Odd Spot

Clerical error causes premature divorce

Monday, April 22nd, 2024

A law firm clerk accidentally selected the wrong file from a dropdown menu on an online portal, resulting in the irrevocable divorce of the wrong couple. The couple intended to divorce, but we were still arranging financial agreements for their separation when a clerk accidentally selected them for a final divorce order on an online Read more

The challenge of transhumanism

Thursday, April 18th, 2024

The term “transhumanism” has been gaining prominence in recent times, sparking debates about the future of humanity and the ethical implications of new technologies designed to modify the human body. Transhumanism is a scientific and cultural movement that proposes the “modification of human biology through the convergence of new technologies” such as nanotechnology, biotechnology, computer Read more

Fiat 500L used by Pope Francis could sell for $100,000

Monday, April 15th, 2024

Fiat’s dowdy 500L isn’t exactly a champion regarding resale value; it’s easy to find a used example for less than US$10,000. And yet, auction house RM Sotheby’s is offering a 2015 Lounge model that could sell for up to US$100,000. While that’s a tremendous amount of money to pay for a 500L approaching its 10th Read more

Village in northern Japan claims Jesus Christ was buried there

Thursday, April 11th, 2024

Shngo, a small village in northern Japan with only one Christian resident and no church within 30 miles bills itself as Kirisuto no Sato (Christ’s Hometown). In Shingo, the Greatest Story Ever Told is retold like this: Jesus first came to Japan at the age of 21 to study theology. This was during his so-called Read more

Eight secret societies you probably haven’t heard of

Monday, April 8th, 2024

By their very name, secret societies inspire curiosity, fascination and distrust. These societies were the incubators of democracy, modern science and ecumenical religion. They elected their own leaders and drew up constitutions to govern their operations. It wasn’t an accident that Voltaire, George Washington and Ben Franklin were all active members. And just like today’s Read more

Chinese pastor released from prison but still not free

Monday, March 25th, 2024

The Rev. John Sanqiang Cao was arrested and sentenced to seven years in prison while coming back from a missionary trip in Myanmar. After completing his sentence, Cao is no longer behind bars. But he is facing another major obstacle. He is without any legal documentation in his country, unable to access even the most Read more

Was Jesus a Vegetarian

Thursday, March 21st, 2024

Christspiracy: The Spirituality Secret is a documentary that claims Jesus and his early followers were against killing and eating animals. According to the filmmakers, this has been hidden for centuries. The movie’s premise may be debatable, but the people who made it are notorious for their controversial work. Kip Andersen, the director, co-produced successful documentaries Read more

Stephen Colbert to narrate Pope’s audio book

Monday, March 18th, 2024

Stephen Colbert, one of the most famous Catholics in the entertainment business, is moving one step closer to Pope Francis. The Late Show host will narrate Pope Francis’ audiobook Life: My Story Through History. He will narrate the six-hour audiobook, which comes out on March 19 via HarperAudio, alongside Franciscan friar and priest John Quigley. Read more

Keep ane eye on your statues on St Patrick’s day

Thursday, March 14th, 2024

The “Stealing of the Statue” is an annual St. Patrick’s Day tradition in Mt. Adams, a suburb of Cincinnati.   A yearly Mass honours St. Patrick and the local members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians who have passed away over the last year The Mass culminates with stealing the Read more

Insurance claim lost after winning Christmas throwing competition

Monday, March 11th, 2024

A woman who had filed an insurance claim of $820,000 claiming that she had suffered debilitating injuries in a car accident has had her claim dismissed after it was proven that she won a Christmas tree-throwing contest a year after the accident. Kamila Grabska was involved in a car accident on her way to work Read more