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EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 32 MIN

The Croissant in the Tree (And Other Bad Ideas)

from Strange Scapes · host Adam and Ronna

Get ready for a deep dive into the absolute peak of human confusion. Today, we’re reacting to the legendary Polish town that lived in total fear of a mysterious, brown, legless beast lurking in a tree—only for animal control to discover it was a croissant in a tree. Yes, a pastry held a neighborhood hostage.Then, we discuss the "polite" criminal who called the cops asking for permission to steal a car. It turns out, even when you're committing grand theft auto, it never hurts to ask for a green light from dispatch first? Finally, we pour one out for our childhood snacks because we’re debunking the myth that Twinkies last forever. Spoiler: They don't, and the reality is much grosser than you think.Join us for these strange news stories, some high-level shenanigans, and our live natural reactions to the world's weirdest headlines.keywords: Strange news podcast, funny reactions, Krakow croissant beast, car theft phone call, Twinkie shelf-life myth, animal control fail, weird headlines, humorous commentary

Get ready for a deep dive into the absolute peak of human confusion. Today, we’re reacting to the legendary Polish town that lived in total fear of a mysterious, brown, legless beast lurking in a tree—only for animal control to discover it was a croissant in a tree. Yes, a pastry held a neighborhood hostage.Then, we discuss the "polite" criminal who called the cops asking for permission to steal a car. It turns out, even when you're committing grand theft auto, it never hurts to ask for a green light from dispatch first? Finally, we pour one out for our childhood snacks because we’re debunking the myth that Twinkies last forever. Spoiler: They don't, and the reality is much grosser than you think.Join us for these strange news stories, some high-level shenanigans, and our live natural reactions to the world's weirdest headlines.keywords: Strange news podcast, funny reactions, Krakow croissant beast, car theft phone call, Twinkie shelf-life myth, animal control fail, weird headlines, humorous commentary

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