If you thought August was just about back-to-school sales and late-summer humidity, think again. The week of August 11–17 delivered a buffet of bizarre, hilarious, and head-scratching headlines from around the globe. Here are ten of the strangest stories that made us laugh, gasp, and double-check the calendar.

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Drug Mule Cat Caught in Costa Rica

Prison guards intercepted a black-and-white feline smuggling 230 grams of marijuana and 67 grams of crack cocaine strapped to its fur. The cat was turned over to animal health authorities, presumably for rehab and a stern talking-to.

Kentucky Kid Orders $4,000 Worth of Lollipops

A second grader in Lexington used his mom’s phone to order 30 cases of Dum-Dums—over 70,000 lollipops—for a “carnival.” Amazon refunded the order, but the porch looked like Willy Wonka’s warehouse.

Bull Joyrides Scooter in India

A stray bull in Rishikesh hopped on a parked motor scooter, balanced it perfectly, and rode 50 feet before dismounting like a pro. CCTV footage confirmed: this was no ordinary cow.

“Worst Diarrhea Ever” Cancels Flight

A United Airlines flight was grounded after a passenger’s gastrointestinal emergency triggered a full hazmat response. The airline offered apologies and air fresheners.

Indiana Man Grows 29-Foot Sunflower

After relocating from Chernobyl (yes, really), a Hoosier resident cultivated a sunflower taller than most buildings in Delavan. Coincidence or radioactive gardening magic?

Chucky Doll Used in HOV Lane

A motorist in Arizona was pulled over for using a Chucky doll to qualify for the carpool lane. Authorities were not amused, but horror fans applauded the creativity.

Cessna Stolen Twice, Returned Cleaner

A man’s private plane was stolen—twice. Each time, it came back with upgrades and a fresh polish. Police suspect a “reverse gremlin” or a very confused valet.

Jellyfish Blamed for Nuclear Shutdown

A swarm of jellyfish clogged a North Sea power plant’s cooling system, prompting conspiracy theories that marine life is plotting against humanity. Nature strikes back.

Golf Tee Hairdo Breaks Record

A woman set a world record by sticking 87 golf tees into her hair. Guinness confirmed it, and local salons are now offering “tee-time” styling packages.

Emotional Support Rabbits for Wolves?

Spanish ranchers are using footage of Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson’s worst day to scare off wolves. The wolves, reportedly traumatized, are now requesting emotional support rabbits.

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From feline felonies to bovine joyrides, the world continues to prove that truth is stranger—and funnier—than fiction. Stay weird, Delavan.