MAY 22, 1998

IT WAS A FRIDAY
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Min Wage: $4.88
Home: $151,020.00
Gas: $1.44
Bread: $0.94
Milk: $3.21
Ticket: $5.16
Min Wage: $4.88
Home: $151,020.00
Gas: $1.44
Bread: $0.94
Milk: $3.21
Ticket: $5.16
📅 The Context
👽 Weird News
WEIRD NEWS

Record Player Found in Turtle's Natural Habitat

In a jaw-dropping twist straight out of a nature documentary gone rogue, a record player was unearthed in the serene nat...

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WEIRD NEWS

Elusive Goat Evades Capture in City for Weeks

In a caprine caper that has captivated a city and left law enforcement scratching their heads, a spirited goat named "Dy...

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WEIRD NEWS

Hamster Hijacks Toy Car, Causes Mini Traffic Jam

In a bizarre twist straight out of a Saturday morning cartoon, a hamster named Speedy has taken the toy car world by sto...

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WEIRD NEWS

Creative Crook Steals Lawn Decorations for Art Project

In a bizarre twist worthy of a modern art exhibit, a crafty crook in 1998 turned the quaint suburb of Maplewood into an ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Runaway Bride's Curlers Lead Police on Wild Chase

In a bizarre blend of romance and mayhem that could only belong to a small town, a runaway bride’s rollercoaster of a ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Bear Breaks Into Bakery, Devours All the Donuts

In a shocking turn of events that has left a small Colorado town both bewildered and amused, a hungry bear broke into a ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Ice Cream Truck Swarmed by Bees in Sweet Rebellion

In an unexpected twist on the classic summer delight, an ice cream truck in Madison, Wisconsin, found itself at the cent...

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WEIRD NEWS

Pigeon Wears Stolen Necklace, Mystery Solved

In an unexpected twist worthy of a Hollywood script, a pigeon in East London found itself at the center of a baffling he...

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WEIRD NEWS

Library Cat Borrows Books, Returns Them Late

In a purr-fectly hilarious twist on typical library behavior, a cat named Nimbus has found himself at the center of a fu...

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WEIRD NEWS

Pranksters Fill Public Fountain with Jelly

In a sticky turn of events that has left citizens of a small town both bewildered and giggling, pranksters took their sh...

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WEIRD NEWS

Giant Inflatable Duck Causes Traffic Chaos

In a quack-tastic turn of events on a sunny Thursday morning in 1998, a colossal inflatable duck took to the roads of do...

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WEIRD NEWS

Man Arrested for Playing Bagpipes at 3 AM in Peace Protest

In a melodious clash of civic duty and sleep deprivation, a local man was arrested early Saturday morning after unleashi...

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WEIRD NEWS

Woman Hopes to Break Record with 99-Foot Wool Scarf

In a chilly corner of the cozy town of Purlington, local knitting aficionado Gladys McFadden has set her needles—and p...

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WEIRD NEWS

Squirrel Caught Shoplifting Candy Bars

In a daring daylight escapade that could rival a blockbuster heist movie, a pint-sized criminal took the streets of a sl...

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WEIRD NEWS

Town Mistakes UFO Landing for Carnival Attraction

In a twist that could only be rivaled by a Hollywood blockbuster, the quaint town of Maplewood found itself at the cente...

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WEIRD NEWS

Surfer Finds Message in a Bottle from 1898

**Surf's Up for History! Surfer Discovers Century-Old Message in a Bottle!** In an astonishing twist of time and tide,...

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WEIRD NEWS

Inventor Creates Self-Stirring Soup Spoon

In a culinary breakthrough that’s stirring up excitement (and soup), a quirky inventor from suburban Ohio has unveiled...

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WEIRD NEWS

Prank Leads to Eruptions of Suds in Local Fountain

In a bubbling spectacle that could only be described as a soap opera gone awry, the usually serene town fountain of Spud...

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WEIRD NEWS

Escaped Ostrich Leads Police on a 5-Mile Chase

In a scene that could only be described as an avian caper of epic proportions, an ostrich escaped from a Pennsylvania fa...

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WEIRD NEWS

Bull Plays Escape Artist, Tours Downtown

A mischievous bull named Buster turned downtown into his personal amusement park yesterday, charming locals and sparking...

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WEIRD NEWS

Man on Low-Carb Diet Steals Potatoes from Warehouse

In a spud-tacular twist of fate, a man on an intense low-carb diet was caught red-handed in a potato heist straight out ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Inventor's Mechanical Shoes Get Tied Up

In a bizarre twist of fate that could only happen to an inventor, Giles “Giddy” Griffin found himself literally tied...

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WEIRD NEWS

Parrot Starts Small Fire, Blames the Dog

In a feather-flapping twist of fate that could only be described as a "barking mad" incident, a parrot in a suburban hom...

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WEIRD NEWS

Magician Disappears During Performance, Reappears at Nearby Coffee Shop

In a jaw-dropping twist of fate (or perhaps a cleverly executed trick), local magician David "The Dazzler" Delaney vanis...

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WEIRD NEWS

Teens Realize Breaking World Record Has 100 Consequences

In a twist that can only be described as a teenage plot twist straight out of a coming-of-age movie, a group of ambitiou...

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WEIRD NEWS

Cat Takes Over Local News Broadcast, Causes Viral Sensation

In a spectacular turn of events that had the world purring with delight, a feisty feline by the name of Whiskers went fr...

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WEIRD NEWS

Man Claims to Have Grown 123-Pound Cabbage

In a vegetable victory that has left both skeptics and salad enthusiasts reeling, a man from Anytown, USA, has taken the...

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WEIRD NEWS

Mysterious Face Appears in Tree Bark, Draws Crowds

In a story that could make even the most seasoned soap opera writers envious, residents of a sleepy little town in Orego...

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WEIRD NEWS

Faulty 'Dancing' Streetlamp Turns Sidewalk Into Dancefloor

**Faulty 'Dancing' Streetlamp Turns Sidewalk Into Dancefloor: Is This the Next Big Thing in Urban Entertainment?** In a...

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WEIRD NEWS

Town's Entire Stock of Cheese Disappears Overnight

In a bizarre turn of events that has left the quaint town of Cheddar Grove in utter dismay, the entire stock of cheese...

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WEIRD NEWS

Kid's Science Project Involves Building a Rocket, Launch Surprises Neighbors

In a stunning twist that left a sleepy neighborhood buzzing with excitement, local fifth-grader Timmy Thompson turned hi...

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WEIRD NEWS

Rooster Learns to Play Harmonica, Gains Local Fame

In a feather-ruffling headline that has gripped the small town of Clucksville, a rather melodious rooster named Harmonio...

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WEIRD NEWS

Festival Celebrates 'Mad Hatter' Day with Wild Parade

In an eccentric swirl of color and chaos, the quaint town of Millville transformed into a fantastical wonderland on Tues...

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WEIRD NEWS

Dog Presumed Lost Found Inside Local Bakery

In an astonishing twist of fate worthy of a Disney blockbuster, a plucky pooch presumed lost has been discovered living ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Wind Blows Inflatable Paul Bunyan Across State Lines

In a bizarre twist that left residents scratching their heads and law enforcement chasing down inflatable giants, a whim...

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WEIRD NEWS

Snake Found Hitchhiking in Passenger's Luggage

In a bizarre twist that slithers straight into the annals of travel misadventures, a passenger’s luggage became the un...

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WEIRD NEWS

Sinkhole Revealed to Be Entrance to Secret Underground City

In a jaw-dropping turn of events that sounds like the plot of a cheesy action flick, a sinkhole in downtown Springfield,...

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WEIRD NEWS

Man Floats Across Lake on Too-Heavy Candy Bar Wrapper

In a bizarre confectionery caper that sounds straight from the pages of a comic strip, local hero and self-proclaimed ca...

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WEIRD NEWS

'Get Well Soon' Balloons Escort Runaway Bed Down Highway

In an astonishing event that could only happen in the whimsical world of 1998, a runaway hospital bed took a brisk jaunt...

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WEIRD NEWS

Flock of Sheep Mistakenly Applied for Car Loan

In a woolly twist of fate that has left both bankers and bleaters scratching their heads, a flock of sheep in a quaint W...

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WEIRD NEWS

Actor's Prop Sword Mistaken for Rare Artifact

In a turn of events that has left both Hollywood and the archaeological community in stitches, a prop sword from a long-...

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WEIRD NEWS

Empty Coffin Causes Panic During Live Broadcast

In a bizarre turn of events that could only happen live on television, a routine segment on a local news station turned ...

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WEIRD NEWS

Child's Homework Accidentally Auctioned at Local Fair

In a bizarre twist of fate that would leave even the most seasoned auctioneer scratching their head, a child’s homewor...

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WEIRD NEWS

Billboard Dispute Culminates in Irreverent Artistic Battle

In a bizarre turn of events that unfolded in the heart of a sleepy suburban town, a billboard dispute has ignited an art...

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WEIRD NEWS

Music Band's Controversial Gigs Performed at Korn Factory

**Rock 'n' Roll at the Korn Factory: When Heavy Metal met Corn Rows!** In an unprecedented twist worthy of a rock opera...

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WEIRD NEWS

Undercover Shopper Approved as Bowling Champion

In a shocking twist straight out of a sitcom, a local undercover shopper has been crowned the Bowling Champion at the Ro...

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WEIRD NEWS

Duck Rescued From Tight Situation Becomes Mascot

In a quacking twist that could rival the most daring of rescue scenarios, a duck named Dilly has traded in her tight spo...

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WEIRD NEWS

Ghost Tours of Abandoned Library Get Spooky Reviews

In a twist that could only be pulled from a chapter of a ghostwriter’s imagination, the famed Ghost Tours of the Aband...

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WEIRD NEWS

Llama Joins Marathon Runners, Finishes Race

In a twist that would leave even the most ambitious sports pundit scratching their heads, a llama named Bob made a surpr...

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WEIRD NEWS

Local Filmmaker Creates Short Film About Escaped Lettuce

In a bizarre twist of local artistry and culinary chaos, Springfield’s very own indie filmmaker, Max Cropper, has unve...

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WEIRD NEWS

Outrage Over Trivial Pursuit Card Misprint

In a scandal that’s rocked the board game world to its very core, a trivial misprint on the beloved Trivial Pursuit ca...

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🗞️ Front Page News

IN OTHER NEWS...

🎬 Top 10 Movies
📺 Top 10 TV Shows
🦸 Top 5 Comics
The Authority #1
$100
300 #1
$300
Hellboy: The Chained Coffin and Others
$30
Transformers: Generation 2 #12
$165
Inhumans #1
$150
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Furby
$30.00
Pokémon Trading Card Game
$150.00
Bionicle
$300.00
Game Boy Color
$150.00
Beanie Babies
$10.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1998 Pokémon 1st Edition Charizard Holo
$500,000
1998 Kobe Bryant Skybox Premium Autographics
$2,500
1998 Magic: The Gathering Gaius Cradle
$60,000
1998 Michael Jordan Upper Deck Game Jersey
$2,700,000
1998 One Piece Romance Dawn Promo
$7,000
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
$150.00
Half-Life
$140.33
Metal Gear Solid
$45.00
StarCraft
$200.00
Resident Evil 2
$243.85
💰 Financial Snapshot

COST OF LIVING

Min Wage $4.88
Home $151,020.00
Gas $1.44
Bread $0.94
Milk $3.21
Ticket $5.16

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