I love weird but true stories. Something is fascinating about discovering things happening in the world that sound almost too strange to be true. Sometimes they’re funny, sometimes they’re incredible, and sometimes they make you stop and think about how people live.   Today, I have three stories to share. We’re talking about German detectives investigating employees who might be faking sick days, an artificial heart powered by technology similar to that used in high-speed trains, and a man who is on track to father 100 children through sperm donation. Let’s get into it!   Here's the video version    1. Germany’s Sick Leave Detectives Are Having a Field Day Imagine building a business around investigating people who call in sick. It might sound like something out of a comedy, but for German private investigator Marcus Lentz, it’s becoming a lucrative business. According to an article published on MSN, Lentz’s detective agency has received as many as 1,200 reque...

        In this episode, I discuss and perform my first rap song (on the podcast). Jason G and I review Evil Dead Burn. I also report on its worldwide box office months after it’s theatrical release. Finally, I share 2 true but weird stories. You can listen to Jason and I in audio form on the podcast, or find a more in-depth article here. My rap song 'Almost 50,' find the article here which includes the lyrics. The two Weird Stories covered on this episode.   https://www.ign.com/articles/surgeons-implant-maglev-powered-titanium-heart-in-human-patient-for-the-first-time     https://www.dailystar.co.uk/real-life/worlds-most-prolific-sperm-donor-34482113     ...you can read an additional weird story in this post here.    Thoughts? Comments? Do so below. Rate, like, leave a review on Apple podcasts or wherever you're able to do so. If you've enjoyed this episode, please support this podcast by doing any, all your shopping t...