Learn about science and bike kindness on today's episode.

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https://www.traveltrivia.com/locations-real-life-optical-illusions/

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2223705-low-gravity-in-space-made-some-astronauts-blood-flow-backwards/

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/good-news/illinois-pd-to-donate-abandoned-bikes-to-those-in-need/ar-BBXJUIs

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Do you know Scooby Doo's real name? How about Cap'n Crunch's? Listen in and stick around for a feel-good news story about a puppy with an extra-cute characteristic.

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Fictional names: https://www.portablepress.com/blog/2018/07/scoobert-doo-where-are-you/

Smallpox: https://www.historyofvaccines.org/content/early-chinese-inoculation

Sweet puppy: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/pets-animals/puppy-with-tail-on-his-forehead-gets-adopted/ar-BBXIxp1

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It's never too late (or early) to set some goals for yourself. Host Katie Parsons asks listeners to segment their goals and start thinking of how to make them happen in the coming year.

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Learn where you and drive and make music and why Ford Motor Company consulted an astrologer before releasing one its most popular vehicles. And have you heard about the Robin Hood of McNuggets? Learn about him and hear today's affirmation on the show.

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Musical roads: https://wonderfulengineering.com/these-melody-roads-sing-tunes-when-you-drive-over-them/

Taurus astrology: https://crazyfacts.com/ford-used-an-astrologer-from/

McNugget Robin Hood: https://www.today.com/food/robin-hood-mcnuggets-gave-everyone-extra-nugget-mcdonald-s-t167755

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Enjoy some facts and feel-good news from the Sunshine State before heading into this weekend. 

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Florida facts: https://www.traveltrivia.com/surprising-facts-about-florida/

Florida feel-good news:  https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Making-A-Difference-S-Florida-Principal-Teaches-Kids-Important-Lessons-in-Kindness-564600581.html

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Having faith that intangible, unmeasurable things make your life better -- whether that happens through religion or other beliefs -- can improve life quality, but how? Host Katie Parsons analyzes this idea a bit in today's #ThursdayThoughts episode.

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It's a muscle - so why does the heart never get tired? Listen in today to find out the reason. Stick around for a story of a young man who is trying to end bullying after being the victim of it himself.

Helpful links from today's show

Heart as a muscle: http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2019/11/why-doesnt-the-heart-get-tired-and-need-to-rest-like-other-muscles/

Ninja Day:

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Taekwondo inspiration: https://www.foxnews.com/us/ohio-teen-bullying-taekwondo

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Saturday Night Live has actually made some eerie predictions via skits over the years - today's episode has an example. Learn what ancient monks left in manuscript margins and about a young man helping others have a happier Christmas. 

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SNL forecasting: https://www.portablepress.com/blog/2019/05/when-saturday-night-live-predicted-the-future/

Medieval monks: https://crazyfacts.com/notes-in-the-margins-of-manuscripts/

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The great people of Wisconsin have developed a smart use for their cheesy water. Today's episode also asks - Where will you give this Tuesday? Stick around for really good news about epileptic seizure treatment and an affirmation.

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Cheesy roads

#GivingTuesday

Seizure prediction

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Don't wait for New Year's to check something off your to-do list -- get ahead by picking one task, just one, to complete this week. Tune in to every episode of #MondayMotivation at MorningFour.com.

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