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Weird Wednesday: A Man in Need of Rescue TWICE on Mt. Fuji, Dirty Rain in the US & a Lost Dachshund Returns Home after 529 Days Lost. TDIH: Mr. Potato Head

Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:18:39
Publish Date: 2025-04-30 15:30:00
Description:

Today's Weird Wednesday episode brings us the man who required rescue twice in four days on Mount Fuji, dirty rain hits part of the US, and a mini dachshund returns home after 529 days in the wild. Plus, on 'This Day in History,' Mr Potato Head becomes the first toy advertised on television … and specifically targeted to children.

Man airlifted from Japan's Mount Fuji is rescued again days later | AP NewsStudent rescued from mountain twice in four days - after going back to find his phone | World News | Sky NewsStorm system picks up dust in New Mexico, drops it as dirty rain in New England | AP NewsStorm sweeps desert dust into Maine, leaving dirty cars in its wake | WGMEWatch: Miniature dachshund found after 529 days in the wild on Kangaroo Island - UPI.comValerie the dachshund found 'fit and well' after 529 days on Kangaroo Island - ABC NewsWatch: Pawesome pooches shred the waves at Florida dog surfing festival - UPI.com

The History of Mr. Potato Head

History Facts: The first toy advertised on TV was Mr. Potato Head

ToyDip: First TV Toy Advertisement

The Strong National Museum of Play: Mr. Potato Head

American Experience: Mr. Potato Head

Pentacrest Museums: Me and My Spuds

EBSCO: Mr. Potato Head

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