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. 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments—I’d love to hear them! 🔔 Subscribe for more weird news, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode! Don’t forget to subscribe.-------------------------Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, Cults & Queens https://podfollow.com/queens---------------------------SUPPORT ME————————ONE OFF DONATIONS: Paypal - paypal.me/macabrelondonKO-FI: ko-fi.com/macabrelondonPATREON: www.patreon.com/macabrelondonAMAZON WISHLIST - http://amzn.eu/dJxEf1V​​​​​​MERCH! - https://macabrelondon-shop.fourthwall.com——————————-Thank you to our executive producer patrons - Christina, Christophe, Heathers Leg, Lisa, M, Ravelle, Sally, Sam, Sarah, Terri & VeronicaAnd to all of our wonderful £5 tier patrons...AmyAndreaAndrewClaire RClaire SCreepy PaperDavid RDeniseElizabethHelenIngeJoKathrynKellyLindalLizRachelShannonTalliTanyaThe Paranormal PrincessVeeZozoLAMAnd thanks to all other patrons too!————————SOCIAL MEDIA---------------------------------------------Insta: @nikkimacabrelondonX: @macabrelondonTikTok: @macabrelondonFacebook: @macabrelondonEmail: macabrelondon@hotmail.com---------------------------------------------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=6HB23ger6wwhttps://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/exclusive-punxsutawney-phil-surprises-starts-family-with-2-baby-groundhogs/Story 3 - Leap Year: https://www.npr.org/2024/02/26/1232986212/leap-day-explainedhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/68425035 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.