T. Rex Leather & Civil War Cannonball Cleanup

The Headlines: Kent County urges residents: Don’t toss out your Civil War cannonballs Scientists claim they’re creating T. rex leather using dinosaur DNA Grand Rapids Residents Warned: Please Don’t Recycle Your Cannonballs In one of the more unusual spring cleaning reminders, the Kent County Recycling Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan is asking residents not to dispose of Civil War-era cannonballs at local recycling sites. This follows a recent incident where someone actually tried to toss one out. Cannonballs are classified as potentially hazardous historical items, and the center is urging folks to call authorities or local museums instead of dropping them at the curb.Source: MLive – Cannonball Disposal Warning T. Rex Leather? Scientists Say They’re Growing It in a Lab A group of biotech startups claims they're working on producing the world’s first lab-grown “Tyrannosaurus rex leather.” The idea? Use fossilized collagen proteins as a genetic blueprint, then reverse-engineer those sequences in the lab to create luxury leather that mimics the feel of real dino skin. It’s not quite Jurassic Park, but the science behind it is raising eyebrows—and plenty of ethical and scientific questions. Realistically, the product may only resemble dinosaur leather in theory, but if it works, it could shake up the fashion industry.Source: Futurism – T. Rex Leather Nina's What's Trending is your daily dose of the hottest headlines, viral moments, and must-know stories from The Jubal Show! From celebrity gossip and pop culture buzz to breaking news and weird internet trends, Nina’s got you covered with everything trending right now. She delivers it with wit, energy, and a touch of humor. Stay in the know and never miss a beat—because if it’s trending, Nina’s talking about it! This is just a tiny piece of The Jubal Show. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places:Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.comInstagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshowX/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshowTikTok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.showFacebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshowYouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFreshSupport the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.