# Strange News 19

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Podcast: [Theories of the Third Kind](https://stenobird.com/podcast/theories-of-the-third-kind-182573)
Published: 2026-06-12T13:00:00+00:00
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Strange News 19 covers six bizarre stories from around the world, including a fake bear attack insurance scam, a quadruple amputee cornhole player indicted for murder, an internet-famous dog stolen in China, a human skull found at a thrift store, an ex-CIA officer accused of stealing millions in gold bars, and a major social media addiction lawsuit against Meta and YouTube. In this episode of Theories of the Third Kind, we break down the strangest news stories making headlines, from true crime and bizarre scams to disturbing internet cases and shocking legal battles. If you’re searching for strange news, weird news, bizarre true crime, odd stories, conspiracy news, or unexplained headlines, this episode covers the strangest stories happening right now. Strange News 19. Watch the full episode on YouTube: ▶ https://bit.ly/TheoriesOfTheThirdKindYT Support the show + unlock bonus episodes: 🎧 300+ bonus video & audio episodes ▶ https://theoriesofthethirdkind.supercast.com

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