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These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 25 first published June 19, 2026.
10 Dog, Gun, Neighbor, Gaming PC!
https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/pc-building/gaming-pc-deflects-bullet-shot-through-wall-by-neighbour-saving-owners-life-criminal-negligence-charges-for-culprit-who-claims-firearm-was-accidentally-discharged-by-her-dog
9 Road trips are good for you? Are they covered by my health insurance?
https://www.popsci.com/science/why-road-trips-good-science/
8 Amazon Ghost Dogs?!
https://metro.co.uk/2026/06/17/secrets-mysterious-ghost-dogs-amazon-revealed-rare-sightings-28810374/
7 icymi, US gov released more UFO files, still a mystery.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/science/articles/pentagon-ufo-file-reveals-glowing-152922655.html and also https://apnews.com/article/trump-ufo-file-release-third-batch-34c2a9b294e94a972f352df42c4a17ae
6 headsup! Researchers know about your secret snack stash!
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-popchips-survey-reveals-the-nations-most-real-snacking-habits-302799566.html
5 research into songs that make you feel the feels. It turns out you're not a weirdo!
https://studyfinds.com/music-emotions-normal/
4 I think Quinn at the at the car dealership might be getting fired?!
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/ai-chatbot-bmw-dealership-9.7230226
3 Jonathan the very old tortoise continues to be old.
https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/06/17/Guinness-World-Records-oldest-land-animal-Jonathan-tortoise/7411781709883/
2 enormous sausage makes headlines.
https://www.brickfanatics.com/german-builder-unusual-lego-guinness-world-record
Bonus: how big is the biggest soccer ball in the world?
https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/06/15/Guinness-World-Records-Massport-soccer-ball/4001781532794/
Bonus: Scottish Soccer Fans Drinking in Mass.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV4G4byzF24
1 cat steals show from romeo and juliet.
https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/06/16/turkey-Imperial-Russian-Ballet-Romeo-Juliet-cat/6311781623355/
1 Also (tie) I don't know how to remove the Green Guy
https://petapixel.com/2026/06/16/real-estate-agent-hires-green-screen-guy-but-doesnt-know-how-to-remove-him/
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