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Cool Stuff Daily

Cool Stuff Daily

Cool Stuff Daily covers the most interesting and coolest stories in the world of science, progress, life-hacks, memes, exciting art, and hope. This is the antidote to depressing headlines. Smart stuff in podcast form. Cool news, as a service. Hosted by Reggie Risseeuw and Marques Pfaff.

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18:39

How Spiders Use Their Webs To Capture Sound, Upcoming...

Cool Stuff Daily ·

2024/05/20

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

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13:26

Climate Resilient Rooftop, Teenage Boy Releases Story...

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2024/05/17

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

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14:53

Doctorate Awarded to 17-Year-Old, New Discoveries in...

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2024/05/16

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

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17:58

Resurgence of Unique Turtle, Weird Wednesday (Plane...

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2024/05/15

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

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16:15

Diabetic Cured with New Treatment, 100-Year-Old Coin...

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2024/05/14

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

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17:37

New Discovery with Evaporation, Dogs in Schools Help...

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2024/05/13

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 -

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14:35

California Wildlife Crossing, Women Arrested...

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2024/05/10

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

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16:29

Teenage Hero, Baltimore Street Librarian, and TDIH -...

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2024/05/09

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

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18:52

Another Attempt at Whale Communication, Weird...

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2024/05/08

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

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20:30

Potential Long-Term Risk of Intermittent Fasting,...

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2024/05/07

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 -

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14:45

Orangutan Caught Using Medicinal Plants, New Rules...

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2024/05/06

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

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17:36

Bird Flu and The Dairy/Meat Industry, Couple...

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2024/05/03

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

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14:26

New Benefits of Tumeric, Willy Wonka Horrendous...

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2024/05/02

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

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16:31

Historic Artworks Return to Notre Dame, Weird...

Cool Stuff Daily ·

2024/05/01

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

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14:36

T-Rex Intelligence Debate, Dog Lost in Australia...

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2024/04/30

There is now a debate on the intelligence of Tyrannosaurus Rex, a dog lost in Australia reunites with his UK-based owners, and on This Day in History, the ice cream cone becomes an American staple. T-Rex Intelligence (Gizmodo) (LA Times) Lost Dog (Sky News) Ice Cream Cone (History) Contact the show - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com Instagram - Facebook

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15:12

Racing Rubber Duck Found, Rare Lego Piece Discovered,...

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2024/04/29

The rubber duck that shows up 400 miles away, the rare lego piece that is found after 27 years, plus on This Day in History, the ancestor of the trolley takes to the streets in Berlin. Rubber Duck (GNN) Rare Lego (Sky News) (Sky News) Trolley (Vintage News) (Siemens) Contact the show - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com Instagram - Facebook

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15:25

Preparing for an Asteroid, Cicadas Collective Roar...

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2024/04/26

Earth’s upcoming close encounter with an asteroid which will be 10 times closer than our own moon and Scientists plan to study it, the cicadas are here and wreaking havoc in South Carolina, plus, on This Day in History, mass trials of the Polio vaccine are distributed. Asteroid (Gizmodo) (MSN) Cicadas (AP News) Polio Vaccine (Britannica) (NPR) Contact the show - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com Instagram - Facebook

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14:11

Incredible Chickadees Memory, Bringing Mars Samples...

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2024/04/25

The incredible memory of Mountain Chickadees, plus NASA is soliciting help to bring Mars samples back to Earth faster and cheaper, and on This Day in History, the first solar cell is unveiled. Chickadee Memory (GNN) (University of Colorado) Mars Samples (AP News) First Solar Cell (Popular Science) Contact the show - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com Instagram - Facebook

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16:48

Taco Bell Hero, Weird Wednesday (Hippo Identity,...

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2024/04/24

The heroic act of a Taco Bell manager in Pennsylvania, plus Weird Wednesday brings us a hippo with a mistaken identity, it’s not pigman, but a seagull boy, and getting paid to watch Star Wars . Plus, on This Day in History, a man makes a trip around the world…in a fishing boat. Taco Bell Hero (GNN) Hippo Gender Identity (BBC) Seagull Boy (BBC) Star Wars Marathon (FinanceBuzz) Trip Around the World (Britannica) Contact the show - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com Instagram - Facebook

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17:39

Benefits of Exercise on Depression, New Method to...

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2024/04/23

A new study examines the benefits of exercise on depression, a new technique to heal broken bones that makes them better than ever, and good news from Voyager 1. Plus, on This Day is History, we look at the term “Hillbilly”. Exercise Benefits on Depression (GNN) (JACC Journals) Broken Bones Healing Technique (GNN) (OMU) Voyager 1 (CNN) Hillbilly History (Appalachian History) (History Collection) Contact the show - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com Instagram - Facebook

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