Monkey Behavioral Changes After Hurricane, New Unique Looking Horned Dinosaur Discovered, and This Day in History - Dancing Hysteria Hits Germany. Monkeys got along better after hurricane - study (bbc.com) One of the biggest (and weirdest) horned dinosaurs has been discovered | BBC Science Focus Magazine A Strange Case of Dancing Mania Struck Germany Six Centuries Ago Today | Smithsonian (smithsonianmag.com) Contact the show - [email protected] Instagram - Facebook Learn more about your...
Jun 24, 2024•23 min
On today’s episode; walking your way to less back pain, the world shows up for one young mother battling cancer. And on This Day in History, the Ferris Wheel attracts riders at the Chicago World’s Fair. Walking regularly could double your back pain-free time Strangers Crowdfund $54,000 for 22-Year-old Mom with Terminal Cancer Who Needs More Time with Baby GoFundMe: Rachel Burns Chicago’s Ferris wheel story | Chicago Architecture Center History of the Centennial Wheel at Navy Pier | Navy Pier Con...
Jun 21, 2024•20 min
Colorado's Plastic Bag Ban, Donkey Missing for Five Years Found with Elk, and This Day In History - The Alaska Purchase is Announced. Plastic bag use cut by a billion, says recycling center | 9news.com Lost Donkey Seen Living With Elk Herd 5 Years Later: 'Living His Best Life' (goodnewsnetwork.org) Check for the Purchase of Alaska (1868) | National Archives Alaska Purchase | Encyclopedia.com Alaska Purchase | History, Cost, & Significance | Britannica Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Jun 20, 2024•18 min
Lava Tubes and Frost on Mars, Weird Wednesday - Lots of Twins, Lost Watch, and Animal Escapes, and This Day in History covers the 15th French Postal Service. Lava Tubes and Water Frost Found on Mars Offer Double Opportunity in Search for Life (worldatlarge.news) Double take: 23 sets of twins graduate from a single Massachusetts middle school | AP News Watch believed to have been eaten by cow turns up 50 years later - UPI.com Watch: Herd of goats escape from Cedar Point's petting zoo - UPI.com Wa...
Jun 19, 2024•21 min
A New Meta-Analysis Suggests Exercise Could Be The Single Greatest Method for Combating Depression & This Day in History - The Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Crop Gets Started Nearly Every Form of Exercise Has Greater Treatment Potential for Depression Than SSRIs The BMJ: Effect of exercise for depression: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials RHR: Reviewing the Evidence on the Serotonin Theory of Depression, with Dr. Joanna Moncrieff History of Macadamia Nuts in Ha...
Jun 18, 2024•18 min
A New Type of Pterosaur (think Pterodactyls) is discovered in Australia & This Day in History: The First Insurance Policy Issued in the United State. New species of flying pterosaur reptile discovered in outback Queensland fossil dig James G. Batterson | Insurance Hall of Fame The First North American Accident Insurance Policy - Online Safety Trainer The History of Insurance (investopedia.com) Contact the show - [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Jun 17, 2024•14 min
The first individual to spend at least 1,000 days in space, and what it means for our understanding of human capabilities beyond this planet. And on This Day in History: the player piano is patented, bringing on-demand music to homes and establishments around the world. Cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko reaches 1,000 cumulative days in space First Human to Spend 1,000 Days in Outer Space Offers Unprecedented Opportunity to Study ‘Rocket’ Man Contact the show - [email protected] Learn more about ...
Jun 14, 2024•16 min
The world’s last truly wild horses return to the steppe of Kazakstan. And, on This Day in History, the first roundtrip flight between two large cities. Wild Horses Return to Kazakhstan Plains After Two Centuries of Absence TDIH: Hamilton Breaks Air Records – Today in History: June 13 - Connecticut History | a CTHumanities Project The crazy man of the air: C.K. Hamilton wows crowds in 1910 — General Aviation News Contact the show - [email protected] Instagram - Facebook Learn more about ...
Jun 13, 2024•14 min
A new study suggests elephants call each other by name. Weird Wednesday features a 97-year-old high school graduate, a longstanding class reunion, and a 'sugar glider' on a plane. On This Day in History, Harry Houdini performs one of his iconic tricks. African elephants call each other by unique names, new study shows 97-year-old woman earns high school diploma in Utah Oregon high school class holds its 80th annual reunion Flight delayed after sugar glider escapes aboard plane David Rush creates...
Jun 12, 2024•23 min
The edible beads that could combat cirrhosis and other gut conditions. And on This Day in History; The First Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded for one famous flight. Edible Carbon Beads Can Reduce Cirrhosis Liver Disease By Restoring Gut Microbiome TDIH: On June 11, 1927, Charles Lindbergh received the first Distinguished Flying Cross THE LEGEND OF LUCKY LINDBERGH | | azdailysun.com Contact the Show: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 11, 2024•15 min
Pomegranates have been known to possess a wide range of health benefits and new research indicates they may help combat Alzeheimer's and other neurodegenerative conditions. On 'This Day in History,' the first public zoo opens in France in 1793, bringing animal accessibility and wonder to the masses. Eating Pomegranates Can Help Alzheimer’s Patients Alleviate Symptoms, Study Says Naturally occurring substance in pomegranates can improve treatment of Alzheimer’s disease Jardin des Plantes: In the ...
Jun 10, 2024•15 min
Battery-powered 'bi-mode' trains in the UK could save A LOT of money, and help the environment. A Friday feel-good sees a long-lost cat make its way home after 12 years, and on This Day in History, we harken back to the reel-to-reel video recorder. Data from Battery-Powered Trains Shows Swapping Batteries for Diesel Saves 12 Million Tons of Emissions Every Year Cat Missing for 12 Years Reunites with Owner After Friend Recognizes Photo of the Pet on Facebook Retro Thing: The Sony CV-2000 Reel-to-...
Jun 07, 2024•18 min
A massive stegosaurus is set to go to auction … and in turn, make one man rich. Japan rolls out a spoon that makes food taste saltier … without adding any more salt. Plus, on This Day in History, the largest volcanic eruption ever witnessed Stegosaurus Auction (BBC) Salt Spoon (Sky News) Volcanic Eruptions (History) (Geology.com) (The Conversation) Contact the show - [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 06, 2024•19 min
Letters Written by Ancient Roman Commanders Have Been Found in a Pet Cemetery in Egypt Supplemental: Relics Found in Egyptian Pet Cemetery Weird Wednesday: Pringles thief told police 'once you pop, you can't stop' Animal control officers in Michigan struggle to capture elusive peacock Junior doctor goes viral after rescuing live fish from garden lawn in Newcastle TDIH: Bananas at the World’s Fair (famousdaily.com) A History Of Bananas | Import To The Americas Then Growth (wholesalenutsanddriedfr...
Jun 05, 2024•16 min
Retractable sports fields are nothing new – but in Spain, they’ve found an incredibly innovative new way of storing and caring for the country’s most revered plot of grass, a new, implantable light therapy could promote better healing in those suffering from spinal cord injuries, and on This Day in History - The Transcontinental Express makes its cross country journey in 83 hours. Retractable Sports Field (GNN) Implantable Light Therapy (AIChE) (GNN) Transcontinental Express (History) (The Histo...
Jun 04, 2024•18 min
A five-year-old from New York becomes the youngest ever to be fitted with a bionic arm, Ancient Egyptians appear to have known more about cancer than previously suspected. Plus This Day in History - America’s first space walk. Bionic Arm (GNN) Ancient Egyptian Cancer (CNN) (GNN) Spacewalk (NASA) (Space.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 03, 2024•19 min
A better understanding of our sun leads to more accurate processes for predicting future solar storms like the one experienced earlier in May, a 16-year-old from Kentucky secures a sizable cash prize for her medical research, and on TDIH; the origin of Corn Flakes, Kellogg's and Post. Sun's magnetic field may form close to the surface. This finding could improve solar storm forecasts (AP News) Supplemental: Solar storm hits Earth, producing colorful light shows across Northern Hemisphere (AP New...
May 31, 2024•22 min
An endangered fish found only in Death Valley makes a comeback. The planet Vulcan is once again confirmed to ONLY be the work of science fiction. And an update on the mesh screen in Japan, designed to keep tourists in line – here’s a hint … they haven’t been kept in line. Plus, on This Day in History, the first motor car accident is recorded. Death Valley Fish (USA Today) (US Fish & Wildlife Service) "Vulcan" (Gizmodo) Tourist Mesh Screen (Sky News) First Motor Car Accident (Old New York Tours) ...
May 30, 2024•24 min
At age 90, Astronaut training finally pays off for Ed Dwight with an adventure six decades in the making. Weird Wednesday brings us the oldest truck driver, odd races, and Guinness World Record “professional” David Rush is at it again. Plus, on This Day in History, the Turkey Trot gets 15 women fired. 90-Year-Old Astronaut (GNN) (NPR) 90-Year-Old Truck Driver (UPI) Odd Races (AP News) Rush's Disc Catching Record (UPI) Turkey Trot (NPR) (YouTube - Jared Morin) (YouTube - Adventures in Dance) Cont...
May 29, 2024•24 min
A new planet discovered that could support human life – and it’s only 40 million light years away. The Library of Things makes some tasks easier than ever. Plus, on This Day in History, the first indoor pool opens. New Planet (GNN) (NASA) Library of Things (GNN) First Indoor Pool (On This Very Day) (Information Britain) (The Straight Dope) Contact the show - [email protected] Instagram - Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad cho...
May 28, 2024•21 min
Here’s a Summer Dream Job: Get Paid $100K to Swim in Pools in All 50 States in the U.S. 91-Year-old Surprises Tiny Fire Department With $500,000 For Updating Their Archaic Equipment Video: https://youtu.be/NYiJWuatrFQ ‘My Baby is Still in the House!’ Hero Stranger Dives into Burning Home Twice to Save Ohio Baby TDIH: Samuel Morse demonstrates the telegraph with the message, “What hath God wrought?” (history.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your...
May 24, 2024•20 min
A helicopter to the rescue in Australia’s outback, an ancient tomb is unearthed in China, and on This Day in History - the first automobile trip across the US gets underway - all based on a bet. Dog Rescued in Australia's Outback (GNN) Ancient Chinese Tomb (South China Morning Post) (GNN) First Roadtrip (The Vintage News) (Atlas Obscura) Contact the show - [email protected] Instagram - Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choic...
May 23, 2024•22 min
706 people named Kyle got together in Texas. It wasn’t enough for a world record Weird Wednesday: Punxsutawney Phil and Phyllis's baby names revealed | AP News Indiana judge opens door for new eatery, finding `tacos and burritos are Mexican-style sandwiches' | AP News Watch: World's oldest sloth turns 54 at German zoo - UPI.com TDIH: Crossing the Atlantic by Steamship | National Postal Museum 1838: A Steamship Completes a Trailblazing Voyage across the Atlantic Ocean – Transportation History Lea...
May 22, 2024•17 min
Herd of Bison Reintroduced in Europe Are Climate Heroes–Helping Store CO2 Equal to 43,000 Cars (GNN) Researchers Discover the Universe’s Oldest Stars Circling Our Own Galaxy: ‘We have a new way to find them’ TDIH: Bicycles reach the U.S. (famousdaily.com) Object of Intrigue: Two-Wheeled Transport for Regency Dandies - Atlas Obscura The History of the First Bicycle and Its Evolution (bicyclepotential.org) Contact the show - [email protected] Instagram - Facebook Learn more about your ad ...
May 21, 2024•19 min
Spiders Use Their Webs as Giant Microphones to Hear What’s Going on Around Them, Says New Research (GoodNewsNetwork) iPhone 16 Pro Max Could Get Longer Better Battery Life (gizmodo.com) Google's New Feature That Lets You Talk by Staring At Emojis (gizmodo.com) The First Speeding Infraction in the U.S. was Committed by a New York City Taxi Driver in an Electric Car on May 20, 1899 (todayifoundout.com) More Reading: May 20, 1899 - The first speeding ticket in USA is issued - This Day In Automotive...
May 20, 2024•23 min
Amsterdam’s rooftop makeover in the name of climate resiliency and a teenage boy releases his first published book pulled directly from translated, ancient hieroglyphs from Egypt. Plus, on TDIH: a record sized salmon is caught. Rooftop Makeover (GNN) Ancient Texts Published into Book (GNN) TDIH - Record Salmon (Anchorage Daily News) (Fish with JD) Contact the show - [email protected] Instagram - Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about you...
May 17, 2024•17 min
A Chicago teen’s remarkable feat, which started at age 10. Two new discoveries in space just 1,000 light years away. Plus, on This Day in History, the first motorcycle trek across America. Teen's Accomplishment (AP News) (NBC News) (ABC News) Fluffy Planet (AP News) Planet Making Ingredients (AP News) Motorcycle Trek (Ride Apart) (GlobalSpec) Contact the show - [email protected] Instagram - Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad ...
May 16, 2024•19 min
The butt-breathing punk turtle is making a comeback – we’ll explain, Weird Wednesday brings us an in-flight battle for a seat, a spiteful man gets creative with his local government, and … because we can’t go a single wednesday without one, and David Rush adds to his world record count – this one involving thumb tacks. Plus, on This Day in History, the founding of Las Vegas. Mary-River Turtle (GNN) Mid-Air Fight (CNN) Odd Ordinance Solution (UPI) (Washington Post) GWR (UPI) Las Vegas Founded (Hi...
May 15, 2024•22 min
A 25-year diabetic is cured thanks to a promising new treatment, a valuable coin collection goes to auction 100 years after its owner’s death – we’ll tell you why it took so long, and on This Day in History - the first passenger to ride in a plane. New Diabetes Treatment (GNN) Rare Coin Collection (Sky News) First Plane Passenger (Smithsonian) Contact the show - [email protected] Instagram - Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad...
May 14, 2024•20 min
A stunning new discovery concerning one of the world’s most well-known processes … evaporation, plus, the new trend emerging in Michigan that’s helping stressed out students up their performance while living happier lives. And on This Day in History, the British set sail for Australia with about 750 criminals. Evaporation Study (MIT News) Dogs in Schools (Fox 17) (GNN) The First Fleet to Australia (New South Wales State Library) Contact the show - [email protected] Instagram - Facebook ...
May 13, 2024•21 min
