NEW longer episode! You asked and we listened - let us know if you prefer weekly or daily shorter ones? Otter chaos, mermaid tails, penguin stones, ducks balancing stuff!

Mermaids, otters and penguin stones

No sun for nine days means hoisting a picture of the sun in the sky in Dublin

fake sun

A life-size statue of the Elizabeth I was made out of rice crispies and marshmallows in Wales

queen as cake

An island ruled by bunnies in Japan

rabbit island

Book in time to speak to a Grandma in New York

Grandma stand

Hippos walk down a street in South Africa... are they bloated?!

hippo stroll

When you reach 100years old in Barbados you get your own stamp

stamp fun

A dog tried to play in a football match in Ireland

dog football

A puppy was found with 44 items in his stomach including 24 socks ... he is okay though!

don't eat socks

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All the family-friendly, hilarious, strange and wonderful REAL-LIFE news from across the globe, yes, the stories you didn't know you and your kids needed! A news show that will make you smile PLUS you can listen with your children, friends of all ages and even grandma. NEW PODCAST OF THE WEEK - Pod News. RECOMMENDED - Apple podcasts. As heard on BBC Radio London. If you have a news story you think we should cover do tweet/instagram Samantha at @samanthabaines Support the show via patreon: www.patreon.com/samanthabaines Samantha also writes funny children's books! Check out HARRIET VERSUS THE GALAXY and THE NIGHT THE MOON WENT OUT available at all good bookshops.

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