October 9, 2016 - Hour 1




THE BIGGER PICTURE with Timothy Spangler show

Summary: Making headlines around the world this week: * Teams reached for the sky during the weekend in Spain as they competed to try to construct the tallest "human tower," or castell. * A British puzzle enthusiast shared video of his successful attempt to solve what he bills as the "world's smallest Rubik's cube." * A group of 430 ballerinas gathered in Greece to break the world record for the largest simultaneous stand en pointe. * A statue honoring a local cat who became famous for lounging casually on a set of stairs was unveiled in Istanbul. * A British man uncovered a novel use for the country's new plastic five-pound bills -- playing a vinyl record. * A Taco Bell location in Canada is offering fast-food enthusiasts the chance to spend a night inside the restaurant.