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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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4:59

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

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

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...

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

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!

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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!

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

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...

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

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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4:22

Wolfgang Van Halen gets it done!

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

2024/03/25

This script shares five positive news stories covering a range of topics from an unexpected discovery by a magnet fisherman to heartwarming care at the Houston Zoo.The first story celebrates a magnet fisherman who found a potentially medieval sword in a river, sparking interest and eventually leading to its donation to a museum amidst legal considerations.Next, the extraordinary care given to a female jumping stick at the Houston Zoo is highlighted, where a unique treatment helped it recover.The

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3:59

How to fall asleep, you have underwear on your head,...

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

2024/03/22

Uplifting Updates for Women's History Month and BeyondThis episode, hosted by Johnny Mac, celebrates Women's History Month and Barbie's 65th birthday with the announcement of new exceptional women dolls in its Role Models Collection, introducing girls to inspiring stories.Jon Stewart's heartfelt farewell to his dog Dipper led to an influx of donations to Animal Haven, a local shelter from which Dipper was adopted.A quirky event in St. Louis sets a new Guinness World Record with 355 people wearing

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4:29

Is that a snake in your pants? Why yes it is!

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

2024/03/20

Johnny Mac presents five uplifting news stories.First, the 18th-century Crooked House Pub in England, which burned down last July, must be reconstructed by the owners to its original lopsided design by February 2027, as mandated by the local council.Secondly, volunteer efforts in the UK have saved at least 115,000 amphibians from road fatalities during their breeding season migrations.Third, Paul Edmonds achieves remission from both HIV and blood cancer thanks to a pioneering stem cell

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4:16

Take A Cold Shower

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

2024/03/18

A 15-minute cold shower can potentially help one lose up to 350 calories by activating brown adipose tissue and increasing metabolic rate. The second story highlights Charlotte’s initiative, Loved Before, a soft toy adoption agency in London, which refurbishes and resells donated stuffed animals, with half of the profits going to charity. The third news item reveals the discovery of the SS Nemesis shipwreck, lost since 1904 with 32 crew members, found untouched. The fourth story celebrates the

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6:07

Kevin Bacon the pig lured by Oreos PLUS The Wild...

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

2024/03/15

Johnny Mac delivers a light-hearted roundup of good news, featuring the wild antics at the Florida Man Games with events inspired by real Florida news stories, a dog heroically finding help at doggy daycare after a car accident, the anticipation for the upcoming Great American total solar eclipse, the exciting sighting of a grey whale off the New England coast thought to be extinct for over 200 years, and finally the humorous tale of Kevin Bacon the pig being lured back home with Oreos. The Wild

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3:29

But we didn't order a new roof.

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

2024/03/13

In this episode of '5 Good News Stories,' Johnny Mac shares a collection of heartwarming and inspiring tales that bring a little more positivity into the world.The stories feature an accidental roof replacement that ended on a positive note, a significant scientific breakthrough at Pennsylvania State University where scientists have successfully 3D printed human skin tissue for wound treatment, an Oscar-winning documentary short 'The Last Repair Shop' spurring donations for a music repair program in

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4:00

A tidy mouse, teddy bears take over the ice and no...

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

2024/03/11

First up is Rodney's story, who discovered a mouse is cleaning his shed at night. The second story is about Chris Farley who managed to continue his streak of running a marathon under three hours thanks to friends. The third story is Haribo's achievement in setting a new world record by creating a 353.1 sq ft mosaic using over 150,000 gummy bear candies. The fourth story talks about the fans of the American Hockey League's Hershey Bears, who set a new record throwing 74,599 stuffed animals onto the

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5:29

Lost and Found Ring, Bug of the Year, and A Dinosaur...

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

2024/03/08

A woman named Melanie who loses her wedding ring at the North Greenville Recycling Center gets it back with the help of the Public Works Department.Secondly, a photography company called A Gold Photo increases adoptions and fundraising for over 50 shelters through a project called Second Shot, aiming to connect pets and people.The third story is about seven California condors, a critically endangered species, released into the wild after being hatched and raised at the Oregon Zoo.Moving on, the

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