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March 19, 2025 First Brown Bear to Undergo Brain Surgery, Fossils Tossed in Dump, Violating the Mary Malone Statue, and TDIH - The Standard Time Act
The first brown bear to undergo brain surgery wakes from hibernation, 380-million-year-old fossils tossed into the dump over an unpaid bill, and the Mary Molone statue in Dublin may be moved to stop people from “violating” it. Plus, on This Day in History, the standard time act of 1918.

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20 min
March 18, 2025 Neuroprosthetic-Robot System Restores Movement for Spinal Cord Injury, US Bird Populations Decreasing, and TDIH - Largest Art Heist is US History
A breakthrough neuroprosthetic-robot system restores movement in spinal cord injury patients and one-third of US bird species populations are declining. On This Day in History, the largest art heist in US is committed at artwork valued at $500 million is stolen.
Robotics and spinal stimulation restore movement in paralysis | ScienceDaily
US bird populations continue alarming decline | ScienceDaily
History’s Biggest Art Heist | HISTORY
Five Things to Know About the Gardner Museum Heist—the Biggest Art Theft in Modern History | Smithsonian
March 18, 1990: The Largest Art Heist In History - This Day of History

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21 min
March 17, 2025 Lego Tires Eco-Friendly Upgrade, Sea Levels Rise Higher Than Expected, and TDIH - The "Burst of Joy" Pulitzer Prize Photo
Lego is updating how they manufacture their tires to make them more eco-friendly and global sea levels rose more than expected in 2024. On This Day in History, we look back at the Pulitzer Prize winning photograph “Burst of Joy” and the truth behind the happy photo.
Lego, the World’s Largest (and Smallest) Tire Manufacturer, Makes a Major Eco-Friendly Upgrade | ZME Science
Global sea level rose faster than expected in 2024, according to NASA analysis - ABC News
NASA Analysis Shows Unexpected Amount of Sea Level Rise in 2024 - NASA
NASA dropped a new report. It's a wake-up call. | Mashable
Thwaites Glacier | Size, Potential Collapse, & Facts | Britannica
Burst of Joy: The sad story behind the iconic picture, 1973 - Rare Historical Photos

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25 min
March 14, 2025 Robotic Arm Moved by Thought, How the Brain's Cannabinoid Receptor is Linked to Stress, and TDIH - The Gold Standard Act
A paralyzed man is able to move a robotic arm using only his thoughts with the help of AI and how the brain cannabinoid receptor is linked to stress. Plus, on This Day in History, we take a look at the Gold Standard Act.
Paralyzed Man Moved a Robotic Arm Using Only His Thoughts Thanks to AI. It Kept Working for Months | ZME Science
Brain Receptors For Cannabis Could Be Why Some People Are More Resilient : ScienceAlert
Brain Cannabinoid Receptor Linked With Stress Resilience in Mice Astocyte endocannabinoid receptor and BBB linked with stress resilience | GEN
Astrocytic cannabinoid receptor 1 promotes resilience by dampening stress-induced blood–brain barrier alterations | Nature Neuroscience
What Is the Gold Standard? History and Collapse | Investopedia

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25 min
March 13, 2025 Psilocybin Might Repair Some Brain Damage, Ancient Fortress Found in Spain During a Solar Plant Construction, and TDIH - The Grapefruit League Name
How Psilocybin might help repair brain damage from mild head trauma and an ancient fortress is discover is Spain during the construction of a solar plant. Plus, on This Day in History, the crazy story of how the Grapefruit League got its name.
Psilocybin Shows Promise in Repairing Brain Damage from Mild Head Trauma | ZME Science
Construction Workers Were Building a Solar Plant—and Uncovered a 5,000-Year-Old Fortress | Popular Mechanics
Construction crew discovers ancient fortress while building solar plant | USA Solar Cell
Wilbert Robinson caught grapefruit from a plane | MLB.com
This Day In Sports: Wilbert Robinson Tries To Catch A Low-Flying Grapefruit - ESPN - SportsCenter.com- ESPN
On This Date in Sports March 13, 1915: Catch the Grapefruit | Barstool Sports

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20 min
March 12, 2025 Good Night's Sleep Benefits for All Ages, The Royal Shrovetide Game in England, Bathroom Misconduct Cause Flight Issues, and TDIH - FDR's "Fireside Chat"
The importance of sleep for all ages and the health benefits a good night's sleep provides, the interesting rivalry game that takes place in England, and a long flight diverted due to bathroom misconduct. Plus, on This Day in History, FDR’s first “fireside chat” during the Great Depression.
Quality sleep speeds up kids' concussion recovery - UPI.com
Poor sleep drives high blood pressure In teens, study indicates - UPI.com
Sleepy nurses vulnerable to common cold, other infections - UPI.com
Royal Shrovetide is a wild ancient version of soccer still played today | AP News
Down'Ards win Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide Football game | BBC
Air India confirms Chicago plane returned due to clogged toilets | BBC
Air India asks passengers to stop flushing clothes down plane toilets - UPI.com
Clogged toilets are the latest among Air India’s bizarre troubles – NBC Chicago
FDR broadcasts first 'fireside chat' during the Great Depression | March 12, 1933 | HISTORY

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21 min
March 11, 2025 "3-Body Problem" Discovered in the Kuiper Belt and TDIH - Quiz Show Scandals of the 1950s
At 3.7 billion miles away, a “3-body problem” is discovered in the Kuiper Belt which could rewrite history. Plus, on This Day in History, we look at the quiz show scandals of the 1950s.
Hubble Telescope discovers a new '3-body problem' puzzle among Kuiper Belt asteroids (video) | Space
3.7 Billion Miles Away: Hubble Uncovers a Hidden Trio That Could Rewrite Kuiper Belt History | SciTechDaily
Beyond Point Masses. IV. Trans-Neptunian Object Altjira Is Likely a Hierarchical Triple Discovered through Non-Keplerian Motion - IOPscience
Quiz Show Scandals | Television Academy Interviews

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23 min
March 10, 2025 Zero-Crew Warship Launched, Scientist Create a "Woolly Mouse", and TDIH - Senate Votes to Lower the Voting Age
DARPA looks to advance maritime warfare by launching a zero-crew warship and in the process of bringing back the woolly mammoth, scientists first create a woolly mouse - and it is adorable. On This Day in History, the Senate votes to amend the constitution to change the voting age to 18.
US launches first-ever 240-ton ship that needs zero crew to operate | Interesting Engineering
No sailors in sight: DARPA launches warship designed 'from the ground up' to be truly unmanned - Breaking Defense
Serco, DARPA Launch NOMARS USX-1 Defiant - Naval News
In the quest for resurrecting the woolly mammoth, scientists first make "woolly mice" | ZME Science
Scientists trying to bring back the woolly mammoth create a woolly mouse | Science, Climate & Tech News | Sky News
The 26th Amendment | History.com
Senate votes to lower voting age to 18, March 10, 1971 - POLITICO
1971 Detail, Voting Age Changed with 26th Amendment, U.S. Timeline, 1970-1979 - America's Best History

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23 min
March 07, 2025 VR Device Allows You to Taste Food Virtually and TDIH - Residents of Bikini Atoll Relocated For Atomic Bomb Testing
The Virtual Reality device that could allow us to taste food and drinks remotely. Plus, on This Day in History, the residents of Bikini Atoll are relocated to make way for US atomic bomb testing.
New device lets you taste food in virtual reality | Popular Science
A New VR Device Lets You Taste Coffee and Cake Remotely Without Taking a Bite | ZME Science
Scientists create ‘e-Taste’ device that could add flavour to virtual reality experiences | Science | The Guardian
A sensor-actuator–coupled gustatory interface chemically connecting virtual and real environments for remote tasting | Science Advances
7 Surprising Facts about the Nuclear Bomb Tests at Bikini Atoll | HISTORY

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22 min
March 06, 2025 Blue Ghost Moon Lander Sends Back Data, World's Biggest Iceberg Runs Aground, and TDIH - First Major Virus Scare
“Blue Ghost” lands on the moon and is already sending data back, earth’s biggest iceberg runs aground – what are the implications? And on This Day in History, the first major public malware scare in history.
See the Striking New Images From the Blue Ghost Lunar Lander, Now the Second Private Spacecraft to Touch Down on the Moon | Smithsonian
Sunrise on the moon! Private Blue Ghost lander captures amazing shot after historic lunar touchdown (photo) | Space
Blue Ghost Begins Surface Operations, Captures Descent Video, Sunrise - NASA
A23a: World's biggest iceberg runs aground off remote island | BBC
World’s Largest Iceberg Runs Aground - Videos from The Weather Channel
The Michelangelo Virus, 25 Years Later | Trend Micro (US)
What Is the Michelangelo Virus? A Piece of Cybersecurity History
IT History: 1992, Michelangelo Virus: Big Threat, Little Damage | CIO

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22 min

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