# Thousands of citizens disappear each year on purpose in Japan. Mexico City is sinking so fast it can be seen from space.

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Podcast: [Weird AF News | Weird News Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/weird-af-news-weird-news-daily-686105)
Published: 2026-05-07T22:08:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/weirdaf/episodes/Thousands-of-citizens-disappear-each-year-on-purpose-in-Japan--Mexico-City-is-sinking-so-fast-it-can-be-seen-from-space-e3j12b5
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Former Chick-Fil-A employee arrested for $80 mac n cheesy scheme. Mexico City is sinking so fast it can be seen from outer space. 80,000 people disappear annually in Japan to start a new life. Weird AF News is the only daily weird news podcast in the world. Weird news 5 days/week and on Friday it's only Floridaman. SUPPORT by joining the Weird AF News Patreon http://patreon.com/weirdafnews - OR buy Jonesy a coffee at http://buymeacoffee.com/funnyjones Buy MERCH: https://weirdafnews.merchmake.com/ - Check out the official website https://WeirdAFnews.com and FOLLOW host Jonesy at http://instagram.com/funnyjones - wants Jonesy to come perform standup comedy in your city? Fill out the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvYbm8Wgz3Oc2KSDg0-C6EtSlx369bvi7xdUpx_7UNGA_fIw/viewform

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