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May 2020
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Episode 44: Extinct Bird Has Re-evolved,...

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An extinct bird has apparently 're-evolved' back to life. Dolphins in Australia are leaving gifts as they apparently miss their human friends. And, in Nepal, the pandemic is helping creating breathtaking views as people can see Mount Everest from more than 120 miles away for the first time in living memory. Join Ben Bowlin for more Strange News Daily, and sh ... Show More
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