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Jul 2020
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Episode 78: Japan Wants You To Scream In...

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Amusement parks in Japan have some odd advice for patrons as they reopen in the wake of the pandemic. Over in Turkey, President Erdogan has officially decreed the Hagia Sophia will, once again, become an active mosque. Recent research finds that blood extracted from old mice can rejuvenate the minds of out-of-shape and elderly mice. Join Ben Bowlin for more Strange News Daily, and share your stories on Twitter: #strangedaily.

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