November 05, 2020 Maps, Mail Trucks, and Caviar This week, officials make outrageous demands, maps cost a man his job, and science meets geopolitics. Economy Food & Drink Geography Government Health Int'l Relations Science Odder News
November 01, 2020 Troppau Protocol Signed As Europe boiled and revolutions fomented, the rulers of Russia, Austria, and Prussia granted themselves the authority to invade other countries in order to maintain calm and protect the power of the ruling monarchs. Government History
October 29, 2020 Insults, Overpriced Benches, and Space Toilets This week, astronauts find some relief, citizens share their shame, and the dangers of sugar may finally be made public. Cities & Towns Food & Drink Government Health Science Space Odder News
October 22, 2020 Sniffer Dogs, Train Cats, and Surprise Tigers This week, Siberian tigers earn someone fame; sniffer dogs combat coronavirus; and cats become savvy – some might say spoiled – train passengers. Animals Government Health Law Science Travel Odder News
October 20, 2020 Upward Mobility A cleaning woman has found herself the newly-elected head of her village. Cities & Towns Government Social Issues Russia File
October 12, 2020 Smile, or Else Who says Russians are cold and inscrutable? Kamchatka's new "Ministry of Happiness" seeks to spread joy and wellbeing. Government Regions Social Issues Russia File
October 05, 2020 Instant Karma on Sakhalin Karma (and alcohol) lead a man in Sakhalin Island to have an eventful 24 hours. Government Law Rural Life Russia File
September 29, 2020 Sore Loser Turns Supervillain A recently defeated incumbent politician has turned off the water supply in part of his district. Out of spite. Cities & Towns Government Law Regions Social Issues Russia File
September 25, 2020 Stumped Russia's election commission performed a "large-scale investigation" into tree stumps used as polling places. Only (?) three cases were found. Cities & Towns Government Humor Internet Rural Life Russia File
September 24, 2020 Cave Bears, Corruption, and Life on Venus This week, education is worth fighting for; corrupt officials go for all-or-nothing; and Lenin's mausoleum makeover is cancelled. Animals Cities & Towns Economy Education Government History Law Moscow Regions Science Social Issues Urban Life Odder News
September 21, 2020 What Are You, Blind? Somehow, a blind man in Orenburg has been sporting a drivers' license for the last two years. Cities & Towns Government Health Law Transportation Russia File
September 17, 2020 Odder News for Radical Dudes This week, we're abandoning all pretense of mature adulthood. We've got cool shotguns, exploding caves, and a teacher who just couldn't wait. Gosh, mom, get out of my room! Cities & Towns Education Government Internet Law Military Pop Culture Regions Social Issues Urban Life Odder News