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These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 17 first published April 24, 2026.

10 Researchers in Belgium along with a shoemaker, have created the world's first boot made of fungi.

It's a prototype. This may save us all and solve the footwear industry waste problem. Our future shoes might be biodegradable. (and also delicious on pizza.) (jk.) (https://www.popsci.com/science/shoe-made-from-mushrooms/)

9 Do you think you're psychic? Because if you don't, someone you know does. (https://studyfinds.com/1-in-5-americans-convinced-theyre-psychic/)

8 A California man was arrested for allegedly stealing $34,000 worth of Lego sets from stores in the USA. They believe he bought Lego sets, took out valuable pieces, then returned the boxes filled with dried pasta and got his money back. (https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/police-arrest-man-who-replaced-us34000-worth-of-lego-pieces-with-pasta/)

7 A British bride was drenched in black paint by her sister-in-law moments before her wedding, though she still managed to walk down the aisle in a borrowed dress. What happened?! It was some kind of feud. (https://www.foxnews.com/world/brides-sister-law-douses-black-paint-moments-ceremony-horrifying-revenge-attack)

6 ***Gross Alert*** A Chinese electric vehicle company has patented a voice-activated, in-vehicle toilet that slides out from under the passenger seat for use during long trips. The company has not announced if or when this feature will actually hit the market. (https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/lifestyle/chinese-carmakers-rolling-out-cars-with-in-vehicle-toilet/)

5 Coffee Drinkers: it would seem you're more likely to be impulsive. (https://studyfinds.com/coffee-gut-bacteria/).

4 Organizers of the Cumbria Nature Festival in the UK had to issue a public clarification that their event is for "naturalists" rather than "naturists" after receiving inquiries from confused nudists. The festival urged attendees to dress appropriately and offered full refunds to anyone who may have booked tickets under the mistaken impression that it was a clothing-optional event. (https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/nature-festival-urges-attendees-to-dress-appropriately-after-being-mistaken-for-nudist-event-3355286/)

3 Atlantic salmon might be high on cocaine? (https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/apr/20/cocaine-pollution-may-disrupt-behaviour-of-salmon-study-suggests) and also (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/cocaine-pollution-seems-to-make-salmon-swim-faster-and-farther-than-usual-scientists-dont-know-the-long-term-consequences-180988600/)

2 Gertie is officially the oldest living chicken in the world at 15 years and 100 days.

See (https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/04/15/Guinness-World-Records-oldest-chicken/6751776275517/)

Bonus: Logging off social media can modestly improve your mood, but whether it makes you happier or lonelier largely depends on what you've got going on. (https://www.popsci.com/science/is-social-media-bad-or-good/)

Bonus: New Dinosaur raises eyebrows. (https://studyfinds.com/new-mexico-quarry-dinosaur-no-one-knew/)

Bonus: A rare split-color lobster, representing a 1-in-50-million genetic anomaly, was caught off the coast of Cape Cod and donated to the Woods Hole Science Aquarium. (https://www.popsci.com/environment/split-color-lobster-massachusetts)

1 The unique and perhaps bonkers Bear Suit Insurance Fraud case and 'Operation Bear Claw'.

(https://globalnews.ca/news/11808793/bear-costume-insurance-fraud-sentencing-california/)

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These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 15 first published April 10, 2026.

10 Fish Doorbell back in the news
(https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/eel-world-problems-dutch-webcam-100640807.html) 
 
9 Sauna Session Science: seems like it's good. 
(https://studyfinds.com/sauna-immune-system/)
  
8 Tarantulas have a good memory?! 
(https://studyfinds.com/blind-cave-tarantula-always-finds-way-home/)
 
7 Meredith Smith broke a Guinness Record running a half marathon in 55 T-shirts. 
(https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/04/09/Guinness-World-Records-T-shirts-worn-during-half-marathon/2391775743542/)
 
6 Largest gathering of people dressed as dinosaurs is now 682.
(https://www.ucalgary.ca/news/celebrating-60-years-ucalgary-smiles-and-dinosaurs-community-day)
 
5 Rare images of Fire Worms! 
(https://abc7.com/post/bioluminescent-fireworms-caught-video-long-beach/18876061/)
 
4 Paid time off for humans when their pets get sick (Italy)
(https://techfixated.com/italy-becomes-the-first-country-in-the-world-to-give-workers-paid-leave-to-care-for-sick-pets/)
 
3 The 91 year-old was playing video games, missed the welfare check.
(https://www.cleveland.com/community/2026/04/video-game-playing-senior-sparks-concern-then-relief-at-westlake-police-department.html) 
 
2 Bebe the parrot in their submarine is the clip you need to see this week.
(https://people.com/parrots-underwater-submarine-expedition-goes-viral-11948668)
 
Extra: Public washroom science. 
(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260413043138.htm) 
 
Extra: Eat supper and breakfast early, lose weight?!!  
(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260411090018.htm) 
1 Watch chocolate videos, lose chocolate craving? 
(https://studyfinds.com/videos-of-food-helps-curb-appetite/) 

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These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 15 first published April 10, 2026.

10 This handbag is made from lab-grown collagen based on reconstructed T-Rex DNA. starting bid is $500,000. (https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/04/02/tyrannosaurus-rex-handbag-auction-synthetic-skin/89421475007/). 

 9 The world's first human trials have begun in Japan for an experimental drug that could allow adults to regrow teeth. (https://techfixated.com/human-trials-begin-for-drug-that-could-let-adults-regrow-teeth-for-the-first-time/) 

8 Hershey announced it will revert to the classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year. (https://www.aol.com/articles/hershey-switching-back-classic-reese-162530548.html)and (https://www.npr.org/2026/04/03/nx-s1-5773425/reeses-peanut-butter-candy-chocolate-egg-easter-hershey-brad)  

7 Fellow who made headlines for claims of Waffle House teleportation has those claims investigated. It's good, ol' fashioned Waffle House teleportation journalism. (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/03/us/fema-gregg-phillips-waffle-house-teleportation.html)  

6 Domino, a baby warty frogfish in Chicago, is believed to be the first of its kind born in captivity. (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/meet-domino-a-tiny-bumpy-fish-making-a-splash-in-chicago-180988482/) 

5 Authorities in BC investigating 'car on side of a cliff' prank. (https://apnews.com/article/beetle-british-columbia-stawamus-chief-prank-university-ba1a96169c7898aa90bc7cee794917c5) 

4 Sugar the dove is 44-years old. That's a world record. (https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/04/03/Guinness-World-Records-oldest-dove/7601775225889/) 

3 Cat attempts to avoid vet visit by hiding in recliner, becomes stuck. #photo! (https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/04/06/cat-mechanical-recliner-Overland-Park-Kansas/1141775481405/) 

2 I have had it with these #$%^&*^%$@# bees on a plane. (https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/04/06/bees-turbine-Charlotte-Douglas-Airport-North-Carolina/2591775483206/) 

Extra: Shark Rescue! 
(https://www.foxnews.com/us/heart-pounding-video-shows-fisherman-leaping-ocean-save-great-white-shark)  

1 Annual Marshmallow Drop?!(https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/weird-news/2026/04/03/children-race-to-gather-marshmallows-dropped-from-a-helicopter-at-pair-of-michigan-parks/)

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These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 14 first published April 3, 2026. It's our Easter Special!

Churches in a good-natured Easter fireworks battle on island of Chios. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rouketopolemos

Enormous Easter omelette tradition in France inspired by Napoleon. https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/weirdest-easter-traditions-crucifixion-rabbit-hunting-running-madonna-a7682576.html

Do folks in Papua New Guinea really hide smokes at Easter?! https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13256711/The-strangest-Easter-traditions-world-whipping-people-giant-omelettes-large-feed-2-000-people-hiding-cigarettes-near-churches.html

Easter Butter Lamb https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13256711/The-strangest-Easter-traditions-world-whipping-people-giant-omelettes-large-feed-2-000-people-hiding-cigarettes-near-churches.html

Norway's Easter crime drama and crime novel tradition. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13256711/The-strangest-Easter-traditions-world-whipping-people-giant-omelettes-large-feed-2-000-people-hiding-cigarettes-near-churches.html

Marshmallow decorating kits. https://people.com/jet-puffed-marshmallow-dyeing-kit-offers-cheaper-alternative-this-easter-amid-high-egg-prices-11715031

Matt Stonie once ate 255 Peeps in five minutes. *Professional eater/ Do not attempt! https://majorleagueeating.com/contests/732 and video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tbJ2ccROkY

🐰 World Records you could break this Easter Season:

- most Instagram likes of an egg (many. it's very. many.)

- Largest Decorated Easter Egg: The world's largest decorated Easter egg was unveiled in Pomerode, Brazil, in February 2023. It stands at an impressive 16.72 meters (54 ft 10.3 in) tall (https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/largest-decorated-easter-egg). pin: https://pin.it/5djydXj1y

- Largest Chocolate Rabbit: A team in Brazil created the largest chocolate rabbit in 2017. It weighed 4,245.5 kg (9,359.7 lbs) and stood 4.52 meters (almost 15 feet) high! (https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/largest-rabbit-made-of-chocolate). pin: (https://pin.it/45Ot2SCuJ)

- Largest Easter Egg Hunt: The record for the largest Easter egg hunt was set in Winter Haven, Florida, in 2007. A total of 9,753 people participated in the search for 501,000 eggs (https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/largest-easter-egg-hunt). video: (https://youtube.com/shorts/uFkJEmjja2w?si=95d9Nk_N1dbpjegP)

- Largest Real Rabbit: While not an Easter bunny, the world's largest rabbit is a Continental Giant named Darius, who weighs 52 pounds and is over 4 feet long (https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/210091-longest-rabbit). video: (https://youtu.be/bWRQkrgNxlg?si=YbLChplIV0msTAAd&t=25).

- Most People Dyeing Eggs Simultaneously: The record for the most people dyeing Easter eggs at once is 582. This was achieved in Redmond, Washington, in April 2014 (https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/most-people-dyeing-eggs). pin: (https://pin.it/3JYZFCKFF).

🐰 Easter Trivia:

- Easter Trivia... the Easter Bilby from Australia...

In 1991, Rabbit-Free Australia launched a campaign to replace the Easter bunny with the Easter bilby, or rabbit-eared bandicoot. Why the switch? In Australia, rabbits are widely considered pests for destroying crops and land. Companies now make chocolate bilbies for Easter, pic.twitter.com/oVBXmhpY7N

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These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 13 first published March 27th, 2026.

10) Cocaine Sharks Research Continues:

(https://www.vice.com/en/article/sharks-in-the-bahamas-are-full-of-cocaine-caffeine-and-painkillers/)

9) ***PG13*** The government of Bern, Switzerland, has rejected a proposal to alter its coat of arms, ruling that the iconic bear will continue to be depicted with a prominent ding dong.

(https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/various/the-bernese-bear-will-continue-to-display-its-red-limb-on-the-coat-of-arms/91049271)

8) Firefighters in Vermont came to the rescue of a raccoon that got its head stuck in a peanut butter jar and then climbed 25 feet up a tree.

(https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/03/20/Shelburne-Fire-Department-raccoon-peanut-butter-jar/7831774027521/).

7) The ongoing plight of Texas town of Bug Tussle.

(https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/03/23/Bug-Tussle-Texas-sign-thefts/6351774286086/)

6) A new study seems to indicate that sleep-tracking apps and those things we wear to measure our sleep quality, can actually make sleep worse for some people

(https://studyfinds.com/sleep-tracker-may-make-sleep-worse/).

5) A dancing humanoid robot at a California restaurant had to be removed after it malfunctioned and began smashing plates and knocking over tableware. There's video. I take back what I said before, THIS is how the robot uprising begins. The dancing robots are how it all starts.

(https://nypost.com/2026/03/18/tech/dancing-robot-bounced-from-restaurant-after-scaring-patrons/).

4) Article this week from the Mirror gets into how China's first astronaut, Yang Liwei, reported hearing a mysterious knocking sound outside his spacecraft during his 2003 mission. #mystery

(https://www.themirror.com/news/weird-news/chinese-astronaut-heard-mysterious-knocking-1757326).

3) I thought this had to be fake, but there's been a follow-up and I guess a guy really did have a modified bicycle that ran on dog power.

(https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/online-backlash-grows-over-chinese-dog-powered-electric-bike-11265575).

2) A snake in the bedroom!

(https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/03/25/Del-Rio-Texas-bedroom-rattlesnake/4281774448255/).

Bonus) A multi-year study on sitting seems to point towards a better way to sit.

(https://studyfinds.com/not-all-sitting-is-equal-for-the-brain/)

Bonus) Sailors have reported this weird behavior for years, but it's never been captured on film until now... Sperm whales headbutting each other.

1) A vaping squirrel made headlines this week.

(https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/03/25/vaping-squirrel-London-RSPCA/9501774459163/).

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Thanks for rating and reviewing along with subscribing! These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 12 first published March 20th, 2026!

10 Scientists at the University of Edinburgh make bacteria that converts plastic waste into medicine used for treating Parkinson's (https://www.heise.de/en/news/Genetically-modified-bacteria-convert-plastic-waste-into-Parkinson-s-drug-11213301.html)

9 Churning Butter While Running is a thing. 
(https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a70683169/how-to-make-butter-while-running/) (https://parade.com/food/viral-running-butter).
 
8 Woman hospitalized after startling encounter with robot!
(https://hongkongfp.com/2026/03/18/macau-woman-hospitalised-after-being-startled-by-humanoid-robot/). 
7 How long until we have Goldfish Limo Drivers?! #fishmobile (https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/03/13/netherlands-Guinness-World-Records-driving-goldfish/5971773414979/). 
 
6 It's official! Last year's Cheetozard set a world record. (https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/03/16/Guinness-World-Records-Cheetozard-auction-Pokemon-Flamin-Hot-Cheetos/6521773670790/). 
 
5 Dublin, Ohio did a Guinness World Record attempt by gathering over 1050 people to form the shape of a giant shamrock. (https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/03/18/Guinness-World-Records-human-shamrock/4521773847853/).
 
4 Twizzlers is releasing a new, limited-edition flavor of its edible straws inspired by dirty sodas 
(https://people.com/twizzlers-launches-dirty-soda-inspired-twizzlers-straws-11922507).  
 
3 German researchers have successfully revived brain activity in flash-frozen mice brains. I'm not a scientist or a licensed mouseologist, so click the link for the whole scoop.
(https://nypost.com/2026/03/16/lifestyle/scientists-revive-frozen-brain-activity-in-cryosleep-leap/).#futureisnow
2 A 43-year study of over 131,000 people found more good coffee news (and tea) (https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260318033138.htm).
 Bonus: A live Australian brushtail possum was discovered hiding among stuffed animals on a gift shop shelf at the Hobart Airport in Tasmania. Almost got away with it, but you can't hide those possum eyes. (https://apnews.com/article/australia-airport-possum-toys-hobart-shop-c75cdac08eded76b93b4a33191fca56b).
1 Athlete Muhammad Arshad has set a new Guinness World Record by performing 66 thumb pushups in one minute with one leg raised (https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/03/19/pakistan-Guinness-World-Records-thumb-pushups/4621773931031/).

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These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 11 first published March 14th, 2025!! ***Yes, it is a repeat because I am on vacation.***  

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These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 10 first published March 6th, 2026.

10 New York Governor Kathy Hochul intervened after the state's DMV revoked a grandfather's vanity license plate reading "PB4WEGO," which stands for "pee before we go." The governor publicly supported the message and had the plate reinstated after the DMV had deemed it inappropriate. (https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/02/26/license-plate-PB4WEGO-Gov-Kathy-Hochul/3131772123934/)

Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEEQ4u9yzlY&t=76s

9 An Ottawa man was captured on video being chased by two aggressive turkeys, forcing him to escape the birds by jumping into a stranger's car.

(https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/02/25/canada-Ottawa-turkeys-chase-man/7251772035813/)

Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_jNMJMexek

Turkey Tips https://www.mass.gov/info-details/prevent-conflicts-with-turkeys

8 Callers to Washington's Department of Licensing hotline who selected the Spanish language option were instead met with an AI voice speaking English in a heavy Spanish accent. (https://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2026/02/this-is-actually-crazy-callers-to-washington-hotline-shocked-when-pressing-2-for-spanish.html).

Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Japsg9PZD7Y&t=92s

7 Scientists in China have created tomatoes that produce a distinct popcorn-like aroma. (https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/scientists-create-tomatoes-that-smell-like-popcorn-using-gene-editing-3324624/).

6 A woman with a prior conviction for stowing away on a flight to Paris has allegedly done it again?! (https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/26/us/stowaway-flies-again)

5 Fun, Formula 1-sized KitKat (https://lbbonline.com/news/KitKat-Life-Sized-Chocolate-Formula-1)

4 A man in Manchester, UK, became trapped inside a classic red phone box when the door locked behind him (https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/man-rescued-by-firefighters-after-getting-stuck-in-phone-box-trying-to-order-kebab-3329298/).

3 A new survey of 2,000 coffee drinkers found that nearly half go to bed earlier just to ensure they have enough time for their morning coffee ritual. (https://talkerresearch.com/good-coffee-good-day-most-say-it-drives-success-and-productivity/)

HM Meat Shower Anniversary

On March 3, 1876, the Kentucky Meat Shower happened. A Mystery meat (*or meat substitute*) fell from the sky. How? Why? What-the-hey? All good questions. It's still a mystery. (https://www.thefactsite.com/weirdest-things-that-fell-from-sky/)

HM Study of 2,000 drivers found that we can only tolerate annoying passenger behavior for an average of thirteen minutes. (https://talkerresearch.com/study-confirms-backseat-driving-drives-people-crazy/)

2 The Seagull and the Footballer (https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/turkish-footballer-hailed-hero-saving-180222008.html)

1 After 6000 years it turns out they are not extinct?!

(https://www.newscientist.com/article/2518082-two-marsupials-believed-extinct-for-6000-years-found-alive/)

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Thanks for rating and reviewing along with subscribing! These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 9 first published *FEB 28, 2025*. Yes, it's a repeat.

10 Spider Goat, Spider Goat, Does Whatever a Spider Goat can

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/02/21/spain-window-goat-apartment-building/3901740171768/ and watch video at https://www.facebook.com/BomberosMad/videos/1021071826609510

9 Really REALLY tiny Lego world record

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/02/20/Guinness-World-Records-tiny-Lego/5391740080162/

pin https://pin.it/6OgxUn9qQ

8 What is Cheetozard and why are people freakin' out?

https://www.dexerto.com/pokemon/pokemon-fans-are-bidding-thousands-on-a-charizard-shaped-flamin-hot-cheeto-3140859/

7 Science changing it's mind about Mars?

https://www.sciencealert.com/we-may-have-been-wrong-about-why-mars-is-red

6 Solved! Why tomatoes aren't more deadly.

https://www.popsci.com/health/why-tomatoes-arent-poisonous/

pin https://pin.it/21hWl2Ig4

5 City-destroyer keeps popping up in the news.

https://studyfinds.org/asteroid-2024-yr4-earth-collision-odds/

4 Does AI eventually lose its marbles?

https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-tested-ai-for-cognitive-decline-the-results-were-a-shock

3 Enormous Fondue breaks records, and the hearts of people who don't eat dairy.

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/02/24/france-Guinness-World-Records-largest-cheese-fondue/6981740418744/

2 Golden Toilet back in the headlines.

https://apnews.com/article/golden-toilet-stolen-blenheim-palace-trial-bb3cd346713923d59304880ca209dcd4

honorable mention: Mortuusequusphobia/ Fear of Ketchup. What's that like?

https://nypost.com/2025/02/20/lifestyle/fear-of-ketchup-or-mortuusequusphobia-is-real-sufferers-say/

1 Thieves can't claim lotto jackpot without outing themselves as thieves.

https://apnews.com/article/france-lottery-ticket-stolen-card-thieves-50a0fa5a3fb22baac08899e5100dc1db

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These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 8 first published Feb 20, 2026.  

10 Bird goes to hospital seeking treatment.

See https://youtu.be/Jp18YJ25kcA and read https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/02/18/germany-bird-fish-hook-hospital-emergency-room/3011771427779/

9 Science needs your flatulence!

see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFyYScTfNqo and read https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/02/16/University-of-Maryland-Smart-Underwear-flatulence-farts/5281771261699/

8 Giant sock monkey

read https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/25862323.glasgow-school-art-graduates-work-enters-guinness-world-records/ and listen to this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZmTYXBAE5s and see it here https://youtu.be/1ZqrRauaJds

7 Sydney Fatberg is estimated to be the size of four buses.

watch this https://youtu.be/akK815xGipg?si=nwLCJkyHY8torU_i and read this https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/02/11/australia-massive-fatberg-Malabar-wastewater-plant-poop-balls/3871770828715/

***NOTE: it's never great when a url contains the phrase 'poop-balls' so viewer discretion advised.***

6 Restaurant "smells like chicken fingers" lawsuit.

read https://www.dexerto.com/food/raising-canes-files-lawsuit-as-landlord-tries-to-evict-them-for-chicken-smell-3317611/

5 Baby pigeon mystery solved!

read https://sciencesbrief.com/why-do-we-never-see-baby-pigeons-in-cities-the-scientific-explanation/

4 Puzzles versus Exercise?!

read https://studyfinds.com/crossword-puzzles-protect-older-brains-cognitive-decline-better-than-exercise-study/

3 Flushable wipes infused with coffee?!

read https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dude-wipes-morning-grind-flushable-wipes

2 Bad Date Bears!

read https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-date-bears

honorable mention: giant gravity anomaly under Antarctica is getting stronger,

read https://www.sciencealert.com/giant-gravity-anomaly-under-antarctica-is-getting-stronger-scientists-reveal

honorable mention: Be careful with those positive affirmations!

read https://www.sciencealert.com/do-positive-affirmations-really-work-a-psychologist-explains-the-science

1 Do solar flares trigger earthquakes? There is some disagreement on this.

read https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/solar-flares-may-be-triggering-earthquakes-controversial-study-claims