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Jun 7
27m 39s

The Happy Pod: Rodent on the run returns

Bbc World Service
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Joy in China as Beanbag the Capybara returns after months on the run. The giant rodent's adventures had gripped social media. Also: an ingenious idea making cities greener; and the flatpack furniture world champion.

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