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A five-year-old from New York becomes the youngest ever to be fitted with a bionic arm, Ancient Egyptians appear to have known more about cancer than previously suspected. Plus This Day in History - America’s first space walk.
Bionic Arm (GNN)
Ancient Egyptian Cancer (CNN) (GNN)
Spacewalk (NASA) (Space.com)
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A better understanding of our sun leads to more accurate processes for predicting future solar storms like the one experienced earlier in May, a 16-year-old from Kentucky secures a sizable cash prize for her medical research, and on TDIH; the origin of Corn Flakes, Kellogg's and Post.
Sun's magnetic field may form close to the surface. This finding could improve solar storm forecasts (AP News)
Supplemental: Solar storm hits Earth, producing colorful light shows across Northern Hemisphere (AP News)
16-year-old Wins $75,000 for Her Award-Winning Discovery That Could Help Revolutionize Biomedical Implants (Business Insider)
Supplemental: Additional Reading on OECTs
Why Was Cereal Invented? A Brief History of Corn Flakes (HowStuffWorks)
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An endangered fish found only in Death Valley makes a comeback. The planet Vulcan is once again confirmed to ONLY be the work of science fiction. And an update on the mesh screen in Japan, designed to keep tourists in line – here’s a hint … they haven’t been kept in line. Plus, on This Day in History, the first motor car accident is recorded.
Death Valley Fish (USA Today) (US Fish & Wildlife Service)
"Vulcan" (Gizmodo)
Tourist Mesh Screen (Sky News)
First Motor Car Accident (Old New York Tours) (Salwen.com)
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At age 90, Astronaut training finally pays off for Ed Dwight with an adventure six decades in the making. Weird Wednesday brings us the oldest truck driver, odd races, and Guinness World Record “professional” David Rush is at it again. Plus, on This Day in History, the Turkey Trot gets 15 women fired.
90-Year-Old Astronaut (GNN) (NPR)
90-Year-Old Truck Driver (UPI)
Odd Races (AP News)
Rush's Disc Catching Record (UPI)
Turkey Trot (NPR) (YouTube - Jared Morin) (YouTube - Adventures in Dance)
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A new planet discovered that could support human life – and it’s only 40 million light years away. The Library of Things makes some tasks easier than ever. Plus, on This Day in History, the first indoor pool opens.
New Planet (GNN) (NASA)
Library of Things (GNN)
First Indoor Pool (On This Very Day) (Information Britain) (The Straight Dope)
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Here’s a Summer Dream Job: Get Paid $100K to Swim in Pools in All 50 States in the U.S.
91-Year-old Surprises Tiny Fire Department With $500,000 For Updating Their Archaic Equipment
Video: https://youtu.be/NYiJWuatrFQ
‘My Baby is Still in the House!’ Hero Stranger Dives into Burning Home Twice to Save Ohio Baby
TDIH: Samuel Morse demonstrates the telegraph with the message, “What hath God wrought?” (history.com)
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A helicopter to the rescue in Australia’s outback, an ancient tomb is unearthed in China, and on This Day in History - the first automobile trip across the US gets underway - all based on a bet.
Dog Rescued in Australia's Outback (GNN)
Ancient Chinese Tomb (South China Morning Post) (GNN)
First Roadtrip (The Vintage News) (Atlas Obscura)
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706 people named Kyle got together in Texas. It wasn’t enough for a world record
Weird Wednesday:
Punxsutawney Phil and Phyllis's baby names revealed | AP News
Indiana judge opens door for new eatery, finding `tacos and burritos are Mexican-style sandwiches' | AP News
Watch: World's oldest sloth turns 54 at German zoo - UPI.com
TDIH:
Crossing the Atlantic by Steamship | National Postal Museum
1838: A Steamship Completes a Trailblazing Voyage across the Atlantic Ocean – Transportation History
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Herd of Bison Reintroduced in Europe Are Climate Heroes–Helping Store CO2 Equal to 43,000 Cars (GNN)
Researchers Discover the Universe’s Oldest Stars Circling Our Own Galaxy: ‘We have a new way to find them’
TDIH:
Bicycles reach the U.S. (famousdaily.com)
Object of Intrigue: Two-Wheeled Transport for Regency Dandies - Atlas Obscura
The History of the First Bicycle and Its Evolution (bicyclepotential.org)
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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 History
More Reading: Local fines and fees revenue across the 50 states (reason.org)
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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)
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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)
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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 (History.Info) (City of Las Vegas)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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 (Westminster Kennel Club) (History and Headlines)
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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)
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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.)
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