As 2025 fades into the rearview mirror, it’s worth taking a moment to look back at the stories that made us stop, reread, and occasionally ask, “Wait… what?” From AI-fueled delusions and haunted buses to brain-powered computers and possible portals ripping open reality, these were some of the most unusual headlines we covered this past year. There’s no ranking here—just a grab bag of high strangeness for you to peruse again as the new year breaks and the world continues doing whatever this is.

In the heart of Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe, near the Chikwanha Shopping Centre, a mystery is idling in neutral — literally. For months now, a parked bus has drawn attention from spooked residents, amused skeptics, and at least one curious journalist. The vehicle hasn’t moved an inch, yet it seems to have a mind of its own — lighting up, playing music, and even hollering for passengers. So, is it time to call the Ghostbusters, or just a good electrician?