Ludicrous Recent Headlines That Are 100% Real

Have you ever come across a ridiculous headline that makes you do a double take and examine closer to make sure it's not The Onion? Well 2020 has been one long explosion of absurd news stories that read like satire and headlines sometimes too outrageous to believe. Twitter account @theon1on has done a pretty good job keeping track of all the real-life weirdness that might have slipped through the cracks. While you were reading the latest pandemic news, you might have missed the guy who sold his kidney for an iPhone, or the giant monolith that mysteriously appeared in Utah. We've selected some of the weirdest headlines documented by @theon1on, but be sure to check out the account for more crazy headlines. 

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