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An exciting baby animal, Van Leeuwen's latest weird flavor, and a gig for the avocado lover in your life

Ep. 259

In this week's episode, we talk about rare antelopes, BBQ ice cream, avocado consultants, and unlabeled pickles!


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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-7644303


Anthony'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-081823

Pickles: https://pix11.com/news/it-doesnt-say-pickles-on-most-pickle-jars-why-is-that/

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