"Interesting anecdote" refers to a short, personal story or account that catches people's attention because it is unique, fascinating, or amusing. Full definition
Wait is stuffed with legitimately interesting anecdotes, arguments and research. (canadianbusiness.com)
So here's an entirely unscientific, sociologically interesting anecdote about job seekers that I share to make a point about resumes. (risingstarresumes.net)
There were the occasional name drops, but otherwise, the book was severely lacking in interesting anecdotes from the world of country music and seemed to be more about the anger of a bitter man who is far from washed up, but somehow seems like he wishes to be. (goodereader.com)