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KKN Episode 243: Plastic-eating fungus, square wheel bicycle, wholesome eagle, soda bear

Ep. 243

In this week's episode, we talk about hungry fungus, square wheels, an eagle caretaker, and thirsty bears!


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Alex's Stories This Week:

Fungus: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-15/plastic-eating-fungi-discovery-raises-hopes-for-recycling-crisis/102219310

Eagle: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bald-eagle-rockbaby-orphan-eaglet-missouri/


Anthony's Stories This Week:

Bicycle: https://gizmodo.com/square-wheeled-bicycle-bike-pedal-tank-wheels-the-q-1850332349

Bear: https://www.cleveland19.com/2023/04/19/bear-downs-69-cans-soda-after-breaking-into-womans-car/

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