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Episode 23: Lebanon Legalizes Weed, A Man Is Stranded In A Ghost Town, and Earth Is Getting Better Apr 22, 2020

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Lebanon becomes the first Arab country to legalize cannabis cultivation. In California, a man is trapped in the once-violent ghost town of Cerro Gordo. And scientists across the planet independently confirmed that this (so far) short period of lockdown has led to significant improvements for Earth's atmosphere, ecosystems and wildlife.

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Episode 22: Kim Jong Un Recovers From Surgery (Or Does He?), Children Are Being Named After COVID, and Quitting Facebook Makes You Happier Apr 21, 2020

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The international is racing to verify rumors that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may be gravely ill after a secret surgery. In countries across the planet, parents are naming their children after COVID-19, and recent studies prove something people have been taking for granted all along: quitting Facebook can make you happier. Join Ben Bowlin for more Strange News Daily, and share your stories on Twitter: #strangedaily

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Episode 21: The Lyrid Meteor Shower, Falling In Love With Your Chandelier, and the Largest Mass Shooting in Canadian History Apr 20, 2020

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Check out one of history's oldest known light shows as the Lyrid meteor shower returns to the night sky. In the UK, Amanda Liberty has taken tabloids to task for discriminating against her romantic interest in a chandelier. This weekend, Canada witnessed the largest mass shooting in its recent history when a man disguised himself as a police officer and went on a terrifying shooting spree, the full details of which have yet to be revealed. Join Ben Bowlin for more Strange News Daily, and share your stories on Twitter: #strangedaily

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Episode 20: Astronauts Return To Earth, A Zoo Made Feed Its Animals To Each Other, and Iceland Wants You To Hug A Tree Apr 18, 2020

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This morning astronauts returned to Earth after spending more than 200 days in space. A zoo in Germany may be forced to feed its animals to each other. Over in Iceland, forest rangers have a novel suggestion for everyone missing physical contact: go hug a tree. Join Ben Bowlin for more Strange News Daily, and share your stories on Twitter: #strangedaily

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Episode 19: China Bans Animal Crossing, Mexico Hunts A Werewolf, and A Mummy Protects Siberians From COVID-19 Apr 16, 2020

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The government of China has banned Animal Crossing, and is planning to crack down on online gaming in general. In the Mexican state of Chiapas, local police are hunting a werewolf. In the isolated reaches of Siberia, locals believe an ancient Iron Age mummy may be using her supernatural powers to protect the region from the coronavirus. Join Ben Bowlin for more Strange News Daily, and share your stories on Twitter: #strangedaily

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Episode 18: Ghosts Enforce Quarantines, A Brand-new Zonkey, and The World's Longest Lifeform Lives Near Australia Apr 15, 2020

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An Indonesian village has taken to supernatural means to enforce the COVID-19 quarantine. Over in Kenya, a newborn zonkey is a hit on social media. And off the coast of Australia a creepy Lovecraftian tentacle may be the world's longest living life form (though maybe not in the way you might think). Join Ben Bowlin for more Strange News Daily, and share your stories on Twitter: #strangedaily

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Episode 17: The President of Nicaragua Has Disappeared, The World's Largest Private Air Force, and What Happens To All The Beer? Apr 14, 2020

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Daniel Ortega, the President of Nicaragua, has gone missing. Over in Quincy, Illinois, a man named Don Kirlin has just become the owner of the world's largest private jet fighter fleet, and pubgoers across the United Kingdom are wondering what on Earth will happen to all that beer they can no longer drink. Join Ben Bowlin for more Strange News Daily, and share your stories on Twitter: #strangedaily

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Episode 16: Koalas Are Coming Home, Saudia Arabia Is Going Nuclear, And Mutant Bacteria May Save Us From Plastic Apr 13, 2020

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Koalas are finally able to return to their natural habitat as Australia conquers its forest fires. Saudi Arabia is building a nuclear reactor, and experts worry it may be the first step in building nuclear weapons. And a mutant bacterial enzyme may represent a major step in fighting plastic pollution. Join Ben Bowlin for more Strange News Daily, and share your stories on Twitter: #strangedaily

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Episode 15: Quarantine World Records, The Mafia Feeds The Hungry, and A Plague Of Locusts Swarms Across Africa Apr 10, 2020

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While locked in quarantine, some ambitious self-isolators are making -- and breaking -- world records. Over in Italy, authorities worry the Mafia is using acts of charity as a way to sink their hooks into local communities, and an enormous plague of locusts threatens to plunge some African countries into starvation. Join Ben Bowlin for more Strange News Daily, and share your stories on Twitter: #strangedaily

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Episode 14: The Earth Goes Quiet, The First Use of the F-word, and People Attack 5G Towers Apr 10, 2020

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Reduced human activity is leading to a reduction in earthquakes, researchers are discovering the first use of the infamous F-word, and over in Europe conspiracy theorists are attacking 5G towers for their perceived link to COVID-19. Join Ben Bowlin for more Strange News Daily, and share your stories on Twitter: #strangedaily

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