005: Bake Like an Egyptian
In Episode 5, titled “Bake Like an Egyptian,” I dive into a wild mix of strange news, viral oddities, and head-scratching behavior that only the internet could make famous.
We kick things off with one of the most ironically moral carjackings ever. A thief in Oregon steals a running car—only to return minutes later to lecture the mom for leaving her kid inside. He threatens to call the police on her before driving away again. No joke. That’s peak weird news.
Then we take a historical deep-dive into the disturbing list of deadly things people used to think were totally safe. I’m talking asbestos insulation, radioactive toys, opium for babies, and even tapeworms sold for weight loss. Seriously, you’ll never look at vintage medicine the same way again.
Also in this episode, I highlight one of the strangest arrests to come out of Egypt lately. A baker was detained after decorating cupcakes with inappropriate shapes for a private birthday party. The pictures went viral, and the baker got swept up in a wave of moral outrage from Egyptian authorities—who clearly don’t share our views on frosting.
Finally, I explore the quirky world of “coffin clubs,” where seniors decorate their own caskets, and uncover the internet’s wildest house rules for classic board games like Monopoly, Clue, and Uno.
If you love bizarre crime stories, historical oddities, and funny weird news, this episode is a must-listen. Subscribe to News with Bill on your favorite podcast platform and join me each week as we unpack the absurd.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Car Thief Threatened to Call Cops on His Victim
- Deadly Things We Used to Think Were Safe
- Pensioners Are Learning How to Make Their Own Caskets
- Egyptian Baker Arrested for Inappropriate Cupcakes
- Extra Rules Added to Popular Games by Families
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