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These are the shownotes for Season 6, Ep 42 first published Fri Oct 10, 2025. These are some stories from last week which we didn't get to because we did a re-run. But this is perfect because it's Canadian Thanksgiving, so what better time to dig in to some leftovers!!!
Spooky Realistic Robot Face https://www.livescience.com/technology/robotics/chinese-company-develops-creepy-ultra-lifelike-robot-face-watch-it-blink-twitch-and-nod
Mysterious Snake Lizard Discovered. Remain Calm, it's a fossil. https://www.livescience.com/animals/extinct-species/mysterious-160-million-year-old-creature-unearthed-on-isle-of-skye-is-part-lizard-part-snake
Space Lemons?! https://www.livescience.com/space/comets/newly-discovered-comet-lemmon-may-be-visible-to-the-naked-eye-this-month-but-it-will-look-more-like-a-lime
Would you get your teeth tattooed? https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/viral-trend-of-getting-tattoos-on-teeth-sparks-debate-on-dental-health-in-china-9385414
Hold on, waiting around is good for us? https://studyfinds.org/waiting-isnt-bad-can-actually-boost-your-well-being/
Terrifying Bird asked to leave town https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/black-swan-mr-terminator-stratford-upon-avon-b2837801.html
The Old 'Socks on the License Plate' tick https://www.nj.com/hudson/2025/09/nj-toll-cheat-used-socks-to-avoid-paying-18k-his-scam-stinks-cops-say.html
Ultimate Polly Pocket Fan Level Unlock https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/10/02/Guinness-World-Records-Polly-Pocket-collection/2701759429173/
Very Long Beard Attains World Domination https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/10/02/Guinness-World-Records-beard-locks/7671759423849/
icymi, Chunk Won Fat Bear Week https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/10/01/Fat-Bear-Week-Katmai-National-Park-32-Chunk/8941759322448/
Detroit Gator https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/10/01/Detroit-Belle-Isle-alligator/1761759320962/
Dali Art Exhibit might be chock fulla fakes https://nypost.com/2025/10/02/lifestyle/cops-seize-21-salvador-dali-works-for-suspected-forgery-at-exhibit-absolutely-strange/
Hotel to offer Smelarm Clocks https://nypost.com/2025/10/01/lifestyle/holiday-inn-express-adds-scent-based-alarm-clocks-to-rooms/ *not actually called Smelarm Clocks but should be, right?!*
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