Odd News Summary: Beards, Slaps, and Giant 3D Printers

Odd news highlights include bearded Olympic sailors, a South African seeking rules for slap fighting, and the near completion of the world's largest 3D-printed neighborhood in Texas. From sports superstitions to innovative construction techniques, the facts are both intriguing and unusual.

Odd news briefs this week highlight an Olympic sailing superstition, a niche combat sport, and an innovative housing project in Texas.

Beards are proving to be good luck charms for Olympic sailors. Matt Wearn of Australia, Pavlos Kontides from Cyprus, and Peru's Stefano Peschiera all sported facial hair as they clinched gold, silver, and bronze medals respectively.

South Africa's Danie 'Pitbull' van Heerden, transitioning from boxing to wrestling, now seeks to formalize rules for the obscure sport of slap fighting, where competitors alternately slap each other, with penalties for flinching.

Meanwhile, in Georgetown, Texas, the world's largest 3D-printed neighborhood nears completion. Managed by ICON, the Vulcan printer constructs houses layer by layer. This summer, the last of 100 homes will be completed, offering unique housing solutions.

(With inputs from agencies.)