“I could not, at any age, be content to take my place by the fireside and simply look on, Life was meant to be lived. Curiosity must be kept alive. One must not, for whatever reason, turn their back on life.”
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A Charming Tradition that is Equally as Sweet!
It only takes one person to breathe new life into a dying tradition. Meet Shinri Tezuka, the craftsman who is sculpting the sweet, ancient Japanese art form of Amezaiku back into the hands (and mouths!) of modern society.
What Makes You Special?
How do you make your life long dreams a reality? Why not start with embracing what makes you unique? Sports announcer Jason Benetti has been doing this from a young age, and now, as the White Sox announcer and Cerebral Palsy advocate he's helping others achieve their dreams too!
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The School that Changed an Entire Community
What if lasting social change started by getting adversaries to become advocates for some new future that everyone could imagine together and feel good about? This is how Dr. Kakenya Ntaiya started a revolutionary school that is changing the lives of generations of students!
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The Unexpectedly Arctic Origins of Our Favorite Desert Companion!
What do camels have to do with globalization, and the arctic? Probably not what you think! The adaptations that made camels our ideal desert companions didn't start in the sand.
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Hilarious Wisdom from Elementary School Chess Champions
We're heading off to somewhere unexpected to get some much-needed life advice. It's a place where some of the wisest people among us gather to play a game of strategy. And the best part? These wise sages aren't even teenagers yet.
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Skating on (Super) Thin Ice!
Who knew the sport of skating on thin ice could be the beautiful marriage of haunting sound, nature, and mathematics? Listen in as we skate alongside an expert!
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How the Internet Made the Chicken Church Come to Life!
Venture with us to Indonesia's Chicken Church—a building brought back to life through the power of the internet!
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Could Your Dinner Save the Planet?
So, you've started recycling, maybe even use fewer straws! Is there another easy way you can easily benefit the planet? Why not start with your plate!
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A Celebration of Falconry, Shakespeare, and 1000 Years of History!
What do falcons, William Shakespeare, modern English, and ancient hunting techniques have to do with each other? The answer starts with the beautiful art form of falconry.
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Sleep is Your Superpower!
How did you sleep last night? Sleep can be our number one defense to keeping us healthy, so, what can we do to turn on this superpower and finally get motivated to get to bed!
Socialite to Social Innovator: “Charity Water” Brings Clean Water to the World
A former nightclub promoter is now saving millions of lives by bringing them clean water. He used the skills he honed to develop one of the most successful non-profits we've ever seen—and you can have a part in it too. Here's the story.
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Why Does Bob Ross Continue to Spread So Much Joy?
Why did Bob Ross and his paintings become so famous? How did such a simple show spread so much joy? Let's take a deeper look at this joyful permed painter and the lives he's had an impact on!
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