Pollen Apocalypse & The Robot That Ended Sports

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Spring in New York City has officially turned into a Pollen Apocalypse. Between the "Triple Bloom" and Thunderstorm Asthma, humans are struggling to breathe—meanwhile, a humanoid robot in China just crushed the half-marathon world record in 50 minutes. Is the human race officially obsolete?Inside this episode:Robot Overlords: Breaking down the "Lightning" robot’s insane 13.1-mile run.The NYC Sneeze-Fest: Why the Saharan dust trap is making this the worst allergy year on record.Smoking Isn't Cool: From looking like a rebel to looking like a shivering idiot hugging yourself for warmth.Nostalgia Trip: The bitter history of Moxie Soda and the "No Frills" yellow-label brand.The Presidential Button: If Trump has a Diet Coke button, what did other presidents use their desk button for?

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Spring in New York City has officially turned into a Pollen Apocalypse. Between the "Triple Bloom" and Thunderstorm Asthma, humans are struggling to breathe—meanwhile, a humanoid robot in China just crushed the half-marathon world record in 50...

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