15 Weird Headlines That Left Us Questioning Reality

Steven Tyler has prom on the brain.

Ah, the ever-changing world of the 21st century. What a time to be alive! Every day brings new and exciting developments, from the latest trends to the most outrageous news stories. But no matter what the headlines, one thing is for certain: there is never a dull moment! 

Take this collection of stories, for example. From Edie Falco’s surprise at learning that her movie “Avatar” hasn’t even been released yet, to a pastor in Brooklyn attempting extortion, to a dog groomed to look like the Grinch, these stories have it all. A man’s brother kidnapped for a pet dog ransom, a Senator’s attempt to make the internet a PG-13 zone, salads that cause serious hallucinations, a Tory MP’s outrageous comments about NHS workers, Steven Tyler’s criticism of Metallica, two women fined for helping cats, a police officer’s near-fatal fentanyl overdose, a joint effort between Jacinda Ardern and David Seymour for a good cause, a plastic surgeon sued by 50 Cent for using his photo to promote penis enhancement surgery, and an Iranian professor’s criticism of North Korea’s lack of study opportunities. 

This list of stories is sure to keep you entertained and informed. So, without further ado, let’s dive into this collection of the weird and wonderful news stories of 2022.

Iranian Professor Slams North Korean Education System.

Iran Intl / Sky 

Aromatherapy gone wrong: two human fatalities and one raccoon.

NBC

50 Cent sues surgeon: "No penis promotion without my permission!"

Entrepreneur

Innocent woman faces 4 years in prison – until judge steps in.

WXYZ / CNBC 

Extortion

CNN

Tory MP earns 400K: NHS workers should be grateful?

Wales Online

Salads: not as safe as you thought?

The Age

Senator Lee's IODA: No more sexy times online.

Xbiz

Edie Falco: Thought she'd bombed in "Avatar," but it hasn't even been released yet.

Variety / NY Times 

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