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Japan: Large Swarm of Fish Appears in Osaka’s Dotonbori River

An unusual sight was seen in the Dotonbori River, Minami district of central Osaka, on Thursday, December 18, as a large number of fish filled the river. According to experts, "It is possible that mullet, which are sensitive to temperature changes, have escaped to a relatively warmer place in response to the drop in water temperature."

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China: Black Swan Seen Scooping Leaves in Reverse at Zhaotong University

On November 15, 2025, in Zhaotong, Yunnan, a video captured the unusual sight of a black swan at Zhaotong University moving backward across a pond while repeatedly scooping leaves toward the shore.

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China: Two Porcupines Spotted Crossing Street in Nanjing

On October 30, 2025, two porcupines were spotted squeezing under a roadside fence and crossing a street near Hongshan Forest Zoo in Nanjing. The rare sight of the wild animals moving through the city surprised onlookers.

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China: Chicken With Four Legs Spotted in Guangxi

On October 21, 2025, in Guangxi, a video captured a chicken walking on the ground that appeared to have four legs instead of the usual two. The owner picked up the bird and showed its legs in close-up, revealing two extra limbs growing beneath its body. The unusual feature looked bizarre and unexpected.

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China: Road Blanketed With Thick White Foam After Heavy Rain

A road in Shantou, Guangdong, was blanketed in thick foam after heavy rain on September 7, 2025, making the street look snow-covered. The foam stretched along Taishan South Road, stirred by cars and watched by pedestrians in a surreal scene. Authorities confirmed the street was cleaned but said the foam’s origin remains under investigation.

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China: Talented Dog Rides Scooter in Hunan

An unexpectedly talented dog was captured riding a scooter with perfect balance, captivating onlookers in Hunan on May 22. The dog confidently maneuvered the scooter without any human assistance.

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China: Floating Traffic Barriers Turn Flooded Street Into Surreal Parade in Qingdao

On June 15, 2025, in Qingdao, Shandong, bright orange traffic barriers were seen drifting down a flooded street like boats. Torrential rain had turned the road into a shallow river, sending the barriers—usually used to manage traffic—floating and bumping into each other. Bystanders laughed and filmed the surreal scene as the barriers bobbed gently in the water, resembling a slow-moving parade. The video ended with the barriers continuing their odd journey downstream.

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Turkey: Man Rides Mattress Through Flooded Streets in Trabzon, Drawing Laughter

Severe flooding turned the streets of Trabzon, northeastern Turkey, into temporary rivers on Tuesday, June 3, bringing traffic to a standstill as water pooled across the roads. But amid the chaos, one man made the best of a soggy situation—floating on a mattress-turned-raft and improvising his way through the floodwaters. Bystanders laughed and cheered at the unusual sight.

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China: Stunning Cloud Formation Captivates Elderly Man In Xingtai, Hebei

On November 4, 2024, in Xingtai, located in northern China's Hebei Province, an elderly man admired the striking view from the edge of his farmland. In the distance, the sky revealed a unique sight: a distinct boundary separated a white mass of clouds from a patch of blue sky, creating a breathtaking contrast. Chinese netizens commented on the beauty of this unusual cloud formation, noting that it is a phenomenon attributed to tectonic shifts.

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China: Giant Catfish Spotted On Flooded Street In Chaozhou, Guangdong

On July 26, 2024, residents of Chaozhou in Guangdong, southern China, witnessed an unusual sight during a severe rainstorm. The heavy downpour resulted in deep floodwaters on the streets of a local neighborhood, where a large catfish from nowhere unexpectedly made an appearance. The catfish, swimming back and forth amidst the deluge, captured the attention of the community members who gathered around, intrigued by the prospect of catching the fish that had found its way into their urban environment.

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China: Smart Toad Sets Sail On Makeshift Raft During Torrential Rain In Guangxi

On June 19, 2024, Guilin, Guangxi, experienced severe torrential rain, leading to deep, muddy waters flooding the streets and houses of the residents. Amidst this deluge, an unusual sight emerged: a toad was spotted surfing on a small wooden plank and using it as a raft to navigate the flooded waters. This resourceful amphibian, appearing quite discerning in its mode of transport, calmly floated away from the inundated area.

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US: Las Vegas Sees Rare Weather Phenomenon As Dense Fog Envelops Desert City 3

Dense fog descended on downtown Las Vegas after light rainfall on Tuesday evening, February 20. The unusual weather phenomenon continued the next morning causing poor visibility in some areas.

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US: Las Vegas Sees Rare Weather Phenomenon As Dense Fog Envelops Desert City 2

Dense fog descended on downtown Las Vegas after light rainfall on Tuesday evening, February 20. The unusual weather phenomenon continued the next morning causing poor visibility in some areas.

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US: Las Vegas Sees Rare Weather Phenomenon As Dense Fog Envelops Desert City

Dense fog descended on downtown Las Vegas after light rainfall on Tuesday evening, February 20. The unusual weather phenomenon continued the next morning causing poor visibility in some areas.

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