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•Transcript available on Metacast 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: coolstufcommute@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 11, 2024•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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 - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 06, 2024•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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 - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com Instagram - Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad cho...
May 28, 2024•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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 - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com Instagram - Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choic...
May 23, 2024•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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 - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com Instagram - Facebook Learn more about your ad ...
May 21, 2024•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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 - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com Instagram - Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about you...
May 17, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com Instagram - Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad ...
May 16, 2024•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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 - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com Instagram - Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad...
May 14, 2024•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com Instagram - Facebook ...
May 13, 2024•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast The world’s largest wildlife crossing is officially under construction in southern California, plus a stupid criminal gets what’s coming to her … hint: it’s jail … jail is coming to her. Also, on This Day in History, the transcontinental railroad is completed with a The Golden Spike. Wildlife Crossing (Annenberg Foundation) Woman Arrested After Leaving Jail (AP News) The Golden Spike (History To Go) (National Park Service) Contact the show - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com Instagram - Facebook Learn ...
May 10, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast A 14-year-old in Wisconsin saves his classmates from what could have been an absolutely disastrous situation, plus the woman who’s bringing the gift of reading to youth in Baltimore. And on This Day in History, we look at the first Mother’s Day and “ The Pill”. Teenage Hero (CNN) Storybook Maze/Street Librarian (GNN) Mother's Day (History) (History) The Pill (Britannica) (NPR) Contact the show - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com Instagram - Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
May 09, 2024•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Another day, another attempt at understanding whale communication – and this time scientists are making real progress with the Sperm Whale in particular. Weird Wednesday has a missing emotional alligator, snakes almost on a plane, and one of the oddest Guinness World Records. Plus, on This Day in History, the Westminster Dog Show is held for the first time. Whale Communication (AP News) Missing Alligator (AP News) (CNN) Snakes/Plane (AP News) Guinness World Record (UPI) Westminster Dog Show (Wes...
May 08, 2024•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Intermittent fasting has been associated with a number of health benefits, but a recent study suggests the long-term effects may not be so positive, plus one Japanese tourist town has had enough of … tourists … and they’re doing something about it. And on This Day in History, the first planetarium opens in Germany. Intermittent Fasting (Science Daily) Japanese Tourist Town (AP News) The First Planetarium (Deutsches Museum) (IEEE Spectrum) Contact the show - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com Instagram -...
May 07, 2024•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Scientists catch an orangutan healing itself with a medicinal plant and the DOT has new rules in place for airlines to help passengers with canceled to delayed flights. Plus, on This Day in History, The Channel Tunnel connecting the UK and France opens. Orangutan Uses Medicinal Plant (AP News) (Nature) Airline Refund Rules (GNN) (Flightrights.gov) The Channel Tunnel (Britannica) (ThoughtCo.) Contact the show - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com Instagram - Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
May 06, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast With the bird flu affecting cattle, is it safe to drink milk and eat beef? The couple that accidentally returned their cat to Amazon, and a new plastic that could largely biodegrade in just five months. Plus, on This Week in History, Washington DC is incorporated. Bire Flu/Cattle (Gizmodo) Cat Shipped (CNN) Biodegradable Plastic (GNN) TDIH - Washington DC (History) (Famous Daily) Contact the show - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com Instagram - Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
May 03, 2024•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast A new analysis of Tumeric gives the supplement two thumbs up for treating a particular degenerative condition, Willy Wonka’s Horrendous Glasgow experience returns … but this time in US, and on This Day and History, we look back at the 20 cent piece. Tumeric (GNN) Willy Wonka Experience (Sky News) 20 Cent Piece (Grey Sheet) (PCGS) Contact the show - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com Instagram - Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
May 02, 2024•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Masterpieces Saved from Notre Dame Fire Now Restored and Back on View Weird Wednesday: Chicago 'rat hole' has been removed | AP News, Milan poised to ban ice cream, pizza and more after midnight after new proposed law | World News | Sky News, South Carolina horse breaks world record for longest tail on a miniature horse - UPI.com, Ghana man hugs 1,123 trees in an hour for world record - UPI.com TDIH: The Victorianist: “Spending a Penny”: Or The First Public Flushing Toilets - Open on This Day in...
May 01, 2024•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
