The Quirky Side of the World: This Week’s Unusual News

From the six-year-old in short trousers who took Washington by storm to why it’s dangerous to mess with Italian mothers, here is your weekly roundup of offbeat stories from around the world.

In America, a new rogue political superstar has emerged in the form of Guy Rose, the six-year-old son of US Republican John Rose. During a speech by his father in the House of Representatives, Guy made faces, stuck out his tongue, and mugged for the cameras, much to the amusement of onlookers. Later, on Fox News, when asked about his father’s job, Guy bluntly replied, “Boring stuff,” causing further embarrassment.

Meanwhile, in Italy, a pushy mother took extreme measures when her daughter only scored a pass in Latin, kicking her out of the car on a major motorway for her poor performance. The incident made headlines in Italian newspapers, highlighting the pressure some parents put on their children to excel academically.

In a surprising turn of events, two American magnet fishing fans found $100,000 of dirty money in a safe at the bottom of a pond. Despite turning the money over to the police, they were told the cash was too damaged to determine its value or authenticity. Now, they are hoping the Treasury in Washington will exchange their water-logged bills for crisp clean currency.

Lastly, a Finnish library forgave a borrower who returned a book 84 years late, citing World War II as the reason for the delay. The book, in surprisingly good condition, was put back on the shelves for others to enjoy, showcasing the borrower’s desire to do the right thing despite the long overdue return.