Best Us Postal Service Podcasts (2024)

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An Ancient Mayan Vase Discovered at a Thrift Store, Weird Wednesday: Online Gaming Gone Wrong, An Endangered Species Adds One & A 63-Leaf Clover + TDIH: The Introduction of the Toothbrush 17:17

8h ago17:17

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An ancient Mayan vase discovered in Maryland is returned to its homeland. Weird Wednesday brings us the story of online gaming gone horribly wrong, a new addition to one endangered species at the San Diego Zoo, and if 4-leaf clovers are lucky, what about the 63-leaf variety? This Day in History explores the introduction of the toothbrush. Woman Dis…

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Re-issue: Vagabon - Water Me Down 19:01

1h ago19:01

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Last year, Vagabon released her third album, Sorry I Haven’t Called, which I’ve been listening to a lot. So I wanted to revisit an episode that I recorded with her back in 2020, about her breakout song "Water Me Down." The episode also features the voice of Eric Littmann, who co-produced the track. He passed away in June 2021, way too young. Vagabo…

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Are Animals Conscious? The Latest Thinking from the Scientific Community & This Day in History: The Fork Arrives in the United States 22:15

20h ago22:15

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Are Animals Conscious? The Cumulative Thought of the Scientific Community may be Changing & TDIH: The Fork Arrives in the United States, but is Initially Considered Sacrilegious. Are animals conscious? How new research is changing minds Bees Recognize Human Faces Bees Order from Left to Right Honeybees Can Count TDIH: History of Forks - Invention o…

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Geography Is Summer Vacation: So Where Ya Going? 58:55

1d ago58:55

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🎙️ Listen on other apps: https://linktr.ee/geographyiseverything 📝 Support us on Substack: https://geographyiseverything.substack.com/ 📽️ YouTube: @GeographyByGeoff 📷 Socials: https://linktr.ee/geographybygeoff 📖 Check out Hunter's atlas' here: https://www.indiebound.org/search/book?keys=hunter+shobe Summer is here! And with summer comes all the tr…

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Monkey Behavioral Changes After Hurricane, New Unique Looking Horned Dinosaur Discovered, and TDIH - Dancing Hysteria Hits Germany 23:22

2d ago23:22

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Monkey Behavioral Changes After Hurricane, New Unique Looking Horned Dinosaur Discovered, and This Day in History - Dancing Hysteria Hits Germany. Monkeys got along better after hurricane - study (bbc.com) One of the biggest (and weirdest) horned dinosaurs has been discovered | BBC Science Focus Magazine A Strange Case of Dancing Mania Struck Germa…

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Walking Your Way to Less Back Pain, The World Shows Out for One Young Mother Battling Cancer & on TDIH: The Ferris Wheel at the Chicago World's Fair 20:06

5d ago20:06

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On today’s episode; walking your way to less back pain, the world shows up for one young mother battling cancer. And on This Day in History, the Ferris Wheel attracts riders at the Chicago World’s Fair. Walking regularly could double your back pain-free time Strangers Crowdfund $54,000 for 22-Year-old Mom with Terminal Cancer Who Needs More Time wi…

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Karys Ann's Expat Insights and Law of Attraction 56:02

6d ago56:02

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Join us on this episode, where we delve into the inspiring expat journey of Karys Ann. Originally from Wales, Karys shares her transformative experience of moving abroad and navigating the challenges and triumphs of expat life. Beyond her relocation story, Karys Ann is a passionate advocate of the Law of Attraction. As a coach, she guides others in…

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Colorado's Plastic Bag Ban, Missing Donkey Found with Elk, and TDIH - The Alaska Purchase Announced 18:13

6d ago18:13

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Colorado's Plastic Bag Ban, Donkey Missing for Five Years Found with Elk, and This Day In History - The Alaska Purchase is Announced. Plastic bag use cut by a billion, says recycling center | 9news.com Lost Donkey Seen Living With Elk Herd 5 Years Later: 'Living His Best Life' (goodnewsnetwork.org) Check for the Purchase of Alaska (1868) | National…

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World War 1 With Jesse Alexander Of The Great War 1:00:42

6d ago1:00:42

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Watch Jesse's channels: https://www.youtube.com/@thegreatwar https://www.youtube.com/@realtimehistory 📝 Substack: https://geographyiseverything.substack.com/ 📽️ YouTube: @GeographyByGeoff 📷 Socials: https://linktr.ee/geographybygeoff 📖 Check out Hunter's atlas' here: https://www.indiebound.org/search/book?keys=hunter+shobe We're back and this time.…

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Lava Tubes and Frost on Mars, Weird Wednesday - Lots of Twins, Lost Watch, and Animal Escapes, and TDIH - 15th French Postal Service 20:51

7d ago20:51

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Lava Tubes and Frost on Mars, Weird Wednesday - Lots of Twins, Lost Watch, and Animal Escapes, and This Day in History covers the 15th French Postal Service. Lava Tubes and Water Frost Found on Mars Offer Double Opportunity in Search for Life (worldatlarge.news) Double take: 23 sets of twins graduate from a single Massachusetts middle school | AP N…

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A New Meta-Analysis Suggests Exercise Could Be The Single Greatest Method for Combating Depression & This Day in History - The Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Crop 17:43

8d ago17:43

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A New Meta-Analysis Suggests Exercise Could Be The Single Greatest Method for Combating Depression & This Day in History - The Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Crop Gets Started Nearly Every Form of Exercise Has Greater Treatment Potential for Depression Than SSRIs The BMJ: Effect of exercise for depression: systematic review and network meta-analysis of ran…

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How Postal Inspectors Cracked the Largest Fraud Scheme in U.S. History 35:29

8d ago35:29

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This week on Mailin' It, we’re joined by Postal Inspector Clayton Gerber to discuss the Inspection Service’s role in breaking up one of the largest fraud schemes in U.S. history. From dumpster diving to find evidence to international extraditions during the height of the pandemic, the team's relentless pursuit to uncover the truth is nothing short …

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Geography Is World War 1: It Changed Everything 1:06:25

8d ago1:06:25

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📝 Substack: https://geographyiseverything.substack.com/ 📽️ YouTube: @GeographyByGeoff 📷 Socials: https://linktr.ee/geographybygeoff 📖 Check out Hunter's atlas' here: https://www.indiebound.org/search/book?keys=hunter+shobe World War II gets all the attention as far as major conflicts go, but World War I (also known as the Great War) truly reshaped …

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A New Type of Pterosaur aka Demonic Pelican Discovered in Australia & This Day in History: The First Insurance Policy Issued in the US 14:10

9d ago14:10

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A New Type of Pterosaur (think Pterodactyls) is discovered in Australia & This Day in History: The First Insurance Policy Issued in the United State. New species of flying pterosaur reptile discovered in outback Queensland fossil dig James G. Batterson | Insurance Hall of Fame The First North American Accident Insurance Policy - Online Safety Train…

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The First Individual to Spend 1,000 Days in Space & This Day in History: the Player Piano is Patented. 15:45

12d ago15:45

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The first individual to spend at least 1,000 days in space, and what it means for our understanding of human capabilities beyond this planet. And on This Day in History: the player piano is patented, bringing on-demand music to homes and establishments around the world. Cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko reaches 1,000 cumulative days in space First Human to …

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Kirstie's Mental Health Journey & the Road to Australia 37:38

14d ago37:38

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Join us this week as we dive into a heartfelt conversation with Kirstie, an Online Coach, PT, and Mental Health Advocate, as she opens up about her transformative journey across continents. From her experiences in Australia to the serendipitous turn leading her to Bali, Kirstie shares poignant insights into her mental health journey. In this candid…

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Wild Horses Return to Kazakstan After 200 Years & on TDIH: The First Roundtrip Flight Between Two Major Cities. 14:22

13d ago14:22

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The world’s last truly wild horses return to the steppe of Kazakstan. And, on This Day in History, the first roundtrip flight between two large cities. Wild Horses Return to Kazakhstan Plains After Two Centuries of Absence TDIH: Hamilton Breaks Air Records – Today in History: June 13 - Connecticut History | a CTHumanities Project The crazy man of t…

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A New Study Says Elephants Call Each Other by Name, Weird Wednesday Features a 97-Year-Old High School Graduate, a Longstanding Class Reunion, and a 'Sugar Glider' on a Plane. TDIH: Harry Houdini's Iconic ... 23:06

15d ago23:06

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A new study suggests elephants call each other by name. Weird Wednesday features a 97-year-old high school graduate, a longstanding class reunion, and a 'sugar glider' on a plane. On This Day in History, Harry Houdini performs one of his iconic tricks. African elephants call each other by unique names, new study shows 97-year-old woman earns high s…

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Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over 22:05

14d ago22:05

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Crowded House formed in 1985 in Melbourne, Australia. They’ve released eight albums, including their most recent one, Gravity Stairs, which came out last month. But on their very first album, they had a big hit with "Don’t Dream It’s Over." Crowded House made “Don’t Dream It’s Over” with Grammy-nominated producer Mitchell Froom, who they went on to…

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Edible Beads to Combat Cirrhosis & TDIH: The First Distinguished Flying Cross is Awarded for One Famous Flight 14:40

15d ago14:40

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The edible beads that could combat cirrhosis and other gut conditions. And on This Day in History; The First Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded for one famous flight. Edible Carbon Beads Can Reduce Cirrhosis Liver Disease By Restoring Gut Microbiome TDIH: On June 11, 1927, Charles Lindbergh received the first Distinguished Flying Cross THE LEGEN…

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Geography Is Easter Island: The One With The Big Statues 1:10:50

16d ago1:10:50

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📝 Substack: https://geographyiseverything.substack.com/ 📽️ YouTube: @GeographyByGeoff 📷 Socials: https://linktr.ee/geographybygeoff 📖 Check out Hunter's atlas' here: https://www.indiebound.org/search/book?keys=hunter+shobe Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui by the locals, is a far flung island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. But while it's v…

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The Amazing Health Benefits of Pomegranates Include Combatting Alzheimer's & TDIH: The First Modern, Public Zoo Opens in France 15:26

16d ago15:26

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Pomegranates have been known to possess a wide range of health benefits and new research indicates they may help combat Alzeheimer's and other neurodegenerative conditions. On 'This Day in History,' the first public zoo opens in France in 1793, bringing animal accessibility and wonder to the masses. Eating Pomegranates Can Help Alzheimer’s Patients…

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Battery Powered Trains Set to Take Off in the UK, A Cat Missing for 12 Years Returns Home & TDIH: The Reel-to-Reel Home Video Recorded 18:03

19d ago18:03

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Battery-powered 'bi-mode' trains in the UK could save A LOT of money, and help the environment. A Friday feel-good sees a long-lost cat make its way home after 12 years, and on This Day in History, we harken back to the reel-to-reel video recorder. Data from Battery-Powered Trains Shows Swapping Batteries for Diesel Saves 12 Million Tons of Emissio…

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Stegosaurus Goes to Auction, The Spoon That Makes Food Taste Saltier, and TDIH - The Largest Volcanic Eruption Ever Witnessed 19:16

20d ago19:16

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A massive stegosaurus is set to go to auction … and in turn, make one man rich. Japan rolls out a spoon that makes food taste saltier … without adding any more salt. Plus, on This Day in History, the largest volcanic eruption ever witnessed Stegosaurus Auction (BBC) Salt Spoon (Sky News) Volcanic Eruptions (History) (Geology.com) (The Conversation)…

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Europe to Australia: Kaitlin's Working Holiday Visa Adventure Down Under! 29:09

21d ago29:09

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Embark on a thrilling escapade with Kaitlin, the wanderlust-driven soul behind @holidayhun_ on instagram, as she unveils the secrets of her European odyssey and her current Australian expedition on a working holiday visa in Australia. Dive deep into her personal anecdotes, travel hacks, and aspirations as she embraces the beauty of her journey, sei…

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Ancient Roman Artifacts Discovered in Egyptian Pet Cemetery, Weird Wednesday: A Pringles Thief, An Elusive Peacock and A Fish Out of Water & TDIH: Bananas Arrive in the US via the World's Fair 15:58

22d ago15:58

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Letters Written by Ancient Roman Commanders Have Been Found in a Pet Cemetery in Egypt Supplemental: Relics Found in Egyptian Pet Cemetery Weird Wednesday: Pringles thief told police 'once you pop, you can't stop' Animal control officers in Michigan struggle to capture elusive peacock Junior doctor goes viral after rescuing live fish from garden la…

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Innovative Retractable Field, Implantable Light Therapy for Better Healing, and TDIH - Transcontinental Express Trip in 83 Hours 17:38

22d ago17:38

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Retractable sports fields are nothing new – but in Spain, they’ve found an incredibly innovative new way of storing and caring for the country’s most revered plot of grass, a new, implantable light therapy could promote better healing in those suffering from spinal cord injuries, and on This Day in History - The Transcontinental Express makes its c…

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2024 Dog Bite Awareness Campaign 24:32

23d ago24:32

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This week on Mailin' It, we’re joined by Linda DeCarlo, Senior Director of Occupational Safety and Health, to discuss the critical issue of dog attacks on postal workers and the Postal Service’s 2024 Dog Bite Awareness campaign. We explore innovative strategies designed to protect mail carriers, including mobile delivery devices that alert them to …

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Geography Is Trains: The United States Actually Kind Of Is A Train Country... 1:07:27

23d ago1:07:27

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📝 Substack: https://geographyiseverything.substack.com/ 📽️ YouTube: @GeographyByGeoff 📷 Socials: https://linktr.ee/geographybygeoff 📖 Check out Hunter's atlas' here: https://www.indiebound.org/search/book?keys=hunter+shobe Trains are an incredibly important piece of transportation technology. But while the United States is not often considered to b…

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5-Year-Old Gets Bionic Arm, Ancient Egyptian Cancer, and TDIH - The First American Spacewalk 19:24

23d ago19:24

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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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m…

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Forecasting Solar Storms, A 16-Year-Old's Medical Research Breakthrough & a Cereal History Lesson; Dr. John Harvey Kellog Invents Corn Flakes 21:42

27d ago21:42

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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…

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CD293: NTSB Transportation Safety Warnings 48:16

27d ago48:16

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In March, the Senate received testimony from the Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board about some transportation related dangers that you should know about. In this episode, hear testimony about those dangers, including those posed by airborne tourism companies, electric vehicles, and self driving technology. You will also hear a stunni…

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FIFO Construction Work & Relationships: Insights from Ciara (Part 1) 34:38

28d ago34:38

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Ciara delves into her story from moving from Ireland to Australia to change her life. She details us through some of the tough times in relationships, work, health and living abroad in Australia. Thank you Ciara for sharing your story! She continues to document her life on TikTok and Instagram. Follow Ciara on instagram @_ciarasjourney or TikTok @_…

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Death Valley Fish Makes Comeback, Vulcan Confirmed Not to Exist, Japan Tourist Mesh Screen Update, and TDIH - The First Motor Car Accident 24:05

27d ago24:05

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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…

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90-Year-Old Astronaut, Weird Wednesday (Old Truck Driver, Odd Races, and GWR), plus TDIH - The Turkey Trot Gets Women Fired 23:39

28d ago23:39

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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 T…

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Lizzy McAlpine - Staying 18:00

28d ago18:00

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Lizzy McAlpine released her first album in 2020, and her second album in 2022. And between the two, she’s had a lot of success. One of her songs, "Ceilings," was a viral TikTok hit, and has been streamed over half a billion times. So you might think, with all that success, you’d want to keep working in way that’s been working. But while Lizzy was m…

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New Planet That Could Support Life, The Library of Things, and TDIH - The First Indoor Pool Opens 21:16

29d ago21:16

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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) Contact …

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Geography Is Pizza: New York, Chicago or Something Else? 1:07:53

1M ago1:07:53

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📝 Substack: https://geographyiseverything.substack.com/ 📽️ YouTube: @GeographyByGeoff 📷 Socials: https://linktr.ee/geographybygeoff 📖 Check out Hunter's atlas' here: https://www.indiebound.org/search/book?keys=hunter+shobe Pizza has really become one of the most global dishes. From its humble beginnings as a street food in Italy, to becoming locali…

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The Dream Summer Job Paying Up To $100K, A 91-Year-Old's MASSIVE Donation to his Local Fire Department, A Baby-Rescuing Hero in Ohio & TDIH: Samuel Morse and his Telegraph 19:39

1M ago19:39

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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 t…

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Revolutionising the Postal Service: Diego's Journey with Heapost 31:44

1M ago31:44

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Heapost is a Physical & Digital Postal Service that provides you with One Single & Unique Postal Address in Australia & Overseas! Diego started Heapost after almost 5 years of a nomadic life spent on the Australian roads, sleeping in his campervan, and working very hard in critical sectors, mainly in agriculture. He tells us his story and what SBS …

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Dog Rescued in Australia's Outback, Ancient Tomb Unearthed in China, and TDIH - First Automobile Trip Across the US 22:29

1M ago22:29

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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) Contact th…

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CD292: Sabotaging Palestine 1:54:15

1M ago1:54:15

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President Biden has signed three new laws containing policy changes that will have long lasting effects on the people of Palestine. In this episode, seven months into the ongoing destruction of Gaza, see what Congress and the President have enacted in your name. Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via Su…

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700+ Kyles Just Isn't Enough, Weird Wednesday Has Tacos Declared Sandwiches, and TDIH: A Steamship Traverses the Atlantic for the First Time 16:57

1M ago16:57

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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 A…

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Geography Is The Nile River: And The Dam That Might Kill It 59:37

1M ago59:37

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📝 Substack: https://geographyiseverything.substack.com/ 📽️ YouTube: @GeographyByGeoff 📷 Socials: https://linktr.ee/geographybygeoff 📖 Check out Hunter's atlas' here: https://www.indiebound.org/search/book?keys=hunter+shobe The Nile River is an incredible geographic feature on our planet. But despite being so closely associated with Egypt, it actual…

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Herd of Bison Restore CO2 Balance, Some of the Universe's Oldest Stars in Our Own Galaxy & TDIH: The First Bike in the US 19:05

1M ago19:05

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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 t…

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How Spiders Use Their Webs To Capture Sound, Upcoming iPhone and Google Updates & TDIH: The First Speeding Citation Issued in the US (to a man going 12 mph) 22:53

1M ago22:53

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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…

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Climate Resilient Rooftop, Teenage Boy Releases Story from Ancient Texts, and TDIH - Record Salmon Caught 17:10

1M ago17:10

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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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