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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.
Supplemental: Additional Reading on OECTs
Why Was Cereal Invented? A Brief History of Corn Flakes (HowStuffWorks)
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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) (Salwen.com)
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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)
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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.
Library of Things (GNN)
First Indoor Pool (On This Very Day) (Information Britain) (The Straight Dope)
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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)
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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)
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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
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
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Herd of Bison Reintroduced in Europe Are Climate Heroes–Helping Store CO2 Equal to 43,000 Cars (GNN)
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)
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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)
More Reading: May 20, 1899 - The first speeding ticket in USA is issued - This Day In Automotive History
More Reading: Local fines and fees revenue across the 50 states (reason.org)
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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)
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