Macabre London 2024’s Weirdest News - February: Charlotte the Stingray Scandal, Groundhog Drama & Leap Year Mysteries!
Welcome back to another episode of Weird and Wonderful 2024 - we recap some of the strangest stories to have come out of February 2024.
🦈 Charlotte the Stingray: How did a stingray in North Carolina become a viral sensation for an impossible pregnancy? From theories of immaculate conception to unexpected tragedy, Charlotte’s story captivated the internet.
🦫 Punxsutawney Phil’s Prediction: The world-famous groundhog didn’t just forecast an early spring—he also became a dad! Discover the quirky history behind this annual tradition.
🗓️ Leap Year Lore: What makes February 29th so special? From rare birthdays to proposals, learn the fascinating facts behind leap years and why they matter more than you might think.
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Sources:
Story 1 - Charlotte the Stingray: https://www.teamecco.org/
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/01/nx-s1-5025232/charlotte-the-stingray-pregnant-dies-north-carolina
Story 2 - Groundhog Day: https://www.npr.org/2024/02/02/1228547493/groundhog-day-punxsutawney-phil-spring
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HB23ger6ww
Story 3 - Leap Year:
https://www.npr.org/2024/02/26/1232986212/leap-day-explained
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/68425035
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