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Doctors in the U.S found a way to have fewer organ donors by using pig kidneys in humans. During 2025, Tim Andrew was the second person to get medically tested.Tim only lasted about 9 months. Scientists hope it could help thousands of people with kidney failure.
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During a virtual court case, in Detroit Officer Matthew Jackson forgot to wear pants. Everyone could see him on their screens. Jackson admitted that he was only wearing underwear with his police uniform shirt because he thought only his upper body would be visible. The judge was surprised and reminded everyone that they still need to dress properly.
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A 50-year-old man in a wheelchair in Detroit, saw a cockroach and decided to kill it by throwing his shoe at it. He had a small revolver hidden inside that shoe. When the revolver hit the ground, it went off and hit the man in the foot.
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A babysitter was taking care of a young child; the kid said there might be a monster under the bed. The babysitter decided to check under the bed to prove there was nothing there. When she bent down she was shocked to see an adult man hiding there. The man was a stranger and did not belong in the house.
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After spending nine months in space, two astronauts were finally able to return safely to Earth. The astronauts stayed focused and hopeful. They used their time to do science experiments, repair and check their spacecraft; effort paid off when, after many talks between NASA and other space agencies, a plan was created to bring them home.
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In Kentucky, an 8‑year‑old boy named Liam accidentally ordered about 70,000 Dum Dums lollipops, worth more than $4,000, using his mom’s phone. Liam said he wanted the candy to use as prizes for a carnival he wanted to host. When dozens of huge boxes arrived at their house, the company gave her a full refund.
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Beavers, often called “nature’s engineers,” protected several towns from serious flooding. During a time of heavy rain, local rivers and streams started to overflow and were close to causing more than a million dollars in damage. In just two days, beavers built a series of strong dams across several waterways.
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In China, an elderly woman named Zhang tried a very unusual home remedy for her back pain. She believed that eating frogs might help, so she ate five frogs in one day. Instead of feeling better, she soon started to feel sick and went to see a doctor. The doctors treated her and told her that eating frogs is not a safe or effective way to treat back pain.
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A 28-year-old woman named Melissa Schlarb was driving to work. Then, she saw a bald eagle flying above the road carrying a dead cat in its claws. Suddenly, the eagle dropped the cat, and it crashed straight through her car’s windshield, shattering the glass.
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A 57-year-old man in Italy hid his mother’s death for about three years so he could keep getting her pension money. He even dressed up as her and went to a government office to renew her ID.
Weird And Crazy Stories of 2025
Mereme Touka, Reporter
December 13, 2025
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Mereme Touka, Reporter
Meet Mereme. She was born on 04/03/2011. Her name means “princess,” which her grandfather gave her. Mereme’s native languages are Arabic and French. She is a new reporter, joining The Paper Cut this year to write about stories, news, adventures, and more. Mereme is looking forward to getting better at writing by the end of the year. She loves walking around at night, winter, and the color grey. Mereme puts her family first, even though she has ups and downs with them. At home, she likes to listen to music, watch anime, or order food.
