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Crafting Traditional Japanese Brushes

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Visit Tokuzen Sanemori, and chances are you will find him seated on the floor of his workshop making Kumano brushes entirely by hand. Sanemori is one of less than 20 people in the city of Kumano, Japan, practicing the nearly 200-year-old craft. He was tau
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Increase Your Pizza IQ

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Do you know who designs the artwork on your pizza box? Have you ever witnessed the pizza acrobatics that go down at the World Pizza Games? This reel is full of sliceser, storiesfor everyone who loves pizza. And who doesnt love pizza?SUBSCRIBE: https://goo
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Eating an Omelet Full of Worms

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Youve probably eaten omelets full of cheese, veggies and meat. But how about sandworms? Dont knock it till you try it. Le Le Hang makes and sells crispy sandworm omelets at her restaurant in Hanoi, Vietnam. Le Le, who learned how to make them from her gra
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This Turkish Language Isn't Spoken, Its Whistled

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For three centuries, farmers living in the remote mountains of northern Turkey have communicated great distances by whistling. Its a language called ku dili that is still used to this day, though fewer people are learning it in the age of the cell phone.
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4 Curious People With Curiouser Jobs

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Tired of working 9-to-5? Perhaps youll find inspiration for a new career in this reel full of stories about people with highly unusual occupations. While one of them earns a living by talking fast (you might recognize him from some of your favorite TV com
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Handcrafting Giant Lanterns in China

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The courtyard behind Bai Junpings workshop is packed with lanterns, rows and rows of red and gold lanterns. Its a traditional occupation in the village of Tuntou, China, dating back to ancient times. Bai makes tens of thousands of lanterns every year. Som
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Why We're Hell-Bent on Saving These Giant Salamanders

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In the fast-flowing streams of eastern Tennessee, Emilly Nolan is working hard to reestablish a population for a strange looking animal with an even stranger array of nicknames. The Eastern hellbenderaka snot otter, aka lasagna lizardis one of the largest
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Life Through the Eyes of a Sea Turtle

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We all became acutely aware of the dangers of plastic pollution in 2015, when a video of marine biologist Nathan Robinson pulling an entire plastic straw out of a sea turtles nose began to circulate. Today, Robinson is studying green sea turtles off the c
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8 Real-Life Fairytale Castles

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Most of us will never live in a castle. But we can dream, right? In this reel, we visit seven extraordinary castles. On the tour: A castle in Segovia, Spain, that inspired the fairytale castles in the Walt Disney movies Cinderella and Snow White and the H
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Thank the Military for Tootsie Rolls and Chef Boyardee

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As well as you know history, you likely havent heard any of the war stories in this reel. They involve soup, a tiny dog, ravioli and Tootsie Rolls.SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6Acb#war #candy #chefThis story is a part of our Human Condition series. Come al
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Strike Up the Band With These 4 Stories

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From the brass bands of India to the one of the best college marching bands in the United States, this reel is a celebration of musical ensembles.SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6Acb#MarchingBand #music #MusicEnsembleThis story is a part of our Human Conditio
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Why Parents Should Play Video Games With Their Kids

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Many parents think of video games as either a total waste of time, or an activity for their kids to pursue on their own. But Dr. Sinem Siyahhan encourages parents to play video games with their kids. An associate professor at California State University s
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Eating Chinas 1,000-Year-Old Egg

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Century eggs dont look anything like the eggs you might be used to. Cut one open, and youll find an albumen thats brown jelly and a yolk thats shades of black and brownish green. They are considered a delicacy in China, dating back to the Ming Dynasty. Qi
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The Strange History of Soviet X-Ray Records

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Hips dont lie. But a hip x-ray in the Soviet Union of the 1950s might not have been what it appeared to be. In fact, if it was round, it was likely a record. Let us explain. At a time when the Soviet government strictly forbade western music from the like
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Mongolias Sumo Queen

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Tuvshinjargal Bum-Erdene was always bigger than other kids. She got teased a lot growing up, but today, Bum-Erdene is thankful for her stature. She uses it to her advantage as a sumo wrestler in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. She trains alongside men, and has won
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Before Beatlemania, There Was Lisztomania

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People went wild at Franz Liszts concerts. No exaggeration. With his long hair and theatrical style, Liszt played with intensity and passion, revolutionizing the way classical music was performed. And Lisztomania swept across Europe in the 19th century.Th
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How the Fish Cakes In Your Ramen Get Made

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There are many kinds of kamabokoaka fish caketo choose from in Japan. But pretty much everyone loves hanpen. Uniquely fluffy, this popular delight is made with pollock. Toshio Oka knows how to shape and boil hanpen to perfection. He invites us to join him
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1, 2, 3, 4 Stories About Math

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From geometry to personal finance, there is one common denominator that links the stories in this reelthey are all about math.SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6AcbThis story is a part of our Human Condition series. Come along and let us connect you to some of
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4 Stories About Overcoming Disabilities

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Meet some inspiring people who dont let disabilities stand in the way of them pursuing their passions.SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6AcbThis story is a part of our Human Condition series. Come along and let us connect you to some of the most peculiar, stirr
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Protecting Pangolins From Poachers in South Africa

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Pangolins have survived for 85 million years, but their very existence is under threat now. Poachers are killing them for their scales. Dr. Ray Jansen, a zoology professor, and wildlife biologist Francois Meyer are trying to save South Africas pangolin po
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These Stories Will Inspire You to Recycle

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People are finding creative ways to recycle waste. This reel begins in Kamikatsu, Japan, a town that produces almost no trash, and ends in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, where the Plastic Bank cleans up the environment and alleviates poverty at the same time. In
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Eating Japans Biggest Sushi

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How much do you love sushi? Enough to eat 11 pounds of it? In Japan, Hiromu Inagaki serves super-size sushi at the Umewaka Restaurant in Anjo City. The aptly-named Generous Roll is among the enormous options. Too much for you? Inagaki also prepares the mo
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5 Surprising Football Stories

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Are you ready for some football? We tackle stories about everything from the Hail Mary pass to unicycle football in this reel.SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6Acb#football #league #playThis story is a part of our Human Condition series. Come along and let us
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5 Masters of Martial Arts

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From Indias Kalaripayattu to Chinese Kung Fu to Koreas Taekkyeon, were exploring martial arts around the world and celebrating the discipline, strength and grace it takes to master them.SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6Acb#MartialArts #taekkyeon #kalaripayatt
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Sounds of the Nightmare Machine

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What happens when a horror movie composer and a guitar maker join forces? They create the world’s most disturbing musical instrument. Affectionately known as "The Apprehension Engine," this one-of-a-kind instrument was commissioned by movie composer
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The Art of Becoming a Tightrope Clown

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Jungwoon Woo is studying to be a professional tightrope clown. A sophomore at the Korea National University of Arts in Seoul, the 22-year-old is a student of jultagia form of Korean tightrope walking that dates back to the Silla period. An endangered cult
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5 of the World's Most Daring Rock Climbers

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Were headed all the way up with the worlds top climbers. Among thema teenager who was labeled the best female rock climber in the world by the time she was 14, Chinese spider climbers who climb without ropes or tools of any kind and a blind man who reache
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The Best Home-Cooked Meals From Grandmas

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At Great Big Story, we've eaten a lot of weird, wild (wonderful) foods. But nothing beats the taste of home. We traveled to five countries around the world and asked grandmas and their grandkids to cook their favorite dish together. On the menu: onishime
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How This Action Sports Star Built His Own Prosthetic Leg

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In 2008, Monster Mike Schultz, a pro snowmobile racer, had his left leg amputated above the knee. Seven months later, he was zooming around on a dirt bike wearing a prosthetic leg that he designed and built himself. Today, the action sports star is at the
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Everybody Loves Bread

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From baguettes to challah, weve made this reel with the bread of intentions.SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6AcbThis story is a part of our Flavors series, where we do so much more than play with our food. Come with us as we dive into deliciously different an
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Playing Minecraft to Raise Money for Cancer Research

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Anna Maree Manciet has a dream job. She is a pro gamer for Alienware. And, yes, it is fun, but it also provides her opportunities to play with purpose. In Memphis, Anna Maree is on the campus of the St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital to play Minecraft.
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How CERN Is Uncovering the Secrets of Our Universe

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Extra dimensions, dark matter and new particlesthe universes deepest secrets are being explored by physicists at CERNs Large Hadron Collider near Geneva, Switzerland. The particle collider is a mind-blowing tool for scientific advancement, being used to r
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Making Music With Unlikely Instruments

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Weve met plenty of artists who have mastered traditional musical instruments like guitars, violins and pianos. But pretty much any objectfrom a stalactite to a carrotcan be an instrument if its in the right hands. Lend us your ears. In this reel, were cel
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He Overcame Blindness and Cancer to Become a Powerlifting Champion

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Rocky Balboa isnt the only champion to come out of Philly. Meet Charles King. The 69-year-old is winning medals at powerlifting competitions around the world, but his journey getting there has not been easy. The Army veteran lost his sight when he was 39,
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How a 14-Year-Old Is Fighting Food Insecurity With Cupcakes

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Michael Platt had to give up a lot of his favorite activities after he was diagnosed with epilepsy, but he found another hobby that he lovedbaking cupcakes. Three years ago, when he was just 11, Michael turned his passion into Michaels Desserts. For every
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Building the Engine That Will Take Us to Mars

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Franklin Chang Daz is a pioneer. As a child, he dreamed of going into space. As an adult, he made his wish come true. Diaz was the first naturalized U.S. citizen from Latin America to become an astronaut. After making seven trips into space, the MIT-educa
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These Grandmas Got Skills

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Who run the world? Grandmas! From a 101-year-old tattoo artist still inking away, to a spray paint-wielding grandma scrubbing away signs of Nazi hate, these are the women we look up to and aspire to be.SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6AcbThis story is a part
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The Glass Artist Who Hides His Work All Around the World

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Josh Simpson makes glass planets and simply put, they are out of this world. The artist crafts the intricate globes in his workshop in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts. He started making them back in the 1970s, inspired after hearing the Apollo astronauts d
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Finishing the NYC Marathon While Paralyzed

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Hannah Gavios runs using crutches. The New Yorker calls it crutching or going for a crutch. An avid runner since high school, Gavios suffered a spinal cord injury after a horrific attack in 2016 that left her partially paralyzed. Unable to imagine a life
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Teaching Babysitters Life-Saving Skills

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Babysitting is a big responsibility, and many teens do it with little or no training. Thats why Dignity Health teaches a Safe Sitter program at its facility in Chandler, Arizona. Ingrid Chung, 13, is one of the participants in the workshop taught by Missy
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The Worlds Largest Organ Is in This Pizza Shop

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When you dine at Organ Stop Pizza, youre in for a show. The Mesa, Arizona, restaurant is home to the largest Wurlitzer organ in the world. Organist Brett Valliant plays the massive instrument for patrons, with an accompanying light show. The restaurant, w
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What to See, Eat and Do in Ghana

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In 2018, Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo announced that 2019 would be an official year of return. To mark the solemn 400th anniversary of the transatlantic slave trade, Ghana is extending an invitation to reunite Africans on the continent with Africans
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Get In the Christmas Spirit With These Stories

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You better not shout. You better not cry. You better not pout. Were telling you whythis reel is devoted to Santa Claus and Christmas merriment. Its lots of fun. So seriously, there is no need for you to shout, cry, or pout. Merry Christmas!SUBSCRIBE: http
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Visiting South Koreas Festival of Floating Lanterns

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Everyone is out at night in Jinju, South Korea, during a two-week period in the fall. No one wants to miss the Jinju Namgang Lantern Festival, which honors the nations fallen soldiers. At the heart of the event is a parade of lanterns floating on the Namg
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Meet the 26-year-old Aerospace Engineer Searching for Life on Other Planets

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The universe is full of mystery. Its riddled with questions that challenge us to go further than weve ever gone before. But in order to reach the answers that pique our curiosity, we need to leave the familiar behind. For Elio Morillo and his mother, leav
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The Icon Behind the Single Ladies Dance

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If youve performed Beyoncs Single Ladies routine at home in front of the mirror (and you know you have), its time you met the man behind these iconic moves. His name is JaQuel Knight, and he is a choreographer and image architect who works with superstars
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5 Stories About People Living On Edge

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Love a good cliffhanger? From people who can actually sleep while dangling from cliffs to a diver who leaps off cliffs with only water to break her fall, this reel will keep you on the edge of your seatSUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6AcbThis story is a part
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Germanys Adventure Park Is Home to Europes Largest Scuba Diving Pool

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An abandoned coal and steel production plant is now an adventure park in Duisburg, Germany. Its called Landschaftspark, which translates to Landscape Park. The property still looks like an industrial site from far away, but every square inch has been repu
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The Worlds Highest Post Office

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The residents of Hikkima high-altitude village in Indias Himalayasdont have cell reception, or internet access. But theyve got mail. The tiny village is home to the worlds highest post office. Rinchen Chhering has been the devoted postmaster since it open
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How Ukrainian Rapper Alyona Alyona Became a Hip-Hop Sensation

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Most Ukrainian rappers perform in Russian. Not Alyona Alyona. She raps in her mother tongueUkrainian. While she lives in Kyiv now, the musician grew up in a small village in central Ukraine. Her upbringing is reflected in her lyrics. Alyona Alyona raps ab
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5 Stories That'll Give You the Chills

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If you love the cold, this reel is for you. Were exploring ice caves inside a glacier in Alaska, diving into the worlds coldest waters with scuba divers and climbing a frozen waterfall in Vancouver. If dont love the cold, well understand if you watch one
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Making Instruments Out of Ice, Vegetables, and More

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We get the band together in this reeland no one plays the guitar. Well, at least not the guitar as you would expect it to be.SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6AcbThis story is a part of our Human Condition series. Come along and let us connect you to some of t
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This German Town Is Crazy for Gherkins

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The residents of Spreewald, Germany, are proud of their gherkins, as they should be. A Spreewald resident came up with the concept of pickling cucumberswhich grow in abundance in the regionover 150 years ago. Today, tourists visit the area to eat the salt
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Love Quinoa? Thank the International Man of Botany

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Love mangoes and dates? Cant imagine a grain bowl without quinoa? We have botanist David Fairchild to thank for bringing these foods and many more to the United States. Fairchild spent his entire career traveling the world learning from indigenous food cu
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Making Strides in the Race to Better Treat Cancer

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In the fight against cancer, time is of the essence. Precision oncology is changing the way patients with cancer are treated, tailoring therapies and treatment plans based on what is happening to each individual patient and their tumor. This process invol
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Trying the Hardest Cheese in the World

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Dinesh Gale is a cattle farmer who makes chhurpi in Tipling, Nepal. Its a hard cheese that comes from the milk of chaurithats a cross between a yak and a cow. Chhurpi smells smoky and tastes sweet, and you chew it like you would a piece of gum. It is also
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How the Language From the Sims Was Created

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Chances are youve escaped reality (at least temporarily) through The Sims. One of the first life simulation video games, it allows players to live vicariously through virtual charactersand its played by people the world over. Which is why the characters s
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How Light and Water Inspires This Japanese Glass Artist

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If you are an artist who works with glass, Murano is the place to be. The Italian island a mile north of Venice is world famous for glass production. Ritsue Mishima is a master of the craft, and her work stands out. While Murano is known for colorful glas
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A View from Germanys Bastei Bridge

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Suspended 650 feet in the air between towering sandstone rocks, the Bastei Bridge is a Victorian era engineering marvel. Built in 1851, it offers stunning panoramic views of Saxon Switzerland National Park. Which isnt in Switzerland, by the way, but in Sa
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Coffee Around the World

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If there is one thing people everywhere love, it just might be coffeemore than 2 billion cups are consumed on this planet every single day. In this installment of Around the World, we travel to five different countries to sample five different kinds of co
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4 Stories About Lawyers Standing Up for Justice

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Meet the lawyers working tirelessly to defend everyones right to counsel, upholding justice under the law.SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6AcbThis story is a part of our Human Condition series. Come along and let us connect you to some of the most peculiar, s
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How These Everyday Things Were Invented

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The 20th century was a time of great innovation. From the automobile to the personal computer, inventors used their imaginations and skills to create products that have had an indelible impact on human existence. And we are thankful for their ingenuity. T
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4 Stories About Brilliant Professors

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Welcome to Professors 101. Lets go over the syllabus. Youre going to meet teachers at institutions of higher learning in this academic reel, and theyve all got some curious interests. One invented the Rubiks cube, others are hoarding chalk, others are spi
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This Amateur Physicist Built a Fusion Reactor in His Backyard

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Theres no telling what you can do when you put your mind to it. Take Richard Hull, he built a small-scale fusion reactorin a shed, in his backyard. A retired electronics engineer, Hull took a special interest in nuclear fusion. He lives in Lakeside, Virgi
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5 of the Best Street Food Finds in Seoul

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There is no shortage of street food in Seoul. Every time you turn a corner in the South Korean capital, you see and smell something you just have to try. We sampled deep-fried treats like the french fry corn dog and fish cakes; soft, sweet egg bread; a br
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Meet Japans Toughest Monks

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Yamabushi monks commune with nature to achieve spiritual enlightenment. Its a beautiful journey, but it involves a grueling physical quest. In a ritual that simulates death and rebirth, the Japanese monks hike up a mountain in Yamagata Prefecture, take a
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4 Reasons Vinyl Still Spins Supreme

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Just for the record, were thankful we live in a world where vinyl still exists. If you dont own a record player, this reel will inspire you to invest in one.SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6AcbThis story is a part of our Human Condition series. Come along and
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Could This Fruit Be the Worlds Most Prized?

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Italian farmer Michele Cirelli might just grow the most sought-after fruit in the world. He grows citrons, called etrog in Hebrew, a delicate fruit that is an important symbol in the Jewish celebration of Sukkot every autumn. But he doesnt grow your avera
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What It Takes to Maintain the Biggest Hedges in the U.K.

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It takes Dan Bull, a gardener at Powis Castle and Garden, eight weeks to trim all the hedges on the historic property in Welshpool, Wales. That might sound like shear madness, but before the advent of cutting tools powered by electricity and gas, a team o
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The Secret to Sriracha Hot Sauces Success

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David Tran is the man to thank for the Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce you douse your scrambled eggs with every morning. You know the stuff. Red bottle with a green cap and a rooster on the frontplus five languages on the bottlethis simple sauce connects people
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Making Gruyre in the Swiss Alps for Centuries

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Alexandre Muriths family has been making gruyre dalpage in Switzerland for five generations, and there is an art to producing this cheese with a hard texture and no holes. While regular gruyre is made year-round, gruyre dalpage is only made from May throu
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Crafting Indias 120-Foot-Long Snake Boats

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Four hundred years ago, the snake boats of India were warships, used by battling kings along the backwaters of Kerala. Today, the long, canoe-like boats are used exclusively for racing. Reaching up to 120 feet in length, each snake boat can accommodate 10
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Bird Is The Word In These 5 Stories

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Lets do a little birdwatching. Right here, right now. No need for binoculars. Were winging it in this reel full of stories about swiftlets, eagles, parrots, falcons and swans and the people who co-habitate with, train and track these feathered friends of
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4 Mind-Blowing Stories About the Brain

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Its time for a big think. This reel is full of stories to feed your curiosity about the brain. They mostly have to do with human brains and how often they function in completely mysterious ways (especially in the case of a woman who never forgets anything
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Stories About Circus Life

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Were juggling so much at Great Big Story on any given day. But we always make time for stories about the circus. And, yes, this reel includes a story about juggling. But its a kind of juggling you likely havent seen before. Its competitive juggling. Its j
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This Is the Only School for Refugees in the U.S.

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Many young refugees arrive in the United States with no formal schooling. Luma Mufleh wants them all to have the opportunity to succeed. Born in Amman, Jordan, she moved to the States as a young adult. In 2004, she founded the Fugees Academy in Atlanta, a
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From NFL to Opera Singer

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Dream big, and make it a reality. Tau Pupua did that not just once, but twice. He immigrated to the United States at the age of 7 from the Kingdom of Tonga. His parents brought him and his eight siblings to the U.S. because they wanted their children to g
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5 Stories About Clinics and Hospitals

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This reel is in celebration of the people at the clinics and the hospitals who work to keep us all well.SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6AcbThis story is a part of our Human Condition series. Come along and let us connect you to some of the most peculiar, sti
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5 Stories All About Chickens

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We had planned to write: This is the reel where stories about chickens have come home to roost. Then we remembered this idiom actually means that the bad things you have done are now coming back to haunt you. And we dont want to say that. So lets just say
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Making Holocaust Archives Available to Everyone

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Allan Brauner is a Holocaust researcher. His late mother Margaret Brauner, who lived from 1924 to 2017, was a Holocaust survivor. He discovered her name, the number tattooed on her arm and her signature on a list of female prisoners held at Auschwitz by t
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Helping to End Homelessness Through Running

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Alonzo Harris started running with Back on My Feet in October 2018. Since then, he has logged over 330 miles on the road to making a better life for himself. Back on My Feet is an organization that incorporates running into its program to end homelessness
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This Village in India Plants 111 Trees Every Time a Girl Is Born

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In many parts of India, baby boys are favored over girls, whodue to the dowry systemcan be seen as a financial burden on families. But the people of Piplantri are fighting this prejudice. In Piplantri, villagers celebrate the birth of their girls by plant
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4 Stories About Making Movie Magic

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Their faces arent onscreen, but youll recognize their work. These are the talented artisans who make the creatures and the props in your favorite movies and television shows. SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6Acb#movies #props #hollywoodThis story is a part of
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Making Legal Wigs for British Courts

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If a barrister or a judge walked into a London courtroom without wearing a wig, well, everyone would wig out. Its a tradition to wear a legal wig in England. Ede & Ravenscroft, the oldest tailor in London, has been making these head coverings for over thr
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Wearing the Hair of Your Ancestors

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The Qing Miao women of China have their mothers hair, quite literally. Each household prepares a headdress for their daughter to wear in honor of the women in the family. The headdress is made of real hair pulled from the combs of elders. Yang Er Meil liv
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Finding Tranquility in Chinas Extraordinary Wuling Mountains

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The Red Clouds Golden Summit is the pinnacle of tranquility. A spire of rock rising upward from Chinas Mount Fanjingshan in the Wuling Mountains, it soars above the clouds. Two temples sit atop this isolated natural wonderthe Temple of the Buddha and the
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4 Stories Thatll Make You Dance

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Lets dance! This reel begins with a story about a dance company in New York City for full-figured performers. Next, were stepping out in Seattle with a racial and social justice-oriented studio that teaches kids how to tap. Back in New York, were roaring
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The Fine Art of Fish Prints

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Before the days of photography, fishermen in Japan would immortalize their big catch with gyotaku, or fish prints. Today, Naoki Hayashi, is continuing the practice in Hawaii, keeping the ancient artform alive. He paints freshly caught fish with non-toxic
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4 Floral Stories

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Stop and smell the roses and all of the other flowers in this arrangement aka Great Big Story reel. Its in full bloom with stories about the perfume capital of the world, a stunning Japanese flower park, an artist who sends flowers into outer space and a
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The Japanese Technique for Harvesting Sea Salt by Hand

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To Ryoichi Toya, salt is a treasure from the sea. He’s an Agehama-style salt maker in Suzu, Japan, and his facility is one of the last to harvest sea salt using this traditional technique that is unique to the Noto peninsula. Dating back centuries,
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This School on a Bus Is Bringing Education to Everyone

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Shelia Hill grew up in San Franciscos Sunnydale Projects. It was a rough neighborhood. She got into trouble when she was young and dropped out of school. She thought it wasnt for her. Hills attitude changed after she had her own children. One day, her son
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Experimenting With Food at Tinker Kitchen

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Theres always something cooking at San Franciscos Tinker Kitchen. It is the ultimate maker space for anyone who likes to cookwhether they are cooking for fun, or prototyping ideas for new food products. The community kitchen is the brainchild of Dan Mills
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5 Stories That'll Make You Reach for the Stars

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We will start this copy with a disclaimer: If you are looking for stories about Hollywood stars, thats so not this reel. Sorry. But this is the internet, and we are confident you will find what you are looking for if you keep searching. Now, if you are lo
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How This Tattoo Artist Is Helping Others Heal From Trauma

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Brian Finn dedicates his artistic talent to helping people heal. The Toledo, Ohio, tattoo artist spends his days off using modern technology and a creative eye to transform scars caused by human trafficking, self-harm and domestic violence into symbols of
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5 Stories Exploring the Power of Our Senses

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Many of us take our senses for granted. But what happens when you lose a sense? And what is it like to be born with a sense that operates in an unusual way? In this reel, we meet people with extraordinary sensory powers. From the inspiring story of a blin
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5 True Tales of Manhattan

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Like Jay-Z, were in an Empire State of Mind. Great Big Storys headquarters are in New York City, and our filmmakers love to tell the stories of our beautiful, busy and diverse city. In this reel, were focusing on the borough of Manhattan. From a restauran
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Branching Out With 5 Stories About Trees

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If a tree falls in a forest, and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? Well answer that philosophical question in this reel. Actually, we wont. But it is something to ponder. Deeply. Perhaps you can share your thoughts below. You must have so
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How The Blind Cook Christine Ha Became a Culinary Sensation

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I would not trade where I am today to have my vision back, says Christine Ha. Known as the Blind Cook, Christine started losing her sight right around the time she was teaching herself how to cook. She had to learn how to use the knife and stove all over
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Meet the Teenagers Fighting to Save Our Planet

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On September 20, 2019, millions of young people around the world skipped school to take part in the Global Climate Strike, organized by teenage climate change activist Greta Thunberg. They sent a powerful message to world leaders attending the United Nati
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Serving Up Indian Food, From Mumbai to NYC

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If you love Indian food as much as we do, you will savor every moment of this. First up: Were going to show you where to find some of the best Indian food Stateside, from NYC to LA. Then were off to India to deliver lunches with the dabbawalas of Mumbai,
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5 Stories That'll Sting

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Can we get an ouch? In this reel, were introducing you to an entomologist who has been stung over 1,000 times on the job, honey hunters who dangle from cliffs while getting stung by bees and a stinging caterpillar with a strikingly familiar hairstyle.SUBS
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Big Wheels (and Little Wheels) Keep on Turning

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Theres a lot of fun to be had on wheels. Just look at the people featured in these videos. One is catching air in a wheelchair, others are doing backflips on roller skates. Lets rock and roll.SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6AcbThis story is a part of our Hum
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The Master of Shadow Puppets

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Fan Zhengan is keeping the tradition of Mount Tai shadow puppetry alive in Taian, China. The art form was created more than 2,000 years ago. Zhengan, who turns 76 this year, has been at it for 68 years, and hes basically a one-man puppeteering band. He op
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The Swiss Art of Papercutting

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Its amazing what Anne Rosat can do with a pair of scissors. This 83-year-old artist has been depicting life in the Swiss Alps through the folk art known as papercutting for 50 years. Using scissors, paper, tweezers and glue, she crafts intricate, colorful
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Slither Into 8 Stories About Snakes

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Snakes on a plane? We dont have any stories about snakes on a plane. But we have lots of other snakes stories that are just as snaky. Maybe even snakier. Possibly the snakiest of all time. Among themthe snake catchers of Bangkok, the true story behind sna
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One Womans Quest to Become the Fastest Bicyclist on Earth

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Denise Mueller-Korenek lives life fast. Drafting behind a motor vehicle zipping across Utahs Bonneville Salt Flats well in excess of 150 miles per hour on a bicycle Racing is not for the faint of heart. She is out to beat the paced bicycle land speed reco
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Chinas Architectural Wonder Has Been Standing for 700 Years

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The Guanyin Pavilion was built to last. And last. And last. This temple has sat atop a large reef rock in the middle of Chinas Yangtze River in Ezhou for 700 years. When the water rises and covers the foundation, it looks like the structure is floating. A
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Meet the Voice Actor Behind Hollywoods Monsters and Creatures

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Close your eyes for just a second. Is that a dinosaur we hear? A turkey? A baby baboon? No, its all Dee Bradley Baker, a voice actor known for Hollywoods monsters, creatures and animals. You may have enjoyed his vocal stylings as Perry the Platypus on Phi
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This Helmet Uses Neuroscience and AI to Improve Driving

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Learn the science behind the mind-reading helmet thats using neuroscience to improve a drivers performance on the track. Brain data is fed into an AI, generating insights that inform future driving. Could this be the future of motor sport?This Great Big S
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These Sandwiches Are Superb

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Hungry? How about a sandwich? This reel is full of them, and you will want to eat them all. Weve got stories about the chopped cheese sandwich billed as the real New Yorkers sandwich, the New Jersey sandwich shop that uses pickles instead of bread and the
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4 Stories to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

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Hope you left room for dessert. This reel is packed with pies (one made with pickles, another with fish), old-school cakes saved from extinction by a dessert anthropologist and an egg custard tart that is considered a national treasure in Portugal.SUBSCRI
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What Your School Lunch Might Have Looked Like in 1996

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The year is 1996. Bill Clinton is the president, Celine Dions Because You Love Me is blasting across every FM radio station, and youre about to head to the cafeteria for lunch. So what do you have tucked away in that lunchbox? Maybe some Lunchables? A Mon
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This 12-Year-Old Has Taken the Art World by Storm

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Lots of kids paint. But 12-year-old Aelita Andre is an established artist known for her abstract paintings inspired by everything from nature to music. Andre, who is from Melbourne, Australia, was just 2 years old when she had her first gallery exhibit. S
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The Chocolate Croissant Controversy

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A chocolate croissantis it correct to call it a pain au chocolat or a chocolatine in France? Depends on who you ask. Its a subject of great debate thats been addressed by the French Parliament and President Emmanuel Macron. We went straight to the people
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Taking Care of the Worlds Baby Animals

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This reel is full of stories featuring baby animals, and the cuteness is intense. Weve got some inspiring and moving stories, including one about a dog who is a surrogate mom to zoo animals in need of nurturing and another about a preschool where orphaned
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How to Conduct an Orchestra

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Weve all seen a conductor standing in front of an orchestra wielding a baton. All the baton waving might look random to the untrained eye, but there is meaning in every gesture. Gustavo Dudamel, the conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, shows us how
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The 14-Year-Old CEO

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Like anyone who runs a startup, Hillary Yip spends a lot of time developing investor pitch decks, executing marketing plans and conferring with customers. But she has to do all of this after she finishes her homework. She is just 14 years old, after all.
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This NYC Restaurant Is Hidden in a Freight Entrance

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Psst Were about to tell you about one of New York Citys hidden gems. Its the Acuario Cafe, and youll find it in the Garment District on 37th Street. Theres no sign outsideyou have to walk through a nondescript freight entrance to visit this tiny Latin Ame
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This Swiss Restaurant Is Built Into the Side of a Mountain

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This restaurant in Weissbad, Switzerland, is remote, to say the least. Perched on the side of a mountain in the Swiss Alps, its at an elevation of about 5,000 feet above ground level. Even if you take a cable car, youve got to hike steep terrain at least
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South Koreas Figure Skating Prodigy

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Young You started skating when she was 6 years old. She still remembers her first time on the ice. Simply standing was difficult. Today, the 15-year-old is a three-time South Korean national figure skating champion. Her ultimate dream is to win gold at th
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This Is What the Early Days of Digital Were Like

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Dial-up, floppy disks, Listservs. If you dont know what any of these terms mean, you werent using computers back in the '80s and 90s. Use this reel to brush up on your early digital era history. Youll be schooled by programmers who created created ctrl+al
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Japans 9-Year-Old Drumming Prodigy Never Misses a Beat

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Drumroll, please Wed like to introduce you to Yoyoka Soma. At the tender age of 9, she has already rocked the internet with her mad drumming skills. You might have seen her absolutely slaying the Led Zeppelin classic Good Times Bad Times when a video of h
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This Brazilian Sculptor Creates Monuments That Melt Away

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Some artwork is designed to last for eternity. Nle Azevedos isnt. She is known for sculpting human figures from ice and installing them in public spaces for all to see. Her most recent installation was in collaboration with Coors Light, in her home town o
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The Racing Helmet That Can Read Your Mind

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This new helmet has been designed to read the minds of racecar drivers, letting them use their own brains data to inform and ensure peak performance on the track. Electroencephalographic headgear monitors their brain activity when theyre driving and turns
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Explore These 5 Labs Collections

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Were telling stories about labs in this reel. Labs as in scientific laboratoriesnot the adorable dogs, though that would also be a good reel. Well work on that. In the meantime, enrich your mind with stories about labs that study the milk of exotic animal
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5 Stories Thatll Give You a Sugar Rush

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In the mood for dessert? This reel is all about that sweet stuff. Theres something for everyonedippin dots, white strawberries grown in Japan and ice cream inspired by celebrities. We top it all off with a moving story about a World War II pilot known as
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Trying the Chow Mein Sandwich

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If you love Chinese food, and you love sandwiches, the humble chow mein sandwich could be your new favorite nosh. Think a heaping portion of crispy fried noodles served onwait, more like spilling out ofa hamburger bun and smothered in brown gravy. This un
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Meet 5 Musical Geniuses

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Just so you know, if this reel was a concert, the tickets would be priceless. First up, Lizzo. Once a singer in search of her voice, this superstar is killing it with every note she sings (or plays on the flute). Next, weve got Ibeyi, twins who are blendi
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The Birdman of Idaho Has Built Homes for Over 40,000 Bluebirds

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He just might be the biggest bluebird landlord in Idaho. Al Larson has built and placed more than 350 wooden nest boxes throughout the states southwest. The birdwatcher started the project in the late 1970s after reading how important the shelters are to
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How the Worlds Best Rose Water Is Made

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Youve probably spritzed rose water on your face, or drank rose water tea. Its trendy now, though the aromatic liquid has been a staple for centuries in the Middle East. The worlds best rose water is made by experts like Moshen Ghaffari in Irans Qamsar Dis
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This Artists Ice Capsules Keep Summer Frozen In Time

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Shintaro Okamoto makes art out of ice. While the artist is known for carving elaborate ice sculptures, Coors Light recently challenged him to create frozen time capsules celebrating the best of summer. Using special freezers at his ice studio in Queens, N
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Five Stories About Kids and Teens Excelling at Everything

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The kids are alright. Actually, these kidsand teens, tooare more than alright. Theyre awesome. Prepare to be impressed by the likes of a teenager who expresses himself through rap, though he is unable to speak; an 11-year-old girl who isnt afraid to put t
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5 of the Best Street Food Finds in Tokyo

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Travel to Tokyo with us on a foodie journey as we discover some of the best bites Japan has to offer. From a gyoza gone giant to a fish you can eat for dessert, explore the city's eclectic, exciting, ever-growing street food scene. Hope youre hungry.SUBSC
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How Scientists Are Protecting Tigers in Thailand

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The tiger population around the world has been decimated because of illegal hunting and habitat loss. But there is hopeful news coming out of Thailand. Scientists from Panthera worked with the Thai Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conserva
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Around the World in Six Caves

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You dont even have to get up off your couch to explore some of the worlds most breathtaking caves with us. (But please do get up off your couch from time to time. We are proponents of people getting out into the great big world.) In Lebanon, we venture de
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3 (More) Unexpected Stories Behind Your Favorite Video Games

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What ever happened to the Street Fighter II champion who simply disappeared one day? How did one man become Nintendos Original Gaming Master? And how did a game so bad become so iconic? Join us as we delve into the untold stories behind your favorite vide
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Hes the Most Licensed Artist in History

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Chances are youve seen Romero Brittos joyful, colorful works of art even if you dont know him by name. Hes the most licensed artist in history, and his art is everywhere. Exhibited in museums, train stations and hotels. Featured at sporting events like th
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Who Actually Created Thousand Island Dressing?

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It is one of the great big disputes of our times. Were talking about the origin of thousand island dressing. Some of you might say, well, isnt it from Thousand Islands? The picturesque region in upstate New York? And, well, you would be right. Wow. You re
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This Swiss Hotel is Inside an Observatory

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At Switzerlands Kulmhotel Gornergrat, guests sleep among the mountains and under the stars. The establishment is home to an observatory that has drawn astronomers from around the world. The lack of light pollution and dry air create the optimal conditions
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Five Stories to Noodle Over

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Were going deep into the carb overload red zone with this reel about noodles. Youve got to indulge sometimes. Or, better yet, every day. Eating is one of the great joys in life, after all. Among the highlights on our noodle-centric video menuthe surprisin
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This Indoor Skydiver Is Defying Gravity and Expectations

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Kyra Poh wanted to become an astronaut so she could fly. Then she discovered indoor skydiving (made possible with vertical wind tunnels). Today, she is one of the sports top competitorsflipping, spinning and performing stunts with grace and strength. The
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This Roller Derby Team Is Jamming for Representation

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Sure, the members of Team Indigenous love the thrills and spills that make roller derby such an exciting sport. But being on the track is about a lot more than scoring points for these women. Its meaningful. Its about representation and togetherness. Apri
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This Ones for Bicycle Lovers

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The undisputed godfather of the lowrider bicycle. Bike Batman, a real-life superhero who recovers stolen bikes and returns them to their rightful owners. A 15-year-old cyclist who refuses to let a serious health issue get in the way of her dream to compet
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How This Soup Stopped a War

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Kappeler Milchsuppe is a Swiss milk soup with quite a history. Its origin goes all the way back to 1529. Legend has it that this soup was created by hungry infantrymen. They were on opposite sides of a conflict between Catholics and Protestants, but they
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This Surgeon Has Restored Sight to 130,000 of Nepals Blind

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Dr. Sanduk Ruit is an ophthalmologist on a mission to restore sight to Nepals blind. He is the executive director of the nonprofit Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology in Kathmandu, Nepal, and has operated on more than 130,000 patients. He has adopted inno
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This Incense Is Worth $60,000

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Its no coincidence that Hong Kong is Cantonese for fragrant harbor. The city was the epicenter of the incense trade in ancient times. Agarwood incense is a treasured commodity today. Harvested from aquilaria trees, it smells like a cross between nutty woo
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Venture Into the Forest with These Four Stories

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Craving some time outdoors? This reel is for you. First up, we meet a man who lives off the land in Fiordland, New Zealand, one of the most remote locations in the world. The biggest surprisehe isnt the least bit anti-social. Next, we spend time with a so
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The Electro-Soul Artist Reimagining the Violin | Sudan Archives

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Sudan Archives started playing the violin when she was a kid. Her family couldnt afford to pay for lessons, so she learned how to play by ear. The only violinist at her church in Cincinnati, Sudan (born Brittney Parks) felt like an outcast. She didnt grow
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Behold (and Beware) the Largest Lizards on Earth

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Wed like to introduce you to Elsie. She is a Komodo dragon, and while she appears pretty chill, Komodo dragons are, in fact, fierce predators. They take down big animals like deer and water buffalo and poison prey with their toxic bite. And, boy, can they
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These People Do Dangerous Things

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This reel is about people who do risky things like lifeguarding at the worlds most dangerous beach, slacklining between mountains without a safety net and baking bread. Baking bread can be risky? Yes, it can be risky when you have to dive into the oven to
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These Ancient Windmills Were Built Over 1,000 Years Ago

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When you think of windmills, the Netherlands might first come to mind. But some of the oldest windmills in the world are in Nashtifan, Iran. Dozens stand atop a wall in the windy city, not far from the Afghanistan border. From a distance, they look like w
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This Soup Has Been Simmering for 45 Years

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Some things get better with age. Including soup. Thats the thinking at Wattana Panich. This family-run restaurant in Bangkok has been serving soup with the same broth for 45 years. Its a beef noodle soup called neua tuna. It simmers in a giant pot. Fresh
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Five Stories All About Kings

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This is a reel about kings, including the king of infomercials, the king of bar mitzvahs and the king of a tribe in Ghana who works in Canada to provide money and supplies for his people. All hail the kings!SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6Acb#Kings #Cash #Ch
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Serving Weeds at NYCs High End Restaurants

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There are people who dismiss dandelions and cattails as common weeds. Tama Matsuoka Wong sees them as fine cuisine. She is a forager, and she hunts for edible plants in the woods. It isnt just a hobby. Wong, a former corporate lawyer, supplies some of New
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Using Math to Skate On Thin Ice

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People get nervous when they see Mrten Ajne ice skating. He intentionally skates on extremely thin ice. Ajne has pursued this dangerous hobby for 40 years and has skated on more than 1,800 bodies of water from Norway to North America. He uses his knowledg
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Four Stories All About Queens

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They arent technically royalty, but we pay tribute to four fabulous queens in this reel, including a woman who plays an unsung role in Britains royal family and another who is known as the Queen of Chinese cuisine in America.SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6A
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Explaining the Science of Soil

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They say you are what you eat. This applies to cows, too. Which is why Horizon Organic dairy farmer, Cody Turner is all about biodiversity. He plants a variety of grasses and legumes in the pasture at his family farm and carefully tends his soil to ensure
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Banana and Curry on Pizza? Its a Thing in Sweden

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We know people have strong opinions about pizza toppings. The great pineapple on pizza debate has caused rifts in families and ended friendships all around the world. We hate to get pizza lovers riled up over another controversy, but we have to talk about
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Don't Try These Stunts at Home

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They are fast and furious, wild and curious. Meet stuntmen and stuntwomen who show off their skills on American Ninja Warrior, in films ranging from Black Panther to Titanic and in extreme motorsports like spinning.SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6Acb#Stunts
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Five Stories About Big Things

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Weve gone big. Really big. Honestly, this reel is so big we were worried it might not fit on YouTube. But we made it work. Phew! Youre going to meet people who live large, including a man who wears a turban that weighs nearly 200 pounds and a gardener who
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This Work of Art Changes With Temperature

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Sometimes art emerges from the most unexpected pairings. Lyle Smalla chemist and a self-described nerd is president of Chromatic Technologies, a company that makes temperature-sensitive, color-changing inks (such as the one found on the Coors Light can).
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The Seamstress Behind Apollo 11s Spacesuits

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Talk about threading the needle in more ways than one. If it wasnt for Jo Thompson, the first manned mission to land on the moon could have ended in disaster. She was part of a team of elite seamstresses employed by ILC Dovera company famous for making Pl
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Everyone and Everything in These Videos Is Surrounded by Water

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Water, water everywhere... And thats as far as were going to go in quoting Samuel Taylor Coleridges The Rime of the Ancient Mariner because it is a very long poem, and we need to get to the subject of this reel. In this compilation, were taking you to som
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This Is What Happens When Mad Scientists Make Music

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High-voltage. Thats the best way to describe an ArcAttack show. The Austin, Texas-based performance art group uses science to make music. Their homemade instruments include a Tesla coil that spits out lightning that is transformed into sound. ArcAttack fo
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3 Unexpected Stories Behind Your Favorite Video Games

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Did the CIA create a video game that gave people seizures and night terrors? What happened to "The Hobbit's" missing hero? And why does Mario have that mustache? Join us as we explore the bizarre histories behind your favorite video games in Great Big Sto
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Weve Got Answers to Five Whys

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Who? What? When? Where? Why? Thats a lot of questions all at once. Lets stick with why for this reel. Well going to tell you everything from why mathematicians are obsessed with a certain kind of chalk to why a Japanese company is making baseball bats out
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The Journey to the Worlds Most Remote Teahouse

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If you want to drink a cup of tea at the Huashan Teahouse on Mount Hua, youre going to have to put in the effort to get there. The journey starts with a 20-minute cable car ride. Next comes a hike up steep, uneven terrain and across narrow paths where a m
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Cracking the Uncrackable Code

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Jim Sanborn created a sculpture containing a secret message. It sits on the grounds of CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia. Yet no one has been able to solve it. Code breakers from around the world have tried for 30 years. Theyre stumped. The artist mee
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Four Bizarre Paper Creations

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From a prop master who creates items made of paper for TV shows and movieseverything from wanted posters to books to passportsto people who suit up in armor made of cardboard to do battle, were introducing you to people who are doing fun and interesting t
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Five Surprising Facts about Food

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Hey, foodies! Were not trying to mess with you, but you will question many of your preconceived notions about all kinds of foodwere talking crpes, sandwiches, Swedish meatballs, Japanese tempura and kombuchaafter you watch this reel.SUBSCRIBE: https://goo
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The Hair Artist Working With Madonna and Katy Perry

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Daniel Moons art is personal. He is a hair colorist in Los Angeles famous for his freehand hair coloring technique. Moon started doing hair when he was in the Marine Corps, but he had to work under a lot of restrictions. So when he left the military, Moon
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Five Stories All About Cats

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Arent cats wonderful? The person writing this copy thinks they are, so there is no debate to be had here. Its a fact. Cats are wonderful, and this reel is full of cat tales sure to be enjoyed by cat lovers everywhere.SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6Acb#Cats
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Surfing the Amazon Rivers Endless Wave

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The indigenous people who live along the Amazon River in Brazil have a word for the tidal bore that rushes in from the Atlantic Ocean. They call the wave Pororoca, which translates to big roar. You can actually hear it coming. Thats how loud and powerful
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Risky Climbing for Food and Sport

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Youre in for a real cliffhanger. Not of the TV kind. But of the climbing kind. In this reel about climbing, youll meet people who scale jagged cliffs for food and people who ascend to the highest peaks for sport, including the first blind rock climber to
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These Murals Were Grown from Rice

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In the village of Inakadate, Japan, elaborate expanses of “rice paddy art” grace the surrounding landscape. Looking for a way to boost tourism and contribute to the village’s rich culture, town officials turned to what they knew best &md
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It Looks Like a Photo, But Its a Drawing

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Youre not alone if you do a double-take when you see one of Arinze Stanleys drawingshis portraits are so lifelike, they are often mistaken for photographs. The Nigerian-born artist has no formal training and works with charcoal and graphite pencils, captu
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How This Mexican Chef Is Changing Perceptions With Food

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Yellow cheese and chimichangasyoure not going to find them in chef Silvana Salcido Esparzas Phoenix restaurants. One of the best Mexican chefs in the world, she creates dishes with cultural pride, serving authentic Mexican food inspired by women who hande
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Four Stories About Dogs

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Dogs. What more do we need to say to entice you? If you love dogs, you will love this reel. First up, well take you to photographer William Wegmans studio to see how he gets his Weimaraners to pose for him. Next, well introduce you to Piper, a border coll
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The Worlds Best Blind Mountain Biker

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Anyone who rides a mountain bike on downhill terrain knows how perilous it can be. Well, imagine riding downhill without being able to see. Brian Bushway is a pro at it. Known as the worlds best blind mountain biker, he lost his sight when he was 14. Want
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5 Amazing Eats: Some Expensive, Some Cheap

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Hungry? From really pricey to dirt cheap, this reel offers a menu of must-eats from the worlds most expensive potatoes to an incredible Michelin-starred meal that will cost you less than $2.SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6Acb#Food #MIchelin #FlavorsThis stor
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The Actor With 500 Credits and Counting

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Youve definitely seen James Hongs face before. From Blade Runner and Airplane! to The Big Bang Theory and Seinfeld, Hong has racked up over 500 credits. Thats more than any actor living or dead. Born in Minnesota, Hong is of Chinese descent and started ac
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The Vultureman of Spain

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Manuel Aguilera wants you to know theres no reason to fear vultures. The ornithological guide has gone as far as climbing into an animal carcass to get closer to the birds of prey. Hes spent 40 years studying the griffon vulture, and has dedicated his car
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The Parrot Whisperer Can Fix Your Bird Woes

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Got a particularly aggressive parrot? One having issues laying eggs? Or a chatty bird driving you up the wall? You dont have to wing itcall Glenn Sorino for help. Hes been working with birds for 20 years, and hes seen it all: Most people think that owning
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How Running Is Helping the Homeless Get Back on Their Feet

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Manuel Navarro used to hate running. Now, he loves it because its helping him get his life back on the right path. A former drug dealer who spent time in prison, Manuel is a member of Back on My Feet, a nonprofit that integrates running into its program t
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Meet Five Dynamic Duos

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Sometimes it takes two, so this reel is all about dynamic duos who are doing incredible things togetherfrom a father and son in China who build Transformers-like metal sculptures to a father and daughter who are speeding through Hollywood as stunt drivers
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You Know Their Voices, Now See Their Faces

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You wouldnt recognize any of these people if they walked by you on the street, but you might know their voices if they slipped into character. In this reel, were bringing you face to face with a whos who of top talent in the world of voice acting. Prepare
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Taking Risks With All Kinds of Poison

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Working with and even cooking with deadly poisondespite the risks, people do it all the time. In this reel, well meet everyone from a gardener who tends to plants that could kill him to the residents of a Japanese island who dare to cook with a highly poi
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The Most Detailed Paper Plane in the World

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Luca Iaconi-Stewart can spend years making a paper plane. That might seem like a long time, but his paper planes arent made from a single sheet of paper, and they arent your average paper planes. This meticulous designer crafts astonishingly detailed repl
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You've Never Seen Islands Like These

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If you think of sandy beaches when you think of islands, fair enough. But as you will see in this reel, there are all kinds of islands out there to be explored, including one full of aspiring sumo wrestlers and another one overflowing with adorable rabbit
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The Most Exclusive NYC Dining Experience Is At This Apartment

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How do you make friends in a new city? Vincent Woo feeds people. Twice a month, the founder of Mr. Jones Supper Club welcomes strangers into his Manhattan apartment and whips up an exquisite meal for them. While Vincent isnt a professional chef, he knows
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Creating Music With Ghost Pianos | lafur Arnalds

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Following an accident, musician lafur Arnalds suffered nerve damage that left him unable to play the piano. Thats when he discovered the power technology granted him in innovating on the classical form. He got to work with a programmer to create a softwar
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Four Stories About Sweden and Scotland

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n this reel, were going to tell you about some things that make Sweden and Scotland unique and interesting places, shedding light on everything from the origin of Swedish meatballs to the surprising eating habits of some Scottish sheep.SUBSCRIBE: https://
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How This Surf Instructor Is Changing Lives

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Jean-Paul JP Garca is on a mission to help others fall in love with the ocean. A surf instructor in Santa Barbara, California, he teaches his beloved sport to those looking for thrills, empowerment and, sometimes, healing.This Great Big Story was made by
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Try the Worlds Most Expensive Potatoes

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How much would you realistically pay for a pound of potatoes? A few dollars? Well, you wont believe how much these expensive spuds once fetched at auction. These artisanal vegetables are grown in sandy soil fertilized by seaweed on an island off the Atlan
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Exploring Guatemalas Mayan Ruins

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You can walk among the remnants of a Mayan empire in Guatemalas Tikal National Park. Here, in the midst of 142,000 acres of a lush jungle stand the beautiful ruins of an ancient civilization that thrived from 600 BCE until its destruction in 900 CE. This
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Here's Why You Need to Visit Harlem

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Chicken and waffles, the chopped cheese sandwich, Amateur Night at the legendary Apollo Theater, church hats and live jazz. What do these things have in common? Harlem. Let us take you there.SUBSCRIBE: https://goo.gl/vR6AcbThis story is a part of our Huma
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The Sandwich in a Pickle

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I think its safe to say that everybody loves a good pickle, says Katherine Cohen, head pickle proprietor of Elsies. She runs a sandwich shop in Haddon Township, New Jersey, that has done away with run-of-the-mill sandwich bread altogether in favor of *pic
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Five Ramadan Iftar Meals Around the World

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1.6 billion Muslims are celebrating Ramadan around the world. As this holy month comes to a close, families around the world are preparing their last iftar meals to break their daily fasts. Venture into the kitchen of five Muslim women preparing food for
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Breaking Paddleboard Records to Fight Pollution

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Lizzie Carr took up paddleboarding to get back in shape after undergoing treatment for cancer, and it wasnt long before she became dismayed by all the plastic pollution she saw floating in Englands waterways. Soon enough, Lizzie was on plastic patrol, set
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The Teenage Women Changing the Face of Boxing

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Sandra Tovar trains six days a week, three times a day, and has her eye on winning an Olympic gold medal. At 17 years old, shes the nations number one boxer in her weight class, and shes training alongside other young women in Fresno, California, who are
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Dive Into These Five Stories About Swimming

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Ready to take the plunge? Weve got five stories about swimming to share, including a trio about swimming with manta rays, whales and even jellyfish; one about a Navy SEAL who swam the entire length of the Mississippi River; and another about an Olympic go
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This Chef Adds a Mexican Touch to Southern Cuisine

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Eddie Hernandez is living the American dream. He came to the United States as a teenager with only $140. Today, he is the co-owner and executive chef of Taqueria del Sol, a string of restaurants in Georgia and Tennessee. The secret to his success? Eddie b
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Five Super Fans You Have to Meet

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There are fans, and there are super fans who will go to any lengths for the team, game, TV show, whatever it is they love. In this reel, youll meet a few of the most devoted, including a Toronto Raptors season ticket holder who hasnt missed one home game
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This Musician Plays the Leaf

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Luo Wenjun is a musician whose instrument grows on trees. The self-proclaimed best leaf musician in China has been making beautiful music by blowing on leaves since he was a child. Keeping this cherished tradition alive is important to Luo, who teaches le

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