Here are a few weird news stories from around the world:

1 “Man Marries His Smartphone in Las Vegas”:

In 2016, a man named Aaron Chervenak married his smartphone in a chapel in Las Vegas to make a statement about our obsession with technology.

2 “Australian Town Overrun by Giant Earthworms”:

In 2020, heavy rains caused giant earthworms, known as Gippsland earthworms, to emerge from the ground in an Australian town, shocking locals.

3 “Japanese Man Has Been Eating Only Pizza for Over 25 Years”:

In 2015, a Japanese man named Naoto Matsumura gained fame for his diet consisting solely of pizza. He claimed to have eaten pizza three times a day for over 25 years.

4 “Town in Norway Withdraws from World Time Zone”:

The small town of Sommarøy in Norway declared itself a time-free zone in 2019, with residents advocating for flexible working hours and enjoying the midnight sun during the summer months.

5 “German Man Builds Jet-Powered Beetle”:

A German engineer modified a Volkswagen Beetle in 2017 by fitting it with a jet engine, making it capable of reaching speeds of up to 300 mph.

Please note that these stories might be unusual or peculiar, but their accuracy and current relevance may vary.