Stuff They Don't Want You To Know Strange News: Ku-Wait a Second: an Indian Billionaire Saves Escobar's Hippos, Oil Prices Spike, Greece To Ban Online Anonymity, the FBI vs. Bigfoot, and More
May 5, 2026
A billionaire plans to relocate Pablo Escobar's invasive hippos to a conservation center. Western oil profits surge as Iran conflict rattles markets and OPEC shifts. Greece debates banning online anonymity amid worries about toxicity. The FBI once analyzed alleged Bigfoot hair and traced it to deer. Reports surface about disappearing Chinese scientists and a White House hotel shooting response.
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Billionaire Rescue Stops Culling Of Escobar Hippos
- Pablo Escobar's four escaped hippos became an invasive species in Colombia and were breeding unchecked after his death.
- Billionaire Anand Ambani will relocate 80 hippos to his Vantara conservation center to prevent culling and protect locals from hippo encounters.
War-Driven Oil Spike Boosts BP Profits
- BP doubled quarterly profits as oil prices rose after the Iran conflict closed the Strait of Hormuz, benefiting producers with non-disrupted output.
- BP averaged $82.80/bbl in Q1 while Brent later topped $100, and CEO Meg O'Neill framed gains as progress toward 2027 targets.
UAE Quits OPEC To Protect National Interests
- The UAE announced it will leave OPEC and OPEC+ to prioritize national interests amid the Iran war, dealing a major blow to the cartel.
- UAE produced about 2.92 million barrels per day and its exit reduces OPEC's membership and influence.