For someone who could barely get arrested in news terms prior to his death, Michael Jackson has spawned a huge array of bizarre and unlikely stories over the last month. We've rounded up 10 of the wackiest Jacko tales for your perusal...Ex-Housekeeper Makes Harsh Accusations: People quotes a former housekeeper that claims MJ's young guests were allowed to drink alcohol until they vomited.
Uri Gellar Learns MJ's Innocence... Through Hypnosis: The Independent reports that the famous spoon-bender hypnotised his friend Michael Jackson to learn once and for all if he was guilty of abusing children - and found him innocent.
Nicole Ritchie to Pay Tribute With Baby's Name: Reportedly, Nicole Ritchie is considering naming her unborn child after the King of Pop.
Guardian of MJ's Kids... Macaulay Culkin??: Early rumors suggested that the 'Home Alone' star, as godfather to MJ's elder two children, might gain custody. Our thoughts: not a chance.
Nose Missing After Death: The Kansas City Star reports that the prosthetic nose worn by Michael Jackson went missing from the morgue.
King of Pop Also King in Africa: An Ebony cover story from 1992 discusses the in-depth details of Jackson being crowned 'King Sani' in a West African village, where he travelled as an ambassador of peace.
Jackson Told Daughter Paris He Might Die: Biographer Ian Halperin was quoted as saying Jackson was feeling ill months before his death. Allegedly, he had told his 11-year-old daughter Paris he might not make it to Father's Day.
Bought Oscar for 'Gone With the Wind' Win: In 1999, Jackson set movie memorabilia records when he spent more than $1.5 million dollars to purchase the 1939 Best Picture Oscar for 'Gone With the Wind,' according to a PEOPLE report.
Rumors of Sleeping in Oxygen Tank: The Daily Mail features a photo of Jackson in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber. Rumor had it he was considering purchasing one to extend his life span, but Jackson settled those rumors when he said he bought it to donate to burns victims.
Michael Merch to Hit Stores: A posthumous collection of MJ-inspired clothing will hit US stores like Target, Hot Topic, Spencer's Gifts and JC Penney, according to ABC. In a bizarre twist, the line was supposedly designed by Jackson himself to be merchandise for his comeback tour.
