A Russian climber captured an eerie crackling sound in the air just seconds before lightning struck.
Realizing what was about to happen, he said: “I picked the worst possible time to quit drinking vodka.”
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Weird News Weekly Dispatch – Episode 2: Cheburek Diplomacy, Banned Words, Kvass Pops, and Robot Hostage
🥟 Putin, Steve Witkoff, and the Legendary Cheburek We kick things off with the Kremlin’s latest high-profile guest: American real estate developer Steve Witkoff. Before meeting Vladimir Putin, Russian media breathlessly reported on what was clearly the real diplomatic headline of the day — Witkoff’s breakfast.
Not just any breakfast, mind you, but a cheburek — a deep-fried turnover filled with minced meat and onions, beloved across Russia and Central Asia. Imagine a crispy, golden pastry the size of your face, dripping with juice — and now imagine nine Russian news outlets covering it like it was a state secret.
The meeting itself? Secondary. The cheburek? Front-page material. Some outlets even revealed the price: 500 rubles (about $5.75). Why did Witkoff meet Putin? Officially, business and international investment. Unofficially, maybe to experience the true Russian handshake — the one between man and fried dough. ⚖ Russia Bans a Slur (But…
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