5 Good News Stories : Happiness and Fun

In this episode of '5 Good News Stories,' host Johnny Mac shares heartwarming and inspiring stories. David set a new Guinness World Record by catching and putting on five t-shirts in 46.09 seconds. A new vaccine patch shows promise in protecting kids from measles. A police dog, Mercury, heroically finds a missing 85-year-old woman. Sean Cummings raises over $83,000 to eliminate school lunch debts in honor of his late wife. Finally, Ed Dwight fulfills his dream of going to space at the age of 90, breaking the record for the oldest person in space.  Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love. For Apple users, hit the banner on your app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.supportingcast.fm. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories.' Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Find the link in the show notes or go to caloroga.supportingcast.fm. Join today and support the show!

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  Johnny Mac shares five heartwarming and intriguing news stories in this episode. He starts with a chiropractor helping a giraffe named Jerry with jaw adjustments. Next, he reveals research that shows watching sports benefits the brain. He discusses the activation of a massive CO2 vacuum in Iceland that helps combat climate change. Then, he tells the story of a Texas family turning their land into a park instead of selling it to developers. Finally, he wraps up with a humorous story about a Chinese zoo showing painted chow chow dogs as pandas. Tune in for these delightful and uplifting stories. The Giraffe and the Chiropractor: A Unique Tale The Surprising Benefits of Watching Sports Innovations in Climate Solutions: The CO2 Vacuum A Texas Family's Legacy: Turning Land into a Park Humorous Zoo Story: Pandas or Dogs? Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love. For Apple users, hit the banner on your app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.supportingcast.fm. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories.' Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Find the link in the show notes or go to caloroga.supportingcast.fm. Join today and support the show!  

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Join Johnny Mac as he shares five delightful and quirky good news stories. Highlights include the Cheeseball Man entertaining a large crowd in Union Square by eating an entire jar of cheese balls, a bison sighting in Wisconsin, a Boston Marathon runner reuniting with his wife mid-race, the unveiling of a new remote-controlled pill bot for disease detection, and a furious neighbor finally getting revenge on a parking spot thief. Chuddy wraps up the show with some humor and a call to subscribe for more fun, commercial-free content. The Legendary Cheese Ball Man of NYC Bison on the Loose in Wisconsin A Heartwarming Marathon Moment Innovations in Health: The Pill Bot Neighborhood Drama: The Parking Spot Saga  

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The first story is an amusing incident where Jax the horse playfully triggered a fire alarm, causing a brief scare at a farm in Westchester. Next, PBS Kids has enhanced accessibility by offering programs in American Sign Language, with six series including Arthur and Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood dubbed into ASL, and more tailored features for neurodiverse and visually impaired kids. The third story details how the NFL draft donated stage materials to local nonprofits like the Detroit Dog Rescue, aiding in building better facilities for animals. The fourth story offers a simple hack to keep flies out of the house using essential oils like peppermint. Lastly, the techno train event in Nuremberg, Germany, offers a unique experience with dance cars and DJs entertaining passengers on a round trip, illustrating an innovative use of public transport for entertainment.  Horseplay Causes Fire Alarm Scare PBS Kids Embraces American Sign Language NFL Draft Materials Benefit Local Nonprofits Expert Tips to Keep Flies Out of Your Home Techno Train: A Unique Party Experience  Get all these episodes plus hundreds more commercial free here!  See the full list of shows and sign up for our newsletter for more great news from Caloroga Shark Media.

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This script covers five unique good news stories ranging from a KFC scented perfume called Eau de BBQ, designed to evoke the smell and taste of barbecue, as part of a crispy chicken filet sandwich promotion, to the miraculous story of a cat accidentally shipped to California in an Amazon return box, who was eventually reunited with its owner. It also highlights an Earth Day initiative where over 13,000 ladybugs were released by students and teachers to learn about life cycles and the environment, the repatriation of a stolen ancient Egyptian statue fragment of Ramses II, and a couple living off-the-grid in the Louisiana swamp, embracing a life surrounded by nature and wildlife.  The Unbelievable KFC Scented Perfume A Cat's Incredible Journey in an Amazon Box  Celebrating Earth Day with 13,000 Ladybugs Historic Repatriation of Ramses II Statue Fragment Life Off the Grid: Swamp Living with Tara and Keith Get all these episodes plus hundreds more commercial free here!    See the full list of shows and sign up for our newsletter for more great news from Caloroga Shark Media.

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Bark Air introduces the first luxury air travel experience for dogs, offering services from London to New York and New York to LA, complete with onboard amenities tailored for canine comfort. A touching story follows of Freya, who received a wedding day card from her deceased father, leaving wedding guests emotional. A large-scale whale rescue effort south of Perth saw 130 out of 160 stranded pilot whales returned to the sea. Centenarian Hamilton Logan takes on a 100-kilometer walk challenge in his 100th year to raise funds for the Hawks Bay rescue helicopter, reflecting on a life well-lived and the importance of giving back. Lastly, the capture and safe return of a zebra, named Z, who had escaped in western Washington, concluding with a highlight that listeners can subscribe for commercial-free episodes on the Apple Podcast app. First Class Flights for Furry Friends: Introducing Bark Air A Heartfelt Letter from Beyond: A Bride's Precious Wedding Gift A Massive Whale Rescue Operation South of Perth 100 Kilometers at 100 Years Old: Hamilton Logan's Inspiring Journey The Great Zebra Escape: A Wild Chase in Western Washington   Get all these episodes plus hundreds more commercial free here!  See the full list of shows and sign up for our newsletter for more great news from Caloroga Shark Media.

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Sea Lions Take Over Fisherman's Wharf The Fans First Act: A Fight Against Hidden Fees Miraculous Quadruplets: A One in 70 Million Chance Mysterious Money Finds in Ohio Snakes in Pants: A Surprising Airport Security Find Get all these episodes plus hundreds more commercial free here!  See the full list of shows and sign up for our newsletter for more great news from Caloroga Shark Media.

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 The World's Largest Hot Dog Art Installation  Innovations in Synthetic Diamond Production  Zach Bryan's Tornado Relief Efforts  The Lawn Defender: A Sprinkler Story  The Mystery of the 80s Song Unraveled   Get all these episodes plus hundreds more commercial free here!  See the full list of shows and sign up for our newsletter for more great news from Caloroga Shark Media.

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This episode of '5 Good News Stories' hosted by Johnny Mac covers a range of uplifting tales including Donna setting a new world record for the longest abdominal plank, Samaritans rescuing Sam from a burning car, a groundbreaking study on cannabis reducing cognitive decline, a lawsuit over beer quantity misrepresentation in Texas, and a rare lime green puppy born to a golden retriever.   World Record Planking Achievement Heroic Samaritans Save a Life Cannabis and Cognitive Health Study The Case of the Misleading Movie Beer The Rare Green Puppy Phenomenon Get all these episodes plus hundreds more commercial free here!    See the full list of shows and sign up for our newsletter for more great news from Caloroga Shark Media.  

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Johnny Ma  delivers five heartwarming stories: a romantic plane proposal where the captain proposes to his flight attendant girlfriend mid-flight; the relocation of Asian elephants from Australia's Taronga Zoo to a larger, mixed-species habitat in South Australia; a scientific insight into the heart-shaped feature on Pluto, thought to be caused by a slow, angled impact; the recovery and thriving of two Bengal tigers, rescued from the situation highlighted in the 'Tiger King' series; and the amusing identity mix-up of Taylor J. Swift, who shares his name with the famous pop singer.    A High-Flying Proposal: Love in the Skies  Elephants on the Move: A New Home for Tang, Mo, and Pak Boon  The Heart of Pluto: A Cosmic Phenomenon  From Tiger King to California: A Tale of Two Tigers  The Other Taylor Swift: A Name's Tale  

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 Highlights include Mike, the alligator trapper, capturing an eight-foot alligator barefoot and showcasing it to a cheering crowd. The script humorously touches on 'savage seagulls' in Britain, forming gangs and causing chaos, with characters like Bugsy Seagull and Steven Seagull. Another story involves a Nigerian chess champion, Tunde, who broke the world record for the longest chess marathon by playing for 60 hours in Times Square, raising $22,000 in the process. Additionally, an infamous 'rat hole' in a Chicago sidewalk, which became a local spectacle, was removed, illustrating community and government response to viral social media. The episode also discusses a peculiar incident where over 50,000 bees were found in a toddler's bedroom wall, turning a nightmare into a real-life 'monster' scenario. Johnny Mac addresses a negative review about the ad ratio on his podcast.

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