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The Strange Story of the World Excel Championship on ESPN
You won't believe that a spreadsheet competition is getting national TV coverage on ESPN. Learn the bizarre story behind the World Excel Championship.
The Strange Story of a Fat Binary File
Discover the bizarre quest to make a computer file so large it could be considered 'fat'. A truly weird internet story.
The 134.5kg Concrete Bike: A Viral Engineering Oddity
Remember the viral sensation of a 134.5kg bike made of concrete? We look back at this strange engineering feat and why it captured the internet's attention.
The Strange Case of the Disappearing Student Debt
Did a glitch really wipe out student loans? Uncover the wild story of a computer error that caused chaos and confusion for thousands.
The IT Crowd US Pilot: What Went Wrong?
Remember the US pilot for The IT Crowd? We look back at the bizarre remake and why it never made it to air. A true internet oddity.
The Strange Story of the $100,000 Dog Toy
Discover the bizarre tale of a seemingly ordinary dog toy that fetched an unbelievable price. Was it a mistake, or something more?
The Strange Story of the Rotary Keyboard
Remember the clunky rotary phone? This bizarre invention tried to bring that feel to your computer. See how it failed.
The Strange Case of the Unsent Email and Digital Ghost
An email sent into the void, a digital echo that refused to fade. Discover the baffling story of the unsent message that haunted its creator.