]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:36:40 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/nature/fish-with-teeth-found-in-lake/ http://www.wtfnews.org/law-politics/brooklyn-students-oblivious-to-the-significance-of-the-911-memorial-in-nyc/ Oh geez, let's be totally ignorant. Do kids these day have any respect? ]]> Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:18:23 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/law-politics/brooklyn-students-oblivious-to-the-significance-of-the-911-memorial-in-nyc/ http://www.wtfnews.org/general/weird-reporting-canadian-goes-to-buffalo-to-ask-americans-about-the-war-of-1812/ The Menzoid brings the gospel south of the border to educate our neighbours about a little conflict called the War of 1812. ]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:31:01 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/general/weird-reporting-canadian-goes-to-buffalo-to-ask-americans-about-the-war-of-1812/ http://www.wtfnews.org/entertainment/zombies-zombies-zombies/ With zombies madness running rampant, Matt Mogk from the Zombie Research Society shares everything you need to know about the most popular fictional monster in the world today. ]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:18:06 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/entertainment/zombies-zombies-zombies/ http://www.wtfnews.org/general/man-cuts-throat-with-chainsaw-on-birthday/ One Pennslyvania man celebrated his birthday with 80 stitches after a chainsaw job went awry. ]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 11:43:46 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/general/man-cuts-throat-with-chainsaw-on-birthday/ http://www.wtfnews.org/general/reporter-in-for-news-network-goes-around-asking-random-people-if-theyve-seen-a-mans-lost-balls/ This is absolutely nuts. Probably some of the best reporting in the history of reporting. Not sure if this is serious or not, but wow. ]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 12:46:57 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/general/reporter-in-for-news-network-goes-around-asking-random-people-if-theyve-seen-a-mans-lost-balls/