Watching continuous news coverage of the tragedies involving Michael Jackson, Billy Mays and Gov. Mark Sanford, it was hard this week to discern the truly strange stories. But we have done our best. So here are the Whack Stories of the Week.

1) I'm naked and I'm flying and ... what do you mean this isn't a dream?

2) Don't Beat It! Churn It! Introducing the Michael Jackson butter statue.

3) Clydesdale's bud wiser after near-tragic accident.

4) "And I, for one, welcome our new insect overlords."

5) In Australia, 75% of video game players say they would choose gaming over courting and sparking.

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