Old News Nonsense Vol. 12

Chambers of the Occult

Welcome to another round of Old News Nonsense! In this episode, we dig deep into the archives of quirky history and unearth tales that are equal parts bizarre and delightful:

• Unique Criminals and Unfortunate Bloodhounds: Meet George Hon, a man so crafty he stole the sheriff's bloodhounds and sold them for $5. Who needs a heist movie when you have 1906 ingenuity?
• Topsy the Ghost Cat: The legend of a cat that died, had a funeral, and then casually returned home like nothing happened. Nine lives? More like infinite drama.
• New Year's Resolutions You Shouldn't Make: From quitting smoking to riding an exercise bike until it "kills you," people have been creatively failing their resolutions for decades. Maybe 2025 is the year to skip the tradition?
• Kids and Resolutions: Sweet but ambitious kids in the 2000s dreamt of better grades, helping the homeless, and driving their mom's car. Inspirational? Yes. Realistic? Questionable.
• Midget Racer Dreams Big: Roger VanHorn proves that even the tiniest racing dreams can fuel life-changing goals. Bonus points for helping wayward youth while zooming around tiny cars!
• Pantsuits and the Battle of Fashion: A moment of triumph for women as pantsuits are officially accepted into Lima society. Finally, freedom from skirts in all the right places!
• Santa’s Reindeer Wrangler: Grady Carothers traveled far and wide to round up reindeer for Santa. An epic journey of lassoing, sledding, and spreading Christmas cheer.
• Cucumber-Eating Cat: Who needs mice when you have a feline connoisseur that prefers fresh cucumbers? This quirky cat’s diet is a farmyard legend.

Get ready to laugh, scratch your head, and marvel at the strangeness of humanity’s past. It’s Old News Nonsense at its finest!

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