13 Headlines We Plugged Into Our Brains Like A Baker’s Dozen Of Na’vi Neural Whips

Ah, the news. Where would we be without it? It's the one thing that can always be relied upon to keep us entertained, informed, and, occasionally, completely and utterly baffled. From the weird to the wonderful, the news often brings us stories that are so strange, they could almost be too weird to be true.

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In this collection of curious, strange, and sometimes downright bizarre stories, we have compiled a list of 13 news items that might make you shake your head in disbelief. From officers shooting people by mistake to children breaching White House security, these stories may leave you wondering what the world is coming to.This list is dedicated to those stories that are so weird, they almost seem too good to be true. These stories will make you laugh, cry, and, most of all, scratch your head in bewilderment.

So, without further ado, here are 13 news stories very nearly too weird to be true. Enjoy.