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We leave earth’s atmosphere for today's episode asking, after nearly 50 years, have we heard the last from Voyager 1? We follow up on the latest from the US Government on the existence of UFOs, is the truth really out there? Plus, This Day in History takes a look at the Normal School.

Voyager 1 (NPR)

UFOs (Sky News)

The Normal School (MyChamplainValley)

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A feathered tourist causes a stir in Las Vegas, bringing the Bellagio Fountains to a halt – speaking of birds, a new study indicates they may be smarter than we think. And file this under “you’ve gotta be kidding me” – a pair of doppelgangers w/ more than just looks in common. Plus, This Day in History, the helicopter achieves aviation history

Bellagio Fountains/Bird (AP News)

Birds Learn (GNN)

Doppelgangers (NDTV)

Helicopter History (ArthurYoung.com)

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Jupiter's moon Europa may have less oxygen than expected (Associated Press)

Quick-thinking pilot delivers baby mid-flight after mother goes into labor (Sky News)

AI Might Not Be the Future of Fast Food Drive-Thru Lanes After All (Gizmodo)

TDIH: MLB Rules

 

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A Colorado school district says its electric school bus has proven superior to its diesel counterparts, we’ll tell you why. This week’s Weird Wednesday includes an odd rescue of a dog, a theft you don't hear about every day, a Big Mac record, and bunny tattoos. Plus, This Day in History, the circus inspires a common backyard product for kids.

Electric School Bus (9News)

Dog Rescue (UPI)

Leap Year Glitch (UPI)

Venus Flytrap Poachers (AP News)

Big Mac Record (UPI)

Rabbit Tattoos (UPI)

Trampoline (Smithsonian)

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There has been another development on the flying car front – will these things ever become a reality? Plus, how one US clothing company is working to minimize waste using old swimwear. On This Day in History, trains get a little safer.

Flying Car (New Atlas)

Swimwear Recycling (Fast Company)

Airbrakes (Wired)

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Females dominate men when it comes to exercise, we’ll explain why males need to work out longer to achieve the same benefits, we say good night to the moon lander Odysseus, and one prank warns of irritated animals ahead. Plus, looking at This Day in History, is the US missing someone from its list of presidents?

Exercise Comparison (GNN) (Cedars Sinai)

Moon Lander Odysseus (AP News)

Road Sign (UPI) (KREM 2)

Inauguration (White House History)

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A new and improved exoskeleton is helping people walk again, a Willy Wonka experience makes kids cry and not because they were turned into blueberries or sucked through a tube of chocolate, plus a new phone app that could help diagnose depression. On This Day in History, we celebrate Feb 30th, no that is not a misprint. 

Exoskeleton (New Atlas)

Willy Wonka Mayhem (Gizmodo)

Phone App - Depression (Dartmouth)

February 30th (History Facts)

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Is a universal snake antivenom on the horizon? Scientists are making significant progress, New moons have been discovered in our solar system and on This Day in History, the witch hunt begins in Salem.

Snake Venom (Scripps)

New Moons (AP News) (MSN)

 

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The UK’s push for energy-efficient homes made of mud and straw and no, it’s not the three little pigs, we’ll explain. This week’s Weird Wednesday includes a naked man festival that ends after being around for over 1000 years, an update on Florida Man Games, lost money that has been returned, and another Guinness World Record. Plus, this day in history, the first TV appearance for basketball.

Mud Home (GNN)

Naked Man Festival (UPI)

"Drink Driver" (AP News)

Lost Money (UPI)

GWR - Toy Car (UPI)

TDIH (NCAA)

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A new cancer drug saves the leg and life of a three-legged pitbull named Annabel Lee. What could that mean for the future of treatment? The alleged tiniest apartment in New York -- with no bathroom or kitchen -- will still cost you $1,200. What would you pay to live in Midtown Manhattan? One student in Canada opts for weekly flights to class in order to SAVE money. And on This Day in History, Pokemon debuts for the Nintendo Gameboy.

A New Cancer Drug for Dogs (WCJB)

The Tiniest Apartment in New York City (NDTV) (Instagram)

Commute in the Skies (WBAY)

TDIH: Pokemon

 

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