10 Craziest Things That Happened in NYC in 2013

As 2013 comes to a close, let's take a look back at the craziest stories that captured our hearts and blew our minds in 2013.

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The City That Never Sleeps also never stops being crazy. Every year, a new crop of unbelievable stories pops up to replace the ones that shocked and awed us last year. Whether they involve mutating animals, violent rabbis, or (of course) politicians with a chronic sexting problem, there are always new tales to keep bloggers typing and residents gossiping. As usual, there were dozens of crazy stories throughout the five boroughs this year, and we’ve picked out a few of our favorites. If you can spare a minute between waiting in incredibly long lines for pastries and twerking your way to the record books, check out the 10 Craziest Things That Happened in NYC in 2013.

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10. Banksy Breeds Entrepreneurs

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9. Cold-loving Cockroaches Colonize New York

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8. Speakeasy Built in Tower, Gets Law and Order Episode

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7. Cronut Craze

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6. Twerking and Underwear World Records Set

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5. Sugary Drink Ban Backlash

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4. Mystery Parachuters Land in Lower Manhattan

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3. One World Trade Center Wails

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2. Carlos Danger: Weiner Sexts Again

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1. Rabbi Divorce Ring Uncovered

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