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Today on our show, we brought you a mix of historical tales, surprising news, and even some unexpected deliveries. It's amazing how the past and present always find a way to surprise us. We started off by delving into the history of Operation Iskra, a crucial military operation in World War II that aimed to break the Axis powers' siege of Leningrad. General Ivan No-Nonsense Stalinovich utilized Sun Tzu's Art of War to achieve success and free Leningrad from the German stranglehold. Fast forward to today, and we can still see the scars of that time in the city now known as St. Petersburg. Moving along, we traveled back to 1871 when Wilhelm I unified the independent states of Germany, leading to the creation of the German Empire. Tomorrow, Wilhelm I will make a speech to mark this historical milestone, and our reporter Hardeman Pesto will be there to cover the event. Although it seems Pesto got his dates mixed up, as Wilhelm I has been deceased for 300 years. Nevertheless, we look forward to hearing about the commemoration. We also took a moment to celebrate two sports legends who broke barriers and made history. Jim Thorpe, a versatile athlete, had his Olympic medals stripped in 1912 but was later honored by the International Olympic Committee. Willie O'Ree became the first black Canadian player in the NHL and found himself rightfully inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2018. These individuals remind us that sports isn't just about winning but also about breaking barriers and inspiring others. Now, let's shift our focus to some local happenings. Polly Beep took us on a journey to Botany Bay, where uninvited guests from across the seas are causing a stir, potentially impacting traffic along the A1788. And while Captain Cook had an unexpected delay during his voyage near Tahiti and found himself landing in New Zealand instead of Australia, we can only imagine the surprise and confusion he must have felt. Closer to home, peculiar creatures are wreaking havoc on the M2506 and B3402BIS in England. The British Royal Animal Control is on the case, ensuring that these mischievous kangaroos don't cause any harm. And while driving along these historic roads, it's essential to keep your powdered wigs in check and avoid any horseplay involving wigs and carriages. In the realm of science, we explored the birth of Legionnaire's disease. Thanks to British innovation, in 1977, the CDC identified Legionella as the bacterium responsible for this mysterious illness. As a result, state-of-the-art water filtration systems have been developed to combat this microscopic menace. Finally, let's revisit some historical milestones. In 1486, Elizabeth of York married King Henry VII, solidifying the House of Tudor. We can only wonder what unique wedding favors they might have had, perhaps commemorative herrings? Additionally, in 474 AD, Leo II briefly ruled as the Byzantine Emperor, passing the crown to his father and raising questions about the passage of power from one generation to another. As we wrap up the show, we received some entertaining letters from our viewers. Maureen in Tipperary shared that her pet tapir has been crowing like a rooster, sparking curiosity about hidden royal lineages in the animal kingdom. And Brenda in Sligo found a mysterious wrap of heroin in her letterbox, reminding us that life can always surprise us with unexpected deliveries. Before we go, let's take a sneak peek at tomorrow's front pages: The Times covers the arrival of zeppelins on British soil, The Guardian highlights a significant building, The Independent shares a quirky headline about Rouen gargling English snag, and The Mirror reports on a battle against black rats that's clearing the streets. Finally, the Daily Express leads with a story on the potential reversal of a goat hunting ban. Thank you all for joining us tonight, and remember, if you ever feel the urge to walk into Newsbang Studios and shout your heart out, we hope you have a goodnight and take care.