Let\u2019s face it we all know that weird stuff happens in New Jersey. There\u2019s a whole industry dedicated to it with the Weird NJ franchise. But looking back to 2025, there was an extra dose of weirdness especially in our and adjoining counties! Here\u2019s the list, compliments of Patch.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. The sinkholes \u2013 who could forget the traffic, the massive chasm that seemed to develop overnight right on Route 80\u2026Exit 34\u2026to Route 15 \u2013 enough said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Black bear visits Dollar Store, Bites Woman \u2013 do I even need to elaborate here. The store in question is in Vernon, NJ, if you saw the video, it was wild. The bear seemed to be listening to the commands of the person who ushered the bear aisle by aisle through the door. Sadly, the bear was euthanized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. M&M Truck Spills Candy All Over Highway \u2013 here we go again, Route 80, where thousands of bags of M&Ms spilled onto the road after an accident with a parked tractor trailer on the shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Six Earthquakes Shake Up Morris County \u2013 NJ not really known for its noticeable earthquakes had six tremors in 24 hours with 5 out of the 6 originating in Randolph (Morris County).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Most Underpants World-Record Attempt \u2013 also took place in Morris County, this time the Morristown Green. A streamer and homeless advocate attempted to put on 300 pairs of underwear to benefit Market Street Mission. Not sure what happened but apparently he did not succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. A Horror Icon Stopped by an NJ Diner For Coffee \u2013 how much more Jersey can you get?! The first Friday the 13th movie was shot at the Blairstown Diner (Warren County). Not one who like scary movies Jason Voorhees doesn\u2019t mean anything to me, but he visited the diner last year\u2026because why not?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Live Grenade Found in NJ Backyard \u2013 this time in Passaic County. The explosive was live and believed to be a WWII era grenade that a previous owner had…why buried in the backyard? Who knows\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time will tell what weird stories come out of New Jersey this year. One can only imagine. You can\u2019t make this stuff up!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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