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Apr 2020
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Episode 12: Testing Centers Under Attack...

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Residents of a neighborhood in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, rioted and attempted to dismantle a coronavirus testing center, fearing it would only spread the disease. A dog led a high-speed car chase in Washington. And forget toilet paper -- people are hoarding Nintendo Switches (and sex toys). Join Ben Bowlin for more Strange News Daily, and share your stories on Twitter: #strangedaily

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