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Gold bars from the sky, double dead: Odd stories that baffled Pinoys in 2018

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Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News

<p>MANILA – Gold bars falling out of the sky, dangerous clouds, and a coffin falling off a hearse were among the strangest stories that grabbed the attention of our readers this year.</p><p>Here are some of the top odd stories you &quot;liked&quot;:</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/tvpatrol/03/15/gold.jpg"/><figcaption>A handout picture provided by YakutiaMedia news agency shows precious metal ingots on the runway of the airport at Yakutsk. <em>YakutiaMedia /AFP</em></figcaption></figure></div><div><strong>1. GOLD BARS FROM THE SKY</strong></div><p>Many readers were hooked about the story of more than <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/classified-odd/03/16/18/gold-bars-nahulog-mula-sa-eroplano" target="_blank">100 gold bars</a> that fell from a Russian airplane last March.</p><p>The Antonov plane had just taken off Yakutsk Airport in Siberia when its cargo door opened, dropping its contents. All gold bars were retrieved, authorities said.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/trending/07/09/zamboanga-cloud-formation-03.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Photo courtesy of Rey Siose, July 7, 2018</em></figcaption></figure></div><div><strong>2. DANGEROUS CLOUDS IN ZAMBOANGA</strong></div><p>In July, Zamboanga City residents were left puzzled after <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/classified-odd/07/09/18/tingnan-peligrosong-ulap-sa-zamboanga" target="_blank">dark clouds</a> formed over the metro even when it was experiencing fair weather.</p><p>State weather bureau PAGASA said the cloud formation was a squall line, which was dangerous as it could cause water spouts.</p><p>Such perilous clouds are usually formed by a severe thunderstorm and the southwest monsoon, it said.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/news/11/12/kabaong.jpg"/><figcaption><em>ABS-CBN News</em></figcaption></figure></div><div><strong>3. DOUBLE DEAD: COFFIN FALLS OFF TRUCK</strong></div><p>A hearse slammed into a 12-wheeler dump truck in Quezon City in November, causing the corpse it was carrying to <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/classified-odd/11/13/18/karo-bumangga-sa-trak-bangkay-tumilapon-sa-kabaong" target="_blank">slam through its coffin</a> and break the hearse’s windshield due to the strong impact.</p><p>The hearse carrying the coffin was on its way to a funeral when the incident happened.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/overseas/10/05/python-rtr-2017-092817.jpg"/></figure></div><div><strong>4. INDONESIAN WOMAN FOUND IN PYTHON&#x27;S BELLY</strong></div><p>In June, an Indonesian woman was <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/classified-odd/06/16/18/indonesian-woman-swallowed-by-giant-python" target="_blank">found in the belly</a> of a 7-meter python after the swollen snake was captured close to where she vanished while tending her vegetable garden.</p><p>Giant pythons, which regularly top six meters, are commonly found in Indonesia and the Philippines. While they have been known to attack small animals, attempts to eat people are rare.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/news/07/27/041515_sim3.jpg"/></figure></div><div><strong>5. 2 PILOTS FIGHT OVER FOOD</strong></div><p>In July, two pilots of Iraqi Airways who figured in a <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/classified-odd/07/27/18/2-piloto-nagsuntukan-sa-flight-dahil-sa-pagkain" target="_blank">scuffle over food</a> piqued readers&#x27; interest.</p><p>The pilot allegedly prohibited a cabin crew member from bringing food to his co-pilot because he did not have his permission.</p><p>After finishing his meal, the pilot allegedly physically hurt and insulted his co-pilot, causing a security agent to intervene.</p><p>Despite the scuffle, all 150 passengers of the flight safely landed in Baghdad, Iraq from Mashhad, Iran.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/overseas/03/05/kenya-oldest-hospital.jpg"/><figcaption>This file photo shows the accident and emergency wing of Kenya&#x27;s oldest hospital, the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), in Nairobi. <em>AFP</em></figcaption></figure></div><div><strong>6. KENYAN DOCTOR PERFORMS BRAIN SURGERY ON WRONG PATIENT</strong></div><p>In March, a neurosurgeon at Kenya&#x27;s largest hospital performed brain surgery on the <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/classified-odd/03/05/18/kenyan-doctor-performs-brain-surgery-on-wrong-patient" target="_blank">wrong patient</a>, prompting an outpouring of horror on social media.</p><p>It was the latest drama to hit the Kenyatta National Hospital after allegations of staff sexually assaulting patients and the theft of a baby.</p><p>The hospital said the surgeon, as well as 2 nurses and an anesthetist, were suspended amid an investigation of the incident.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/news/10/19/casket.jpg"/></figure></div><div><strong>7. AFTER 10 YEARS, DEAD WOMAN&#x27;S BODY STILL INTACT</strong></div><p>The body of a woman who has been dead for 10 years caught the attention of residents in Roxas City, Capiz as it supposedly <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/classified-odd/10/19/18/bangkay-ng-babae-na-hindi-umano-naaagnas-usap-usapan" target="_blank">did not decompose</a> over the decade.</p><p>The woman&#x27;s family said they were surprised to see the state of her body when they had it exhumed to be moved to another cemetery.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/tvpatrol/07/23/20180722-snake.jpg"/></figure></div><div><strong>8. CHINESE WOMAN DIES FROM BITE OF SNAKE BOUGHT ONLINE</strong></div><p>A Chinese woman died after being bitten by a <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/classified-odd/07/23/18/babae-patay-nang-matuklaw-ng-ahas-na-binili-sa-internet" target="_blank">venomous snake</a> she bought online.</p><p>The 21-year-old woman bought the serpent from an online seller on e-commerce platform Zhuanzhuan, intending to make snake wine.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/news/09/26/go-air-handout.jpg"/></figure></div><div><strong>9. AIRLINE PASSENGER MISTAKES EXIT DOOR FOR TOILET</strong></div><p>In September, an Indian passenger sparked panic mid-air when he tried to open a plane door, apparently <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/classified-odd/09/26/18/emergency-evacuation-airline-passenger-mistakes-exit-door-for-toilet" target="_blank">mistaking it for the toilet</a>.</p><p>Indian media reports said he was a first-time flier in his late 20s.</p><p>GoAir said the passenger was handed over to authorities for further investigation after the plane arrived safely at its destination.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/news/02/15/x-ray-2018-021518.jpg"/><figcaption>Nag-viral ang video ng isang babaeng ayaw mahiwalay sa kaniyang bag at kasama itong lumusot sa X-ray security scanner ng isang istasyon ng tren sa Tsina.</figcaption></figure></div><div><strong>10. WOMAN FOLLOWS HANDBAG INTO X-RAY SCANNER</strong></div><p>A woman <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/classified-odd/02/15/18/babaeng-ayaw-mawalay-sa-bag-lumusot-din-sa-x-ray-scanner" target="_blank">followed her handbag</a> into an x-ray security scanner at a train station in southern China in fear of having her possessions stolen.</p><p>The video of the woman went viral on social media and earned more than 3 million views.</p><p>Her fellow passengers were surprised at the sight of the woman coming out of the conveyor belt.</p>

<p>Gold bars falling out of the sky, dangerous clouds, and a case of "double dead" were among the strangest stories that grabbed the attention of our readers this year.</p>

Gold bars falling out of the sky, dangerous clouds, and a case of "double dead" were among the strangest stories that grabbed the attention of our readers this year.

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Gold bars from the sky, double dead: Odd stories that baffled Pinoys in 2018

Gillan Ropero,

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Published Dec 25, 2018 01:38 PM PHT

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