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Meet The Company Making Travel Accessible for Everyone!
Trekking up Machu Pichu, exploring Easter Island, navigating through the wilds of Mexico; these were all trips once impossible for travelers who use wheelchairs. But this organization is changing all of that!
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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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The Art of Freezing Time!
There is something powerful for all of us in the work of artists who create pieces that will disappear forever in a few hours! Explore the fascinating world of ice sculptures and their magical ability to freeze time—even summer!
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Meet the 97-Year-Old Saving Thousands of Bluebirds!
Can one of us really make a difference? After hearing the story of Al Larson, there's no doubt!
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How a Bra Company Brought Us to the Moon!
What do bra manufacturing and the first man to step on the moon have in common? Meet the unsung heroes of the first moon landing and hear the curious tale of how bra technology helped support the astronauts of Apollo 11!
What if We Turned Plastic Waste into a Valuable Currency?
The Plastic Bank is turning plastic into money for people around the globe. This idea has the power to end poverty while saving our oceans!
Why Would One Man Fill 600 Potholes?
Now here's an inspiring story of turning a personal loss into wonderful progress for all! Thousands of people die every year just because of the potholes littering India's roads. And after his own son lost his life, this father became the change the country needs. Just check out the impact he's having...
Tasting Peru: from Sea to Summit, the Andes to the Amazon
Our foods and their traditions tell the stories of who we are. And even when we can't seem to find common ground with someone on anything else, we can find common ground around the dinner table! Food is powerful. So we're traveling to one of the most diverse foodscapes in the world to see how they're preserving the legacy of their remarkable culinary culture!
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Creative Growth Art Center: Where Artists with Disabilities Thrive
Creative Growth is a space where artists can hone their crafts, express themselves, and share their work with the public. This is one nonprofit making us rethink where our community focus actually is.
Saving Rivers by Turning Toxins Into Art!
How can painting with toxic sludge save rivers? Two professors at Ohio University are teaming up to combine art and science to conserve and protect polluted waterways!
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