Cleveland Podcast Dives Into Mummy Curses, Rare Toys and Sports History

CLEVELAND, OHIO — A sold-out McNugget caviar promotion, a 90-year-old record-setting teacher and a centuries-old cheese-rolling competition were among the global headlines unpacked this week on “What in the World,” a podcast produced by https://NewClevelandRadio.net in collaboration with Cleveland 13 News WCTU.

The episode opened with discussion of a limited McNugget caviar kit offered ahead of Valentine’s Day by McDonald’s. The free promotional kit, which included six McNuggets, a 1-ounce tin of “caviar,” creme fraiche and a gift card, sold out quickly after being released online.

Hosts also highlighted a rare collectible that recently drew national attention: a Matchbox Regular Wheels 62C Mercury Cougar that sold at auction for more than $30,000 because of its limited early production design.

Sports memorabilia resurfaced later in the show with news that a sweater vest worn by Mike Ditka during Super Bowl XX sold for $183,000. The vest was worn on the sidelines when the Chicago Bears defeated the New England Patriots 46-10. Super Bowl XX remains a defining moment in franchise history, particularly for the 1985 Bears defense.

Education headlines also made the roundup. Beverly Hannett Rice, a 90-year-old English teacher at Detroit Country Day School, recently earned a Guinness World Record for a 67-year teaching career, making her the longest-serving female language teacher on record. Over the decades, Rice taught actor Courtney B. Vance, comedian Robin Williams and former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.

International stories included a controversy in Rome, where a restored angel painting inside the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Lucina reportedly resembled Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, drawing crowds that disrupted church services.

From Germany came a lifestyle trend known as lüften, informally described as “house burping,” in which residents open windows and doors daily to ventilate their homes, even during colder months.

The sports segment turned to England’s centuries-old cheese-rolling competition held annually in Gloucester. Participants race downhill chasing a 9-pound wheel of Double Gloucester cheese, a tradition dating back to at least the 15th century. Organizers now use a foam replica during the descent for safety reasons.

Paranormal-themed sports also entered the discussion with mention of the so-called Cryptid Cup between the Seattle Kraken and New Jersey Devils, franchises whose names draw from legendary creatures. Closer to home, the Cleveland Monsters represent Cleveland in the American Hockey League.

Health trends were also examined, including the rise of “wellness drinks” in Cleveland. Sparkling waters, energy drinks and prebiotic sodas are reportedly replacing sugary sodas and alcohol for many consumers, reflecting shifting beverage preferences.

The episode concluded with the program’s recurring “Bluff the Co-Hosts” game, where participants guess whether unusual stories are real or fabricated, reinforcing the show’s theme of blending verified headlines with lighthearted misdirection.

“What in the World” streams on YouTube, Cleveland 13 News WCTU and major podcast platforms. Listeners can follow the ongoing series through http://NewClevelandRadio.net and subscribe for updates on future episodes featuring global oddities, record-breaking achievements and offbeat sports stories.

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