They often involve unexpected events. For example, a person winning the lottery three times in a row. It's so against the odds that it makes the story really stand out.
Sure. There was a story about a town where all the cats suddenly disappeared. People were baffled. After a while, they found out that a large number of mice had invaded an old factory on the outskirts of the town. The cats had migrated there because it was like a paradise for them with so many mice to hunt.
One of the most unusual symptoms I heard in real stories was a skin rash. It wasn't something people expected with COVID, but some had itchy rashes all over their bodies. Another strange one was 'COVID toes'. Some people developed purple or red discoloration on their toes, and it was painful.
I once heard about a man who accidentally mailed himself instead of a package. He climbed into a large crate to fix something and his coworkers, not realizing he was in there, sealed it up and sent it off. Fortunately, he was okay. Another interesting one is about a couple who got married on a hot air balloon and the pastor lost his hat during the ceremony.
One interesting aspect is the unique bond that forms. In an unusual love story where a person falls in love with someone who has a very different physical form, say a human falling in love with a mermaid - like figure in a mythical context. The bond they form has to overcome not just social norms but also physical differences. It shows that love can be based on something deeper than just the physical and social aspects that are so common in regular relationships.
One inspiring story is that of Lupita Nyong'o. She was relatively unknown before starring in '12 Years a Slave'. She had to overcome the lack of opportunities for black actresses in Hollywood. Her powerful performance in the movie not only won her an Oscar but also opened doors for more diverse roles. Eddie Redmayne is another. He had to work hard to break into Hollywood from the UK theater scene. His dedication to his craft was evident in his transformation for 'The Theory of Everything' where he played Stephen Hawking and won an Oscar for it.
A dog that saved a family from a gas leak is quite an interesting story. The dog smelled the gas and started barking and scratching at the door to wake the family up. They were able to get out of the house in time. Animals' senses are often much more acute than ours.
The story of a man who married a woman who was paralyzed from the waist down is quite memorable. He learned how to take care of her every need and they fell in love through his selfless acts of care. Their love is based on true understanding and mutual respect.
The friendship between a hippo and a tortoise is quite strange. The hippo, which is huge and usually quite aggressive, became friends with a slow - moving tortoise. They were often seen together near the waterhole, the hippo seeming to be very gentle around its small friend.
A man had a new idea to turn his old car into a mobile coffee shop. He removed the back seats, installed a coffee - making machine, and a small counter. Now he parks at various events and busy locations, serving fresh coffee. It's an unusual yet practical innovation.