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We Unravel The Science Mysteries Of Asparagus Pee
From Ben Franklin on, many have noted the distinctive smell asparagus gives urine. But most of us lack the ability to sniff out this malodorous effect, and not everyone may produce it.
Austrians' Timely , Unpronouncable, Lengthy Word Of The Year
Austrians have invented a new word to describe delays this year in their presidential election. And that word has 52 — yes 52 — letters.
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Here's a quick roundup of some of the mini-moments you may have missed on this week's Morning Edition.
Researchers Confident Mysterious Pair Of Mummified Knees Belonged To Queen Nefertari
Italian archaeologists found a pair of mummified knees in Nefertari's tomb in 1904. For the first time, tests indicate that the knees belonged to the great queen herself.
Man Fires Rifle Inside D.C. Pizzeria, Cites Fictitious Conspiracy Theories
An entirely baseless rumor about Comet Ping Pong has spread online. On Sunday, police say a man claiming he was there to "investigate" pointed a gun at an employee, who fled before the man fired.
What's A Song That Could Ruin Your Whole Day? Our Listeners Respond
A Canadian police department jokingly said they'd punish drunk drivers by making them listen to Nickelback. That got us thinking: What song would you pick as punishment? We asked, you answered.
Full-Size Replica Of The Titanic Is Under Construction In China
The new Titanic will be "a fixed tourist attraction as opposed to a moveable ship," The People's Daily reports. It will be docked at a reservoir in the landlocked Sichuan province.
'Wildlife,' Indeed: Police Chuckle As Costumed Pranksters Preen For Park Camera
Trail cameras were set up to catch sight of a mountain lion; they turned up another variety of wild activity.
Swedish Revelers Get Their Goat — Again — As Holiday Tradition Meets Annual Arson
Every year, the town of Gavle, Sweden, builds a giant Christmas goat. And every year, people try to bring it down. This time around, despite a guard, the Gavlebocken didn't even last for 24 hours.