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Covering the most interesting and coolest stories that you may have missed around the world in about 15 minutes a day. Cool Stuff Ride Home looks at science, progress, life-hacks, memes, exciting art, and hope. This is the antidote to depressing headlines. Smart stuff in podcast form. Cool news, as a service.
Hosted by Reggie Risseeuw and Marques Pfaff.
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It’s Weird Wednesday, so we are covering scientists that gave rats cars to drive and what was learned from their behavior behind the wheel, King Richard III’s voice is recreated, and the “Four Year Skip-Forward” cruise. Plus, on This Day in History, we look at the TV movie that helped change the course of the Cold War.
Neuroscientists taught rats to drive tiny cars. They took them out on 'joy rides.' | Live Science
Rats taught to drive tiny cars to lower their stress levels
King Richard III given Yorkshire accent using state-of-the-art technology | UK News | Sky News
US cruise company offering four-year escape during Trump presidency | US News | Sky News
‘The Day After’: This 1980s TV movie helped change the course of the Cold War | CNN
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How sitting, reclining, or lying down during the day may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Amber is found in Antarctica for the first time and what information can be gained from it. Plus, on This Day in History, we take a look at the Nintendo Wii.
Sitting too long can harm heart health, even for active people | ScienceDaily
For the first time in history, scientists have found amber fragments in Antarctica, at a depth of 946 meters
First discovery of Antarctic amber | Antarctic Science | Cambridge Core
90-million-year-old amber reveals Antarctica's secret past - Earth.com
Scientists Find Evidence of an Ancient Rainforest in Antarctica
Nintendo Wii (2006-2013) – History of Console Gaming
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The remains of a well-preserved saber-toothed kitten was found in Russia, the discovery of the largest known sea creature, and another “Doomsday Fish” washed ashore in California. Plus, on This Day in History, how the railroads help set the time zones in the United States and the history of Teddy Bears.
Well-preserved remains of saber-toothed kitten found frozen in Russian tundra, researchers say - ABC News
Mummy of a juvenile sabre-toothed cat Homotherium latidens from the Upper Pleistocene of Siberia | Scientific Reports
The world’s largest coral was discovered in the South Pacific
Photos: Scientists discover the world’s largest coral | Vox
Another rare 'doomsday fish' discovered off Southern California coast | WFRV
When did the United States start using time zones?
History of Teddy Bears
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The latest scam - this one is based around finding a job and how circular homes are standing firm against hurricanes. Plus, on This Day in History, the art advisor to the Queen is exposed in Parliament as a Soviet spy and is stripped of his knighthood.
How to protect yourself from scammers offering fake jobs | AP News
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: How to stay safe from scams during | AP News
ReportFraud.ftc.gov
Why you shouldn't store your money in payment apps | AP News
Thousands of Circular Homes Are Surviving Hurricanes Across the US Thanks to North Carolina Company
True Story of Anthony Blunt, Queen Elizabeth's Art Curator & Russian Spy
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The largest object in the asteroid belt may be 90% ice and water and an ancient fossil of a bird skull can help fill the gaps of avian evolution. Plus, on 'This Day in History', we look at the first airplane flight to take off from the deck of a ship.
Near-Earth dwarf planet's surface is 90% covered by water - The Brighter Side of News
An ancient and impure frozen ocean on Ceres implied by its ice-rich crust | Nature Astronomy
Bird brain from the age of dinosaurs reveals roots of avian intelligence | ScienceDaily
The Short, Eventful Life of Eugene B. Ely | Proceedings - January 1981 Vol. 107/1/935
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A breakthrough breath test could detect lung cancer in the early stages, plus Weird Wednesday has a 77-year-old cake piece sold at auction, gross mystery balls on Sydney's beaches that should be avoided, monkeys captured after escaping a research lab, and a 'Wicked' mistake. Also, on This Day in History, the original Big Ben chimes for the first time.
Breakthrough breath test could detect lung cancer early
Ultrasensitive In2O3-Based Nanoflakes for Lung Cancer Diagnosis and the Sensing Mechanism Investigated by Operando Spectroscopy | ACS Sensors
77-year-old slice of Queen Elizabeth II's wedding cake sells for $2,800 - UPI.com
Watch: Suspected tar balls on Sydney beaches actually poop-filled 'fatbergs' - UPI.com
Mysterious black balls that washed up on Sydney beach were foul-smelling mini ‘fatbergs’ | CNN
South Carolina lab recaptures 5 escaped monkeys. 13 still loose | AP News
43 monkeys remain on the run from South Carolina lab. CEO thinks they're having an adventure | AP News
2 more escaped monkeys recaptured and enjoying peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in South Carolina | AP News
Mattel apologizes for misprint on 'Wicked' doll packaging that links to porngraphic website - UPI.com
When Did Big Ben First Bong? | Londonist
The recasting of Big Ben - The History Press
The History Of Big Ben And Elizabeth Tower In One Chronology | Londonist
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Perhaps STILL the stuff of Science Fiction, physicists explain how time travel could become a reality – and it’s not as 'out there' as you might initially think. Plus, on 'This Day in History'; The first recorded aerial bombing on US soil – and the combatants aren’t who you'd expect.
How the Universe’s hidden ‘scars’ could unlock time travel
Aerospaceweb.org | Ask Us - First Aerial Bombardment in the US
The Caucus Blog of the Illinois House Republicans: Williamson County was a dangerous place in the 1920s
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Elephants that may use a hose like a tool…and for a trick, plus your attitude on aging may impact your cognitive skills as you get older. Also, on This Day in History; the first US fraternity and the dedication for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Elephant turns a hose into a sophisticated showering tool | ScienceDaily
A Positive Outlook on Aging is Linked to Feeling Sharper Mentally, Says New Study
Full article: Just as expected? Older adults’ aging expectations are associated with subjective cognition
F. H. C Society (Flat Hat Club) | Special Collections Knowledgebase
4 secret societies you probably don't know about | The Week
The Colonial Williamsburg Official History & Citizenship Site
Dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier | November 11, 1921 | HISTORY
Tomb History Fact Sheet.pdf
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The FDA could pull a common but ineffective cold medicine from the market and new DNA analysis reveals what scientists got wrong about Pompeii. And, on TDIH, the first detachable electric plug in the US.
FDA to pull common but ineffective cold medicine from market - CBS News
U.S. FDA proposes ending use of popular decongestant present in cold medicines | Reuters
DNA From Pompeii Victims Reveals Surprising Relationships Amidst the Chaos (gizmodo.com)
First US Detachable Electric Plug – Today in History: November 8 - Connecticut History | a CTHumanities Project
The story of the electric plug | SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention
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The discovery of a fossilized 'Terror Bird' leg sheds light on the ancient South American ecosystem and a woodpecker’s comeback changes its status from endangered to threatened. Plus, on The Day in History, the White Hurricane of the Great Lakes.
Fossil of huge terror bird offers new information about wildlife in South America 12 million years ago | ScienceDaily
Red-cockaded woodpeckers' recovery in southeast leads to status change from endangered to threatened | AP News
'White Hurricane': Remembering the Great Lakes Storm of 1913 | Weather.com
Remembering the November 1913 "White Hurricane" (weather.gov)
The 4 factors that have led to a 'golden age' of discovery for Great Lakes shipwrecks | CBC News
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The Kingdom of Jordan is the first nation in the world to eliminate Leprosy. Weird Wednesday brings us a giant GPS phallus, a chance to buy President George Washington’s hair, and a couple "odd" structures. Plus, on 'This Day in History', the Soviet Union’s five-day week.
Jordan Recognized as First in the World to Eradicate Leprosy (goodnewsnetwork.org)
UK Man Creates Giant GPS Penis Drawing To Raise Money For Charity (ndtv.com)
Lock of Washington's hair and other presidential memorabilia up for auction | Reuters
Philippines resort features world's largest chicken-shaped building - UPI.com
Giant chicken hotel that’s breaking records « Euro Weekly News
A New Zealand city waves goodbye to its 'disturbing' giant hand sculpture that many came to love | AP News
For 11 Years, the Soviet Union Had No Weekends | HISTORY
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It's Election Day in the United State so we examine why it falls on a Tuesday in November, plus a potential step forward in predicting volcanic activity, and on 'This Day in History', Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot leading to a seemingly ubiquitous mask today.
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Why Is Election Day a Tuesday in November?
New trigger proposed for record-smashing 2022 Tonga eruption | ScienceDaily
Something Weird Happened 15 Minutes Before the Giant Tonga Eruption of 2022 (gizmodo.com)
The Man Behind the Mask - Guy Fawkes
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A small moon orbiting Uranus may be the latest body in our solar system that could harbor life. New research out of USC suggests a low-sugar diet in utero and in the first two years of life can meaningfully reduce the risk of chronic diseases in adulthood, plus on "This Day in History", the first wagon train arrives in California on this day in 1841.
Constraining Ocean and Ice Shell Thickness on Miranda from Surface Geological Structures and Stress Modeling - IOPscience
Astronomers Found Something Cold and Wet Near Uranus (gizmodo.com)
Study shows Uranus Moon Could Harbor Alien Life in Subterranean Sea (msn.com)
Restricting sugar consumption in utero and in early childhood significantly reduces risk of midlife chronic disease
TDIH: The First Wagon Train Arrives - Cal@170 by the California State Library
1841 Detail, First Wagon Train West - U.S. History Timeline: The 1840's (americasbesthistory.com)
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Scientists spot a star spinning at so fast, it’ll make you dizzy just thinking about it – now the fastest spinning object ever observed and staying in space, another issue for the Voyager 1 probe causes it to use a radio for the first time in over 40 years. Plus, on This Day in History, the motion picture rating system is unveiled – you may be surprised to hear what we using before the familiar classifications of “G” “PG”, "PG-13", "R", and "NC-17".
One of the fastest-spinning stars in the Universe | ScienceDaily
Voyager 1 Ghosts NASA, Forcing Use of Backup Radio Dormant Since 1981 (gizmodo.com)
The Hays Code: History, Rules, and Why It Ended | Backstage
History (filmratings.com)
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A new study examines the connection between earthquakes and geysers. Evidence mounts that dark matter – something that's long perplexed scientists -- originates with black holes. Plus, on 'This Day in History'; the first coast-to-coast highway is dedicated in the US.
Earthquakes might trigger Yellowstone's Steamboat geyser : NPR
Evidence mounts for dark energy from black holes
TDIH: America's First Transcontinental Highway Turns 100 : NPR
TDIH: The Lincoln Highway | FHWA (dot.gov)
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Why social species live longer than their solitary counterparts. Plus, Weird Wednesday has an Artisan Cheese Thief, More Drugs on Pizza, and a potential lawsuit from an elephant? On This Day in History, we look at Intel’s Pentium Bug of 1994.
More social species live longer | ScienceDaily
Artisan cheese seller in a pickle after thieves made off with massive cheddar haul | AP News
Pizza inadvertently infused with THC sickens dozens in Wisconsin | AP News
Can an elephant sue to leave a zoo? Colorado's top court must now decide | AP News
Rare dime bought by Ohio farm family and hidden for decades fetches $500,000 at auction | AP News
Mathematician Finds Intel's Pentium Doesn't Compute : Technology: A flaw that the company failed to disclose in June causes errors in complex calculations. - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)
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Scientists reverse brain aging in fruit flies! What does that mean for humans? The European Space Agency’s new telescope, Euclid, provides us with stunning images of the “Dark Side” of the Universe. And on 'This Day in History'; the crash landing of NASA’s Lunar Orbiter 1 and Boris Pasternak’s refusal to accept his Nobel Prize
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Scientists can reverse brain aging in fruit flies by preventing buildup of a common protein
See the first piece of what promises to be the largest 3D map of the universe | CNN
ESA - Euclid overview
In Depth: Lunar Orbiter 1
Why Boris Pasternak Rejected His Nobel Prize
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Using AI, researchers develop DNA ‘switches’ to precisely control gene activity in specific cell types and the Yellowstone “Landscape of Fear” hypothesis is being questioned. Plus, on This Day in History, fingerprints are used in an investigation for the first time.
Researchers flip genes on and off with AI-designed DNA switches | ScienceDaily
Predation, not fear of wolves, keeps elk from denuding Yellowstone | Science | AAAS
From a fair to fingerprinting: Here's the history behind how we identify suspects | abc10.com
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Mount Everest is having a growth spurt, treasure hunters in the UK are rewarded in a big way, and on 'This Day in History', the first international, six-day bike-race & the great wood ban of Amsterdam
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Mount Everest is having a growth spurt, say researchers
Trove of ancient silver coins unearthed by metal detectorists sells for $5.6 million - CBS News
The History of the Six Day Races
Great Wood Ban of Amsterdam
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On today's episode, we examine how mega-buildings/structures are now slowing the earth’s spin! Plus, how electro-agriculture could help plants grow without photosynthesis, and what that means for the future. Plus, on 'This Day in History'; the first photo of earth taken from space using a rocket commandeered from Nazi Germany.
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Mega-buildings are now slowing Earth’s spin. Here’s what that means for the planet
The 2011 Japan Earthquake Rocks the Earth
NASA Details Earthquake Effects on the Earth
Scientists Grow Crops in Near-Total Darkness Thanks to New 'Electro-Agriculture' Technique (gizmodo.com)
'Electro-agriculture' may help plants grow in the dark | Popular Science (popsci.com)
A Movie Camera in a V-2 Rocket Takes the First Photograph of the Earth from Space
PRESS RELEASE (1946): Navy to Probe Upper Atmosphere
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