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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

Strange News: Peanut the Squirrel, Nashville Drone Attack, Mystery Song Identified, IKEA Finally Pays East German Prisoners

Nov 11, 2024
59:21
Snipd AI
Peanut the Squirrel's tragic fame raises questions about wildlife regulations and personal freedom. A thwarted drone attack on a Nashville power station showcases bizarre crime stories. IKEA's decision to compensate East German prisoners reflects historical injustices and corporate ethics. Meanwhile, hackers amusingly demand payment in baguettes. Topping it off, a long-lost song is finally identified, leaving a trail of nostalgia and curiosity.
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Quick takeaways

  • The tragic story of Peanut the Squirrel highlights regulatory issues surrounding wildlife ownership and government intervention in social media-driven narratives.
  • IKEA's recent acknowledgment of exploiting labor from East German prisoners reflects a significant step towards addressing historical injustices caused by oppressive regimes.

Deep dives

The Mystery Song Solved

A song titled "Subways of the Mind" by the band FEX, which gained notoriety for being one of the internet's most mysterious songs, has finally been identified. This song was recorded by a German teenager in the early 2000s but remained unsolved until recent research efforts led to its discovery on Reddit. The song went viral again in 2019 when it was shared on YouTube, leading many to search for its origins. The band's member, Michael Hodrick, confirmed the song's identity, bringing closure to a long-standing mystery.

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