Have you ever had something so strange happen to you that you feel like youโre on one of those reality television prank shows? Sometimes coincidences are so strange and moments are so serendipitous, that when you tell people, theyโll have a hard time believing itโs true. Writer Aidan Moher took to Twitter and asked people to tell him a story about their lives that sounds like a lie but itโs actually true. The responses were incredible.
Here are 65 stories from people that sound unbelievable but are actually true.
Tell me a story about yourself the sounds like a lie but is absolutely true.
โ Aidan Moher (@adribbleofink) January 4, 2020
1) First, the authorโs responseโฆ
Aidan asked the question, but first, he shared his own hilariously surreal story.
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2) Social anxiety to the max
When you put a bunch of introverted people with social anxiety together, they donโt even know theyโre together.
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3) Mom is always watching
This boxing champion still gets bossed around by his mom. And mom will continue to do it until she no longer can!
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4) To the minute
Talk about a crazy coincidence. Out of all the minutes in the day, they happened to die and be born on the same exact one. Weโre all connected somehow.
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5) Every kidโs dream
This guyโs crazy story is something that every kid wished for โ making their own imagination come to life. This is just too sweet.
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6) Time is weird
When you cross the international date line, according to the clock, you either fast-forward or go-backward in time depending on which direction youโre going. So, technically, you can live the same day twice!
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7) Ghost neighbor
This woman experienced some creepy paranormal activity. Weโd move if we were her.
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8) Nailed it
This person figured out the perfect way to impress their philosophy professor with a clever essay on nihilism. They nailed it.
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9) Thanks, man.
This guy saw an opportunity to help someone outโฆalbeit in an interesting wayโฆbut it worked!
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10) From a curse to a blessing
Friday the 13th can be a superstitious date for many people. Some call it lucky, others call it unlucky. For this guy, it was a little bit of both.
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11) Traumatizing
This guys has a story that would certainly bring about some nightmares for a while, if not the rest of your life. So glad he escaped butโฆwow.
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12) When you discover youโre a time traveler
This person experience quite the funny coincidence involving their wife as well. Or perhaps he really is a time travelerโฆwithout memory of being a time traveler.
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13) Starstruck lies
When you meet people you admire, itโs easy to get tongue-tied and flustered around them. And sometimes? You spurt out complete lies.
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14) Nah, Iโm good.
This grandpa is apparently so badass that he turned down being knighted by the Queen. Who does that?
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15) Furry intruder
This person came home to an opossum in their bed. And it had the audacity to act like it belonged there.
Went to bed at midnight, this was all comfy in my bedโฆ it was so darn comfy that it wouldnโt leave! I called animal control, no diceโฆ. so thx to bfโs advice, bagged it in the sheets, rolled it out in front yard and it just lumbered off like it was insulted. pic.twitter.com/vMQPibJnNU
โ mizzougrowler (@mizzougrowler) January 8, 2020
16) Ummโฆwhat?
Soโฆweโre going to need more details from this woman. What?! How?! When?! How?! Why?!
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17) Nudes for a good cause
This woman used her nude body to raise money for a good cause. I mean, hey โ if sheโs cool with it, weโre cool with it.
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18) Thanks, V.P.
This Italian visitor got a wonderfully warm welcome from our future vice president. Weโre sure it left a great first impression.
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19) Drunken royalty
Itโs always awkward and uncomfortable when you have to prevent a drunk person from doing something stupid. Especially when that person is a literal king.
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20) Sadโฆ
Weโre not sure what the circumstances are here, but this breaks our hearts. We hope everyone is happy and healthy today.
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21) Take that, cancer!
Now, for an uplifting and happy story! This guy is a living, breathing, walking miracle.
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22) Angel cats
Judging by this personโs Twitter handle, theyโve had a lifelong love of cats ever since. Maybe cat people are onto something.
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23) Insert both feet into mouth
Well, if this isnโt the most awkward scenario you could ever imagine! Seriously, though โ what are the chances?
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24) Clearly meant to be
This womanโs story is definitely a sign that things were most certainly meant to be. That is serendipity and kizmet at their finest.
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25) Light is found in strange places
This person had a strange twist of fate when they won a small fortune on one of their darkest days. Weโre so glad it was enough for them to pull themselves out of the darkness.
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26) People treating people like people
This is a prime example why you should treat everyone equally. Had she known who this person was, who knows if she would have been treated differently.
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27) In total mom-mode
This mom was going to risk it all to make sure her baby boy made it to the hospital. A threat of being arrested meant nothing to her. Go, mom!
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28) Karma waited 10 years
What goes around comes around. Whether thatโs immediately, in a year, five years, or twenty years. Karma will get you.
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29) Weโre jealous
Honestly, who doesnโt want tacos named after them at their favorite Mexican spot? Weโre pretty jealous, we gotta say.
Owners of a local Mexican restaurant in my hometown of Waco, Texas were impressed by how much spice I could tolerate so they named these tacos after me. pic.twitter.com/becE2DH4Gn
โ Tawny Lara โ Author/CPG Co-Founder (@TawnyMLara) January 7, 2020
30) This domino effect situation
This bizarre chain of events led to a reunion with a family member. So, was this a good thing or a bad thing? Life is weird.
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31) Superstitions come true
Is this a coincidence or superstition actually coming true? Weโre not sure, but either way, ouch!
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32) Another kidnapping attempt
Okay, weโre starting to get concerned that so many people out there share a kidnapping attempt experience. Thank goodness for quick-acting Good Samaritans.
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33) They say bad things come in threes
For some people, there are certain numbers that seem to follow them around everywhere. For this person, itโs a very unlucky (or lucky?) three.
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34) Say what?
This woman inadvertantly thwarted her own murder by joking with her serial killer boyfriend about being a serial killer. Wow.
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35) When youโre โthat guyโ
This person became the boy in the story that people tell to warn other parents about drinking too much soda. That should stick with him for a while.
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36) Wine changed everything
Just one little moment can change everything. And it sounds like it changed for the better for all parties involved here. Cheers to wine!
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37) Excuse me?
Eww, eww, eww. We donโt know if this poor motorcyclist survived, and if they did, we donโt know if they survived with their bottom half.
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38) Thanks for the sympathy
Just because they make millions, doesnโt mean theyโll have any sympathy for you. Donโt spend that $1.68 all in one place.
Delivered $140+ pizza to NBA player house. Couldn't change 2 $100 bills-told him I'd be back. At next stop I was held up at gunpoint. Ran for it & called cops. Player calls to complain, mger explains. Go back-player says "heard you had a rough time." Tips me $1.68
โ Mark Provenzano (@bbison724) January 7, 2020
39) You canโt make this stuff up, folks
We have so many questions here. But mostly โ you married her?! This is one of those things that is too weird to be made-up.
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40) Donโt ask questions
Whatever reason this girl is getting free pizzaโฆshe just needs to roll with it. Donโt ask questions. Just tip and say thank you.
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41) Ouch
Even though itโs just a bummer coincidence, Dan Orlovsky thinks he set off a bit of a curse. That canโt feel good.
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42) Typical Kanye
You canโt help but laugh at this story that happened back in the early 2000s. Itโs funny because it definitely sounds like something Kanye would do and say.
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43) Absolutely terrifying
Is this seriously real? If so, this person should tell us a bit more details about what was going on the relationship here.
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44) Well, this is just a great bargain
We donโt know how they pulled it off but it certainly sounds too good to be true. Share your secrets!
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45) *wink wink*
Oh, the days before 9/11. The airport was so much more relaxed when it came to rules. As you can clearly tell by this story.
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46) Quick change of heart
This woman seemed to have moved on extremely quickly. From one person to another in a matter of hours.
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47) The secret life of raccoons
Have you ever wondered what raccoons do in the dark? Stand around and talk while drinking coffee, apparently.
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48) Subway love
Hereโs an adorable story that sounds straight out of a romantic comedy. Can you believe this stuff actually happens?
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49) Bird cult?
We donโt know what weird bird stuff these guys were doing but it sounds bizarre. Wonder what would have happened if he didnโt make a sound.
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50) Forgotten
This is another sad tweet that we wish wasnโt real for this person. Sometimes the past ends up being buried in the past, even people.
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51) The irony
Not only did this person experience typical Friday the 13th bad luck, but it also happened to be the day of bicycle safety. Oh, the irony.
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52) Drastic measures
Sometimes you have to go to drastic measures to save yourself some serious embarassment. In this case, death was a better option.
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53) What goes around, comes around.
In this case, what goes around comes around turned out to be quite literal. And what a wonderful coincidence!
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54) John Mellencamp likes flag football
It would definitely be a random experience to have a celebrity show up to play flag football at your local park. We wonder who won.
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55) We knew Jon Bon Jovi was a good guy
This guyโs story about a young Jon Bon Jovi warms our hearts. Itโs nice to know that heโs always been a sweet, compassionate guy.
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56) Another compassionate celebrity
It turns out that Andre 3000 from Outkast is a really cool dude as well. Four years later, he still remembers this special moment.
Once Andre 3000 was on my ferry ride to Alcatraz and I said hi. My 6 y.o. autistic son came over and started talking his ear off about German Shepherds, his obsession at the time. Andre talked to him about dogs for like 20 mins. We exchanged numbers. 4 years later I got this text pic.twitter.com/eSPgYV6PAJ
โ Jason Roth (@LucidJay) January 9, 2020
57) A draw of energy
Something drew this person to this very house. And as it turns out? It runs in the family.
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58) Uh-oh
This person found out quite the shocker of news. And to be honest, we donโt know how to feel about it.
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59) Another vice president run-in
Hereโs another story where someone had a random encounter with a vice president. This time, though โ no golf carts.
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60) Itโs like a weird Black Mirror episode
When you start seeing video games in your reality, itโs time to lay off the screen time. This would be too weird.
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61) Is that how you thank a hero?
This poor guy got fired after experiencing this crazy scenario. But at least he helped take down a bad guy!
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62) Itโs worth how much now?
Itโs always a bummer when you give something away or donate an item only to find out itโs worth lots of money later. This oneโs gotta hurt.
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63) Worth it
Who cares if you lost your job? You got to experience smoking a joint with Cheech and Chong. Now thatโs a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
I worked on Tom Green Live and Cheech and Chong were the guests. After we wrapped, I was invited back to the green room to smoke a joint with them. I accepted and was fired the next day. ๐
Iโd do it again in a heart beat. #iGotStonedWithCheechAndChong pic.twitter.com/1MKDZnHMeS
โ Michael Westby ๐ (@tazinib1) January 10, 2020
64) Last moments
This person was able to catch a photo just hours before Tupac was killed in Las Vegas. Crazy how things can change so quickly.
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65) He should play the lotto
With this guyโs luck, he should definitely be playing the lottery. He seems to get picked out of the bunch more often than not.
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Pretty crazy what some people have experienced out there. Has anything super bizarre happened to you? Share this article on FB with your friends and family and tell your story.
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