LSU Fans Set New College World Series Record with Order of 21,435 Jell-O Shots

Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter June 20 (UPI) — Louisiana State University supporters have set a new record in an unconventional College World Series tradition. They successfully ordered and consumed over 21,000 Jell-O shots from Rocco’s Pizza and Cantina in Omaha. Kevin Culjat, the owner of Rocco’s Pizza and Cantina, introduced the concept of Jell-O …

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Baboons Desperately Cling to Bridge to Evade Lions

Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter This troop of baboons found themselves trapped several feet above the ground, encircled by lions. Stranded with no escape, the baboons resorted to clinging onto the bridge! Mike Botes, a guide at MalaMala Game Reserve in South Africa, managed to capture this intriguing and amusing behavior on video. He shared …

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Ohio Woman Defiantly Keeps 9.5-Foot Werewolf in Yard Despite Challenges

Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter June 19 (UPI) — A woman in Ohio has made a bold decision to keep a strikingly tall werewolf statue in her yard, despite a warning from the city authorities. Mary Simmons, a resident of Dayton, purchased the 9 1/2-foot werewolf as a Halloween decoration in October and decided to …

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Kentucky Lottery grants man $50,000 ‘pre-birthday surprise’

Robert Fisher purchased a $5 scratch-off lottery ticket and was pleasantly surprised when he won a significant prize of $50,000. This stroke of luck was a delightful “early birthday present” for Fisher. The Kentucky Lottery was kind enough to provide a photo for reference. Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter June 16 (UPI) — A gentleman …

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Missouri Hotel Complies with 40-Year-Old Gift Certificate

Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter June 16 (UPI) — A Kansas City, Missouri hotel has recently made headlines by agreeing to honor a 40-year-old gift certificate discovered by a local couple inside their wedding album. Tim and Melinda O’Brien recall spending their wedding night in 1983 at the now-defunct Muehlebach Hotel. As the couple prepares …

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Pig Finally Caught in Pennsylvania after Escaping for Multiple Days

Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter June 16 (UPI) — After eluding authorities for several days, a wandering pig in Pennsylvania has found a new home at a sanctuary. Officers from Manheim Township Police responded to multiple calls about a pig roaming freely in the Hamilton Park neighborhood of Lancaster Township. In a news release, police …

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Florida Man Sets New World Record with Collection of Dalmatians

Scott Erbele, a resident of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, proudly possesses an astounding 1,152 dalmatian-related items, earning him a prestigious Guinness World Record. (Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records) Stay updated! Subscribe to the UPI Odd Newsletter June 16 (UPI) — A passionate hobbyist from Florida, Scott Erbele, has been recognized by the Guinness World Records …

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