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What Happens When Lion Hunter Becomes Lion Protector?
Could the Kenyan warriors who once hunted lions actually be the best ambassadors to protect them? Here’s how Warrior Watch is taking skills honed over generations and using them for good to save this amazing species!
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Can works of art perfectly capture the look and feel of a generation? Let’s time-warp to San Francisco in the psychedelic 60s, when trippy band posters communicated far more than who was playing a show!
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How This Little Town Survives without Roads or Cars
What if you never had to hear the sound of cars outside of your window again? For the residents of this Netherlandish town, that's reality: most of Giethoorn isn't accessible by four wheels, but rather by canal boat! Here's a lovely look at a world without roads.
Read MoreHow This Little Town Survives without Roads or CarsHow the Colorful World of Oz Changed Movies Forever
Reds and yellows and blues, oh my! Remember when Dorothy opened the door to Oz? We’re traveling back in time to discover an amazing innovation that has quite literally changed the world we see today!
Read MoreHow the Colorful World of Oz Changed Movies ForeverMaking Your Own Groove: What Happens When Ballet and Hip-Hop Combine?
What happens when you take the soul of hip-hop and combine it with the grace of classical ballet? Here’s how a group of classically trained ballet dancers are turning the future of dance on its head. Meet Hiplet!
Read MoreMaking Your Own Groove: What Happens When Ballet and Hip-Hop Combine?Is OK the Old OMG? How Teenage Slang Takes Over the World
Could current teenage slang have the staying power to still be in frequent use 200 years from now? That's just what happened with a word I'd bet you say every single day. Stick with me on this one, OK?
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Uncovering a History Lost at Sea: The Slave Wrecks Project
Can you imagine being able to discover your own history? Black divers and maritime archaeologists are diving to the depths of shipwrecks to recover stories that had been missing from our world history, until now.
Read MoreUncovering a History Lost at Sea: The Slave Wrecks ProjectWant to Meet Like-Minded People? Get Dressed!
Turns out, your choice of clothing can yield tremendous power. If you've ever found yourself yearning for close friends, a dream job, or an easy way to show the world what you are all about, look no further than your dresser drawers. Here's how your closet tells the world who you are!
Read MoreWant to Meet Like-Minded People? Get Dressed!Human Ingenuity Never Fails: The Town Built Underground!
What do you get when you combine resilient people, extreme weather conditions, and a former mining town? In Coober Pedy, residents live, work, grocery shop, and do everything else... underground. This unique and fascinating lifestyle is a great look into how humans can learn to thrive, no matter the challenges we face. They give a whole new meaning to the term "down under"!
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The Steamy Reasons Finland Is Obsessed with Saunas
Step into the hot, steamy, world of… Finland? Yep! With over 2 million saunas throughout the country, the town of Lapland has piqued our curiosity. So, why is the entire town and country so obsessed with saunas? It's more than just the health benefits. Here's a look at community quirks that'll leave you feeling refreshed!
Read MoreThe Steamy Reasons Finland Is Obsessed with SaunasHave You Met Gudetama? This Sad Egg Yolk is Bringing Big Smiles!
Have you ever noticed that the fastest way to connect with someone is to show them your soft side? We’re hatching a new “normal” with help from a lazy little egg yolk that has captivated the hearts of people around the world. Find out why we are obsessed with Gudetama!
Read MoreHave You Met Gudetama? This Sad Egg Yolk is Bringing Big Smiles!Can Kindness Get You Further than Money?
How far can kindness really get us in life? In 2017, Two brothers set out to travel the world with nothing—no money, no plans, not even clothes—and traded homemade t-shirts for everything they needed! They made their way into some unique and wonderful situations, all the way relying on their blind faith in the kindness of strangers. Here's what they can show us about the value of a good story and a kind smile!
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