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Dec 2024
4m 36s

Banana Phobia in Swedish Politics PLUS C...

Caloroga Shark Media / Happiness Good News Lab
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In this episode, host Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. First, a Swedish minister's unique phobia of bananas leads to banana-free official visits. Second, an emperor penguin named Gus travels 2,200 miles from Antarctica to Australia. Third, Japanese engineers create a wooden satellite set to launch next year. Fourth, a Rhode Island man breaks a world record with his collection of 1,019 energy drink cans. Finally, Coldplay's Chris Martin helps a young boy at a concert find a safer spot, impressing fans.

00:12 Banana Phobia in Swedish Politics
01:12 Emperor Penguin's Journey to Australia
01:57 Wooden Satellite by Japanese Engineers
02:42 World's Largest Collection of Energy Drink Cans
03:41 Chris Martin's Heartwarming Gesture


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