What was your favorite news story this week?

Every conversation has to start somewhere. At The Dinner Party Download, we want yours to start someplace awesome. Each week, we tell you about a below-the-radar news story that you can use to kick-start dazzling conversations. (For example, did you know that Genghis Khan was an eco-friendly pillager? And why in the world is a California mayor piping fake bird songs into his town?)

We'd like your help finding these conversation starters. What news item caught your attention recently that you're going to bring up every chance you get? Tell us here and we may ask you to relay it on our next show.

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What odd and interesting news story caught your eye this week? (Please include a link to more information if you can.)

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