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Apr 2020
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Episode 21: The Lyrid Meteor Shower, Fal...

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Check out one of history's oldest known light shows as the Lyrid meteor shower returns to the night sky. In the UK, Amanda Liberty has taken tabloids to task for discriminating against her romantic interest in a chandelier. This weekend, Canada witnessed the largest mass shooting in its recent history when a man disguised himself as a police officer and went on a terrifying shooting spree, the full details of which have yet to be revealed. Join Ben Bowlin for more Strange News Daily, and share your stories on Twitter: #strangedaily

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