One crazy New Years story is about a small town where every New Year's Eve, people dress up as their future selves. A young man once dressed as a famous astronaut. Years later, he actually became an astronaut. It was like his New Year's vision became a self - fulfilling prophecy.
Well, it could be about some unique local events in Iowa. Maybe there are new and strange inventions coming out of Iowa, or some really out - of - the - ordinary cultural happenings.
Well, here's one. There's a new story about a town where all the cats suddenly started acting like they were trained circus animals. They would form lines and jump through hoops made by the kids. It was so strange and no one could figure out why. Maybe there was some kind of strange magnetic field or something.
The most interesting one might be the story of a dog that can predict earthquakes days in advance. It starts acting really strange, whining and running around in circles. Scientists are trying to figure out how it does it. Maybe it can sense some seismic activity that humans can't.
One crazy story is the feeding of the five thousand. Jesus took just five loaves of bread and two fish and multiplied them to feed a huge crowd. It defies normal understanding of how resources work.
There's a story about a New Jersey diner that had a customer who came in every day for 30 years. One day, he didn't show up. The staff was so worried that they went to his house and found out he had moved away without saying a word. It was a big shock as he had become like part of the diner family. This shows the unique relationships that can form in New Jersey communities.
In New Jersey, there is a beach where once a huge pod of dolphins came really close to the shore. People were amazed as they swam and played just a few feet away from the beachgoers. It was an unexpected and wonderful sight that became a story shared among the locals for years. It made that beach a popular spot for those hoping to have a similar encounter.
One crazy story might be some of the out - of - the - ordinary self - help methods promoted. For example, some extreme diet plans that were said to have spiritual benefits. Another could be the over - the - top claims of certain New Age gurus who appeared on Oprah's show, like those who claimed to be able to communicate with the dead.
A very interesting crazy New Yorker story is about a woman who ran a 'cat café' out of her apartment illegally. She had dozens of cats and would invite people in for coffee and cat cuddles. It was a huge hit until the authorities found out. Then there's the story of a man who used to roller - skate to work every day in a full - on superhero costume. He said it made his commute more fun and also brightened up the day of those who saw him on the streets.
One crazy weird new story is about a town where all the street signs started talking. They would give directions in rhymes and sometimes tell jokes. It was really strange for the locals at first, but then they got used to it and it became a tourist attraction.