Every year, we come across a fair share of weird and bizarre stories which are often funny, sometimes shocking and leave the readers scratching their heads. As 2018 draws curtains, we bring to you a curated list of some of the most bizarre and funny stories that went viral this year. Here's a look in pictures!
Updated On: 2019-07-10 12:10 PM IST
A 30-year-old British woman from Bristol claimed that she has had sex with at least 20 ghosts since she was a teenager as she wasn't looking for a new relationship. However, things changed for her when she went on a business trip to Australia. She said that she came into contact with an apparition when she went on a nature hike in the country and felt sparks like none she has ever known. The things grew to the point that the Brit woman even expressed her desire to marry and have her ghost's baby on the British show 'ITV This Morning.'
The horses in a resort in Qatar had the time of their lives with amenities like a swimming pool, beauty parlour, gymnasium, personal trainers and a maternity unit etc. The horses experienced a refined lifestyle that closely resembles a five-star spa resort than a traditional stud farm. The Al Shaqab equestrian centre is home to 740 horses with long, cool rows of indoor stables. From leg-stretching gallops on a private racetrack, daily grooming sessions to individually getting tailored fitness programs, the horses enjoyed it all.
The death of two Rajasthan lawmakers triggered tension among the state's MLAs, who feared that the secretariat building has 'negative energies and evil souls', demanding a 'havan' and other religious ceremonies to get rid of them. 'The land on which secretariat stands had once accommodated a burial ground and crematorium and hence the evil souls are dominating,' said one minister who demanded a havan. The secretariat building was constructed in 2001 and accommodated a crematorium in its vicinity.
An international retail company, which deals in clothing and accessories, introduced 'check mini skirt' that had an uncanny resemblance to traditional Indian lungis. The sarong-style skirt was being sold at Zara's UK online store at 69.99 pounds, which is equal to more than Rs 6,250. A sarong is typically worn by men around their waist in India and South East Asian countries, like Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Thailand and Myanmar. The clothing giant described the item as a 'flowing skirt with draped detail in the front, slit detail at the hem. Zip fastening in the back hidden along the seam.'
