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  • 262. But can a pigeon go faster than a river of wine?

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    In this week's episode, we talk about pigeon speed, wine floods, smelly trash, and TV saving lives!New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews, Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews, Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews, and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop.And if you want to share a story you think we'll love, send us an email at knickknacknews@gmail.com!Anthony's Stories This Week: Pigeon: https://www.tomshardware.com/news/yes-a-pigeon-is-still-faster-than-gigabit-fiber-internetTrash: https://www.thekitchn.com/hefty-pumpkin-spice-trash-bags-review-23577829Alex's Stories This Week: Wine: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/river-surplus-wine-roared-streets-small-town-portugal-rcna104540CPR: https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Living/12-year-saves-drowning-man-credits-cpr-learned/story?id=103105670

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  • 261. This orchestra has really gone to the dogs. Plus pessimization, mountweazels, and more!

    23:19
    In this week's episode, we talk about orchestra pups, brand new words, stress relief, and autumnal Frosties!New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews, Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews, Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews, and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop.And if you want to share a story you think we'll love, send us an email at knickknacknews@gmail.com!Alex's Stories This Week: Dogs: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-66705222Anxiety: https://www.sciencealert.com/this-shape-shifting-ball-can-reduce-anxiety-by-75-experiment-showsAnthony's Stories This Week: Dictionary: https://www.dictionary.com/e/new-dictionary-words-fall-2023/Frosty: https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/06/business/wendys-pumpkin-frosty/index.html
  • 260. That's one way to move a bull. Also, how did this lemonade stand raise $17000 in a day?

    27:32
    In this week's episode, we talk about bull driving, generous kids, Whopper lawsuits, and magical oxygen!New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews, Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews, Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews, and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop.And if you want to share a story you think we'll love, send us an email at knickknacknews@gmail.com!Anthony's Stories This Week: Bull: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/aug/31/bull-car-riding-shotgun-nebraska-watusiWhopper: https://abc7.com/burger-king-lawsuit-size-of-whopper-whoppers-ads/13719647/Alex's Stories This Week: Lemonade: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/humankind/2023/08/25/5-year-old-lemonade-stand-raises-thousands-maui-wildfire-victims/70683978007/Oxygen: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-02713-3
  • 259. An exciting baby animal, Van Leeuwen's latest weird flavor, and a gig for the avocado lover in your life

    23:51
    In this week's episode, we talk about rare antelopes, BBQ ice cream, avocado consultants, and unlabeled pickles!New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews, Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews, Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews, and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop.And if you want to share a story you think we'll love, send us an email at knickknacknews@gmail.com!Alex's Stories This Week: Antelope: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/08/18/Brookfield-Zoo-addax-antelope-born/4311692389111/Avocado: https://www.foodandwine.com/shake-shack-hiring-a-chief-avocado-officer-here-s-how-to-apply-7644303Anthony's Stories This Week: Ice Cream: https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/uber-one-and-van-leeuwen-team-up-for-a-bbq-inspired-ice-cream-081823Pickles: https://pix11.com/news/it-doesnt-say-pickles-on-most-pickle-jars-why-is-that/
  • 258. Leggo my liqueur! And what's with this weird dog?

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    In this week's episode, we talk about waffle juice, weird dogs, portable TVs, and far stars!New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews, Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews, Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews, and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop.And if you want to share a story you think we'll love, send us an email at knickknacknews@gmail.com!Anthony's Stories This Week: Waffle: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/08/16/lifestyle/youll-have-leggo-this-eggo-if-youre-under-21/TV: https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/electronics/lg-stanbyme-goAlex's Stories This Week: Animal: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/08/17/mystery-animal-Hill-Country-Village-Texas-coyote-dog/7351692292473/Star: https://www.sciencealert.com/jwst-reveals-intriguing-new-details-about-earendel-the-farthest-star-ever-detected
  • 257. IJBOL at a small whale named Subway

    21:41
    In this week's episode, we talk about new slang, little whales, lots of meteors, and Subway, the person!New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews, Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews, Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews, and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop.And if you want to share a story you think we'll love, send us an email at knickknacknews@gmail.com!Alex's Stories This Week: IJBOL: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/style/ijbol-lol-lmao.htmlMeteors: https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/08/world/perseid-meteor-shower-peak-2023-scn/index.htmlAnthony's Stories This Week: Whales: https://gizmodo.com/paleontologists-unearth-puny-basilosaurid-whale-1850724538Subway: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/subway-name-change-thousands-offered-change-name-for-free-sandwiches-rcna98762
  • 256. The heaviest animal to ever live and the biggest bonus to ever give

    23:54
    In this week's episode, we talk about Uno officers, big bonuses, bigger whales, and tick vaccines!New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews, Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews, Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews, and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop.And if you want to share a story you think we'll love, send us an email at knickknacknews@gmail.com!Anthony's Stories This Week: Uno: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/mattel-wants-to-pay-you-4444-a-week-to-be-an-uno-influencer/1100-6516486/Whale: https://gizmodo.com/massive-extinct-whale-heaviest-animal-ever-1850699258Alex's Stories This Week: Taylor Swift: https://people.com/taylor-swift-gives-bonuses-totaling-55-million-every-person-working-eras-tour-7568556Ticks: https://www.newsweek.com/lyme-disease-tick-vaccine-developed-1815809