The Mammoth Book of Weird News by Geoff Tibballs

“The Mammoth Book of Weird News” is a book by author and journalist Geoff Tibballs, first published in 2010. The book is a collection of bizarre and unusual news stories from around the world, spanning a range of topics from the absurd to the macabre.

The book includes stories such as a man who attempted to rob a store with a banana, a woman who married a dolphin, and a man who survived a fall from a skyscraper thanks to a pile of garbage breaking his fall. The stories are arranged thematically, with sections covering topics such as crime, animals, and the paranormal.

Tibballs’s writing style is light and humorous, and the stories are presented in a way that is both entertaining and informative. The book is designed to be read in short bursts, making it an ideal choice for readers who enjoy quirky and offbeat news stories but don’t have the time or patience for a full-length book.

Overall, “The Mammoth Book of Weird News” is a fun and engaging read that offers a glimpse into the strange and often surreal world of international news. The book is sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in the unusual and bizarre, and is a great choice for anyone looking for a lighthearted and entertaining read.