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May 2020
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Episode 40: New Blood For Old Rats, The ...

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A new study confirms that giving elderly rats the blood plasma of younger rats can actually reverse the effects of aging. Ten of millions people have found their personal info leaked in a new, massive data breach -- but no one knows where it came from. And, over in the Netherlands, the government is working to make sure singles can still "mingle" during the quarantine. Join Ben Bowlin for more Strange News Daily, and share your stories on Twitter: #strangedaily.

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