Odd News Highlights: Paris’ Purple Track, Pop Culture F-Bombs, and Greek Cocaine Bust

The current odd news briefs include Paris introducing a purple track for Olympic athletics, frequent use of the F-word in pop culture by entities like 'Deadpool & Wolverine' and Taylor Swift, and the Greek coast guard's seizure of cocaine worth over $1 million hidden in a banana shipment.

Current odd news features an intriguing mix of stories. In Paris, a vibrant purple track has delighted Olympic athletes, deviating from the traditional brick-red color. Thea LaFond of Dominica expressed her enthusiasm as she prepares to compete in the triple jump final on Saturday.

In pop culture news, profanity appears to be trending. Disney's 'Deadpool & Wolverine' showcases over 100 uses of the F-word, while Taylor Swift drops it 18 times in a single song on her latest album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' highlighting a shift in language norms.

On a more serious note, Greek authorities have seized cocaine worth more than 1 million euros hidden in a banana shipment. The coast guard, with assistance from the U.S. Embassy's Homeland Security Investigations unit, executed the successful drug bust in Piraeus port.

(With inputs from agencies.)