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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 5 MIN

People just aren't going to movie theaters anymore / The Tooth Fairy is super expensive / Scientists make a Google Map for the body

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Only about half of Americans went to a movie theater in 2025, according to a new Pew study — and some people say they’ve never seen a movie in a theater at all. In this episode of News Sidequest, we look at what might be driving the shift away from theaters and ask listeners about their most memorable movie-going experiences.We also explore the surprising rise in Tooth Fairy payouts, which now average nearly six dollars per tooth.Plus: a “Google Maps” for the human body, Bigfoot sightings in Ohio, a 10-year-old college student, a possible April Fools’ moon launch from NASA, and a man accused of trying to smuggle 2,000 queen ants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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