Quirky Headlines: From Purple Tracks to Pop Culture F-bombs

A recap of peculiar news includes a vibrant purple Olympic track in Paris, a South African slap fighter seeking recognition, the ubiquitous use of the F-word in pop culture, an Australian warehouse worker accused of stealing 'Bluey' coins worth $400,000, and the Greek coast guard seizing $1 million of cocaine hidden in banana cargo.

A roundup of unusual news highlights starts with Paris' vibrant purple Olympic track, which has won athletes' approval. Thea LaFond from Dominica is among those lauding the unique surface as she eyes an Olympic medal in the triple jump.

Next, South African Danie "Pitbull" van Heerden transitions from boxing to slap fighting and campaigns for a rule book for the emerging sport. Competitors in slap fighting take turns slapping each other's faces, with penalties for flinching.

In pop culture, the F-word has lost its shock value, frequently appearing in media. 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' an R-rated film by Disney, and Taylor Swift's album 'The Tortured Poets Department,' both feature the expletive prominently.

In financial crimes, an Australian man faces court for allegedly stealing 63,000 limited-edition 'Bluey' coins, estimated at $400,000, from a Sydney warehouse.

Lastly, Greek authorities, with U.S. Homeland Security's help, seized $1 million worth of cocaine hidden in a banana shipment at Piraeus port.

(With inputs from agencies.)