Episodes

May 29, 2024

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

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 a…
May 28, 2024

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

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 Plane…
May 23, 2024

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

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 Ou…
May 21, 2024

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

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May 17, 2024

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

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 caug…
May 16, 2024

Doctorate Awarded to 17-Year-Old, New Discoveries in Space, and TDIH - The First Motorcycle Trek Across America

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 () () () Fluf…
May 15, 2024

Resurgence of Unique Turtle, Weird Wednesday (Plane Fight, Odd Ordinance Solution & GWR), and TDIH - Las Vegas Founded

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 wednes…
May 14, 2024

Diabetic Cured with New Treatment, 100-Year-Old Coin Collection to be Auctioned, and TDIH - The First Plane Passenger

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 passe…
May 13, 2024

New Discovery with Evaporation, Dogs in Schools Help with Mental Health, and TDIH - The First Fleet of Criminals Set Sail for Australia

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. A…
May 10, 2024

California Wildlife Crossing, Women Arrested Immediately After Leaving Jail, and TDIH - The Transcontinental Railroad is Completed

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...
May 9, 2024

Teenage Hero, Baltimore Street Librarian, and TDIH - Mother's Day and The Pill

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 th…
May 8, 2024

Another Attempt at Whale Communication, Weird Wednesday, and TDIH - The First Westminster Dog Show

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 …
May 7, 2024

Potential Long-Term Risk of Intermittent Fasting, Japanese Town Tired of Tourists, & TDIH - The First Planetarium

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 d…
May 6, 2024

Orangutan Caught Using Medicinal Plants, New Rules for Airline Refunds, and TDIH - The Channel Tunnel Opens

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 connec…
May 3, 2024

Bird Flu and The Dairy/Meat Industry, Couple Accidently Sends Cat to Amazon, New Biodegradable Plastic, & TDIH - Washington DC Incorporated

With the bird flu affecting cattle, is it safe to drink milk and eat beef? The couple that accidentally returned their cat to Amazon, and a new plastic that could largely biodegrade in just five months. Plus, on This Week in…
May 2, 2024

New Benefits of Tumeric, Willy Wonka Horrendous Experience Returns, and TDIH - The 20 Cent Piece

A new analysis of Tumeric gives the supplement two thumbs up for treating a particular degenerative condition, Willy Wonka’s Horrendous Glasgow experience returns … but this time in US, and on This Day and History, we look b…
April 30, 2024

T-Rex Intelligence Debate, Dog Lost in Australia Returns to UK, and TDIH - The Ice Cream Cone

There is now a debate on the intelligence of Tyrannosaurus Rex, a dog lost in Australia reunites with his UK-based owners, and on This Day in History, the ice cream cone becomes an American staple. T-Rex Intelligence () () L…
April 29, 2024

Racing Rubber Duck Found, Rare Lego Piece Discovered, and TDIH - The Trolley Ancestor

The rubber duck that shows up 400 miles away, the rare lego piece that is found after 27 years, plus on This Day in History, the ancestor of the trolley takes to the streets in Berlin. Rubber Duck () Rare Lego () () Trolley …
April 26, 2024

Preparing for an Asteroid, Cicadas Collective Roar Compares to Jet Engine & TDIH: The First Polio Vaccine is Released

Earth’s upcoming close encounter with an asteroid which will be 10 times closer than our own moon and Scientists plan to study it, the cicadas are here and wreaking havoc in South Carolina, plus, on This Day in History, mass…
April 25, 2024

Incredible Chickadees Memory, Bringing Mars Samples to Earth, and TDIH - The First Solar Cell

The incredible memory of Mountain Chickadees, plus NASA is soliciting help to bring Mars samples back to Earth faster and cheaper, and on This Day in History, the first solar cell is unveiled.  Chickadee Memory () () Mars Sa…