Current Odd News Highlights: Bearded Olympians, Slap Fighting, and More

The latest odd news briefs cover topics such as bearded Olympic sailors, a call for rules in slap fighting, the proliferation of the F-word in pop culture, the theft of 'Bluey' coins, and cocaine found hidden in a banana cargo by the Greek coast guard.

A series of unusual events have made headlines recently. Among the top stories is a quirky superstition in men's sailing where Olympic medallists avoid shaving during the competition. Australia's Matt Wearn, Cyprus' Pavlos Kontides, and Peru's Stefano Peschiera all sported beards as they received their medals.

In another curious development, South African slap fighter Danie 'Pitbull' van Heerden, who transitioned from boxing and wrestling, is advocating for formal rules in the niche sport of slap fighting. The sport involves competitors exchanging face slaps, with penalties for flinching.

Meanwhile, the F-word, once considered highly shocking, has become mainstream. Marvel's 'Deadpool & Wolverine' uses the expletive over 100 times, while Taylor Swift's latest song features it 18 times, reflecting a shift in pop culture language norms.

In other news, an Australian man is accused of stealing over A$600,000 worth of commemorative 'Bluey' coins. Police arrested the suspect after discovering 63,000 limited-edition coins missing from a Sydney warehouse.

Greek authorities have seized cocaine worth more than 1 million euros hidden in a banana cargo. The drugs were found at Piraeus port with the assistance of the U.S. Homeland Security Investigations unit.