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5 Good News Stories - five good things in the news

Caloroga Shark Media / Happiness Good News Lab

Five Good News Stories - 5 Good Things in the news, three times a week!5 Good News Stories is a heartwarming and uplifting podcast that focuses on bringing positivity and hope to its listeners. Hosted by Johnny Mac, this podcast is a breath of fresh air in a world often dominated by negative headlines.In each episode, John handpicks five of the most inspiring and uplifting good news stories from around the globe. These stories can range from acts of kindness and community resilience to scientific

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5:43

The World's Largest Hot Dog. Zach Bryan's Tornado...

5 Good News Stories - five good things in the news ·

2024/05/10

The World's Largest Hot Dog Art Installation Innovations in Synthetic Diamond Production Zach Bryan's Tornado Relief Efforts The Lawn Defender: A Sprinkler Story The Mystery of the 80s Song Unraveled Get all these episodes plus hundreds more commercial free here! See the full list of shows and sign up for our newsletter for more great news from Caloroga Shark Media.

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3:50

The Case of the Misleading Movie Beer PLUS A Green...

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2024/05/08

This episode of '5 Good News Stories' hosted by Johnny Mac covers a range of uplifting tales including Donna setting a new world record for the longest abdominal plank, Samaritans rescuing Sam from a burning car, a groundbreaking study on cannabis reducing cognitive decline, a lawsuit over beer quantity misrepresentation in Texas, and a rare lime green puppy born to a golden retriever. World Record Planking AchievementHeroic Samaritans Save a LifeCannabis and Cognitive Health StudyThe Case of the

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5:20

The Other Taylor Swift

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2024/05/06

Johnny Ma delivers five heartwarming stories: a romantic plane proposal where the captain proposes to his flight attendant girlfriend mid-flight; the relocation of Asian elephants from Australia's Taronga Zoo to a larger, mixed-species habitat in South Australia; a scientific insight into the heart-shaped feature on Pluto, thought to be caused by a slow, angled impact; the recovery and thriving of two Bengal tigers, rescued from the situation highlighted in the 'Tiger King' series; and the amusing

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6:41

50,000 bees in the wall, 50,000 bees! Take one down,...

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2024/05/03

Highlights include Mike, the alligator trapper, capturing an eight-foot alligator barefoot and showcasing it to a cheering crowd. The script humorously touches on 'savage seagulls' in Britain, forming gangs and causing chaos, with characters like Bugsy Seagull and Steven Seagull. Another story involves a Nigerian chess champion, Tunde, who broke the world record for the longest chess marathon by playing for 60 hours in Times Square, raising $22,000 in the process. Additionally, an infamous 'rat

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6:26

A Birthday Invitation Gone Horribly Wrong and Inside...

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2024/05/01

First, an elephant escapes from a local circus in Butte, Montana, amusing the community before being safely returned. The second story humorously recounts how the Petite Hermitage Hotel in West California gains popularity by cleverly responding to negative online reviews.Next, Ethan Levine embarks on a quest to set a Guinness World Record for the most ceremonial first pitches thrown, aiming to reach or surpass the 40-pitch benchmark. Following that, a mom accidentally sends a birthday party

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5:42

The Great Cow Escape, Mouse Utopia and The Accidental...

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2024/04/29

The Great Cow Escape: A Tale of Clever CowsWhale Communication Breakthrough: Talking to HumpbacksCreating a Mouse Utopia: Simon Dell's Mouse VillageInnovative Wildlife Management: Alaska's Robotic PredatorThe Accidental Divorce: A Click Gone Wrong

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3:58

The Tale of Tampa's Ceramic Rooftop Cat

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2024/04/26

Scrabble Gets a Friendly MakeoverWheels for Winners: Biking for Good in Wisconsin Discovering a New Blue Gecko Species Global Life Expectancy on the RiseThe Tale of Tampa's Ceramic Cat

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5:08

Ninja the 90 year old soccer sensation

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2024/04/24

A newborn fox at the Richmond Wildlife Center is raised with minimal human contact, using a unique method where caretakers wear fox costumes. Adidas plans to donate over $150 million from Yeezy sales to anti-racism organizations after ending their partnership with Kanye West. A high school student, Selena Zhang, invents a solar and AI-powered trap to combat the invasive lanternfly in the Northeast. Providence College students raise funds for their beloved overnight security guard, James, to visit

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4:59

The world's record poo and the mystery of why the...

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2024/04/22

The tales include a pilot and his dog surviving a plane crash off the California coast and swimming to safety, Anouk Gournier setting a new rope climbing record at the Eiffel Tower, the birth of the 250th California Condor chick at the San Diego Zoo signaling a conservation success, a horse that wandered into an Australian train station during heavy rain and was safely returned to its owner, and the discovery of the largest fossilized human turd from a 9th-century Viking, highlighting an unusual

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5:19

Marooned sailors spell out HELP and it worked - PLUS...

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2024/04/19

A mass wedding ceremony during a total eclipse in Ohio Town, the rescue of three stranded men on a Pacific island using palm leaves to spell out 'HELP', the development of a new cancer-detecting blood test called Galeri, the story of Roger, a playful Labrador who became a hero in earthquake rescue efforts in Taiwan, and humorous advice on what to do if attacked by a cow.

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5:26

Should you pick heads or tails? The answer!

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2024/04/17

Celebrating Erna the Duck's Remarkable MilestoneCow on the Traffic CamSpace Debris Mystery: A Close Encounter in FloridaBreaking Records as a Human FountainCoin Toss Conundrum: Unveiling the Odds

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4:26

Olivia Rodrigo's New Initiative PLUS a woman's...

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2024/04/15

Johnny Mac delivers five heartwarming news stories ranging from a Barbie rescued from a river auctioned for over $1,000 to fund cleanup efforts, to Olivia Rodrigo's initiative to donate proceeds from her Canadian tour to women's shelters. Additionally, a biotech company's breakthrough in bio 3D printed windpipes offers new hope in medical science. A curious tale follows a man who bought a house on Amazon and found it too small to live in, planning to use it for Airbnb instead. The segment closes

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5:03

Cicada Rain - you don't wanna know. PLUS Dolphins...

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2024/04/12

Dolphins' Puffer Fish High: A Surprising DiscoveryHeartwarming Act of Kindness by a School Bus DriverCan Your Dog Really Understand You?The Curious Case of Cats and CucumbersThe Fascinating World of Cicadas

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4:58

That's not a sick hedgehog, it's a hat

5 Good News Stories - five good things in the news ·

2024/04/10

Johnny Mac presents five intriguing and heartwarming news stories. The topics range from a baseball team's controversial mascot named after a weight-loss drug, to a traditional waiter's race in Paris aimed at promoting the upcoming Summer Olympics. Additionally, breakthroughs in artificial intelligence in healthcare are highlighted, showcasing a new AI model that can detect diseases and tumors in early stages. Another story touches on a controversial wedding where guests were charged a hefty fee to

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5:33

Eclipse Fun Facts, an Earthquake Vasectomy and the...

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2024/04/08

Eclipse Day: Fun Facts and Viewing TipsA Quirky Earthquake Story During a VasectomyThe World's Oldest Man Shares His SecretPresidential Palace Cats: Mexico's Living Fixed AssetsFlight Delay Fiasco: A Bathroom Dilemma

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4:34

Mike Tyson's Edible Ears and Groundhog Parenting

5 Good News Stories - five good things in the news ·

2024/04/05

Johnny Mac shares five uplifting and humorous news stories. These include Mike Tyson's launch of a unique cannabis edible shaped like bitten ears, reminiscent of his infamous fight with Evander Holyfield. In a lucky turn of events in England, Richard Brock finds a valuable gold nugget during a treasure hunt. The 'I am not a typo' campaign advocates for the recognition of unique names in technology autocorrect systems.Comedian Ed Gamble is compelled to replace a hot dog with a cucumber in his subway

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4:22

Samba the Parrot evades Hawks! A venomous snake makes...

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2024/04/03

The first story highlights the Girls Auto Clinic, a Pennsylvania-based service offering car care memberships, education, and hands-on mechanic workshops specifically for women, alongside unique amenities like a nail salon.Next, an 11-year-old named Harrison is celebrated for raising $81,000 through patriotic popsicle sales to support history projects about Pearl Harbor, aiming to include stories of underrepresented heroes.The third story tells of Samba, a 15-year-old Catalina McCaw, who was safely

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4:25

The Porcupines have escaped!

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2024/04/01

Two women in Florida are attempting to set a Guinness world record by driving 500 miles in toy cars, raising money for animal charities along the way.Researchers in France have discovered why humans are naturally inclined to dance, attributing the phenomenon to the effect of syncopation on the brain.In Toronto, bald eagles are nesting for the first time in recorded history, marking a conservation success.A 29-year-old woman, has set a new record as the first female to race nonstop around the Earth

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4:53

51 slices of bacon please, and can you put that on a...

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2024/03/29

I missed World Nap Day!A successful coral reef restoration project in Indonesia, demonstrating a full recovery within four yearsA historical note found in Belgium revealing the harsh working conditions of 1940 and offering advice to future generationsResearch at Chernobyl showing certain worms' resilience to radiation, contributing to cancer researchAnd a quirky story about a man in the UK who ordered a bacon roll with 51 slices of bacon, which was so large it was served in a donut box.

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5:30

Harry Potter and the Profitable Misprint

5 Good News Stories - five good things in the news ·

2024/03/27

A rare Harry Potter book proof copy that sold for over $17,000 due to a misspelling, Christian Bale's initiative to support foster siblings with affordable housing, an overview of the Amache National Historic Site to preserve Japanese American history, a couple converting a school bus into a sustainable mobile home, and a peculiar case of mummified monkeys found in a traveler's luggage.

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