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          • Image: Two smiling students from Kakenyas Center for Excellence!The School that Changed an Entire CommunityWhat 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!
          • Image: Two residents of Hogeweyk cycling together outside!A Beautiful Look at the Future of Eldercare!It's time to break the mold on what eldercare looks like! Where would you want to spend your golden years? How about a village complete with a bar, shopping center, and living catered to your lifestyle! This is a leap for us all!
          • Image: a look over the museum!A Museum of What New Yorkers Throw Out Every DayTucked away inside an NYC garage sits a museum of all the treasures thrown in the trash every day. Let's meet the man behind this bootstrap collection and the insight he has for us all!
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          • Image: Porcupine sitting on a logThe Way Porcupines are Influencing Healthcare!To defend ourselves against harmful bacteria and infection, we're turning to porcupine quills for inspiration! Here's just one more way that looking towards nature for designs is improving our lives.Β 
          • Imogen HeapBreaking Through Musical Barriers with the Magical Mi.Mu Gloves!This innovation is opening up new possibilities in music with a swish of a finger. Literally! Join us in exploring a fascinating piece of technology that's making electronic music more human.
          • Image: A little boy peeking over a black wall, only eyes, nose and hands showing.Tumble Down a Rabbit Hole of Wonder with Tumble!Have you heard about Tumble, the science podcast for kids? Whether or not you have children, it's a great way to get a little science into your day!
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          • Image: Two smiling students from Kakenyas Center for Excellence!The School that Changed an Entire CommunityWhat 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!
          • ispyblackbackground“I SPY”: The Books that Still Catch Our Eye!Have you ever been captivated by the magic of an "I SPY" book? Let us introduce you to Walter Wick, the photographer behind these imaginative works of art!
          • Image: A little boy peeking over a black wall, only eyes, nose and hands showing.Tumble Down a Rabbit Hole of Wonder with Tumble!Have you heard about Tumble, the science podcast for kids? Whether or not you have children, it's a great way to get a little science into your day!
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          • Image: The words Thank You painted on a wet street with an arrowThe Gratitude Economy is Changing Business for the Better!It's time to celebrate a leap in progress that most of us are a part of, and barely know it. Savvy consumers are rewarding companies that care about their impact and the most remarkable things are happening!
          • Image: business man sleeps on a park benchSleep 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!
          • Image: neon sign saying yesThe Power of Saying Yes!Changes as subtle as saying yes to new experiences can prove to be life-changing! Shonda Rhimes, an accomplished television producer, lends her wisdom from her experience with a β€œyear of yes.”
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          • Image: Young kid in a superhero costume eating ice cream on the curb!The People Who Could Be the Unsuspecting Heroes in Our Journey!Jonathan Gravenor discovered some unlikely "teachers" as he went from traveling the world as a successful journalist to struggling through chemo alone, and they changed his life. He shares a few of the lesson he learned in this great TED Talk!
          • Image: Image taken from inside a plane of a plane wing with a sunset behind itNeed to Beat Jet Lag? Get Your Internal Clocks on Vacation, Too!So you've just booked an amazing vacation, but how will you deal with the jet lag that will start to set in? Here are some tips to help you out!
          • Image: Sloth sitting up in a tree looking at the cameraLife Advice from the Slowest Mammal on Earth!What can sloths teach us about dealing with the chaos of modern life? Here's a hilarious TED Talk that will have you becoming a champion of the sloth lifestyle for yourself.
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          • Image: Young kid in a superhero costume eating ice cream on the curb!The People Who Could Be the Unsuspecting Heroes in Our Journey!Jonathan Gravenor discovered some unlikely "teachers" as he went from traveling the world as a successful journalist to struggling through chemo alone, and they changed his life. He shares a few of the lesson he learned in this great TED Talk!
          • Image: Sam underwaterThe Brilliant Mind of a Budding Marine BiologistUnlike many of the other kids who grew up next to one of Europe's largest nuclear power plant construction projects, Sam looks at the world with a wisdom well beyond his years. His story is a great reminder that our future is in capable hands.Β 
          • Image: Puppy looks over the shoulder of Chrissy Beckles, founder of the Sato ProjectMeet the Organization Saving Thousands of Dogs in Puerto Rico!Here's how the inspiration of one person can change lives for thousands! Look at what happened when boxer, Chrissy Beckles, started rescuing and rehabilitating stray dogs on Dead Dog Beach in Puerto Rico.
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          • Image: Young kid in a superhero costume eating ice cream on the curb!The People Who Could Be the Unsuspecting Heroes in Our Journey!Jonathan Gravenor discovered some unlikely "teachers" as he went from traveling the world as a successful journalist to struggling through chemo alone, and they changed his life. He shares a few of the lesson he learned in this great TED Talk!
          • Image: Two smiling students from Kakenyas Center for Excellence!The School that Changed an Entire CommunityWhat 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!
          • Image: Two residents of Hogeweyk cycling together outside!A Beautiful Look at the Future of Eldercare!It's time to break the mold on what eldercare looks like! Where would you want to spend your golden years? How about a village complete with a bar, shopping center, and living catered to your lifestyle! This is a leap for us all!
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      • Education Enrichment
          • Image: three students holding up three skulls from the evolution of humans, right in front of their own headsThe Discovery that Reshaped Your Family TreeJoin a group of courageously curious ordinary people, willing to go deep below the Earth's surface, to help us meet our cousins: an ancient species of humans who walked alongside us in the not so distant past!
          • Image: Gyotaku print of octopus and fishPrinting With Your Greatest CatchCan we capture great meals with a piece of art? The ancient Japanese art form of Gyotaku has been memorializing fishermen’s β€œbig catch” for centuries, now the art form has found new meaning in Hawaii in the hands ofΒ  Naoki Hayashi.
          • Image: Sam underwaterThe Brilliant Mind of a Budding Marine BiologistUnlike many of the other kids who grew up next to one of Europe's largest nuclear power plant construction projects, Sam looks at the world with a wisdom well beyond his years. His story is a great reminder that our future is in capable hands.Β 
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      • Happiness & Hope
          • Image: Portrait of Lili HayesThe Magic of Embracing What You’re Bad At!What would happen if we embraced the humor in being bad at something? Could it actually enhance our relationships? Check out what this imaginativeΒ mother and son duo has created by doing just that.
          • Image: Young kid in a superhero costume eating ice cream on the curb!The People Who Could Be the Unsuspecting Heroes in Our Journey!Jonathan Gravenor discovered some unlikely "teachers" as he went from traveling the world as a successful journalist to struggling through chemo alone, and they changed his life. He shares a few of the lesson he learned in this great TED Talk!
          • Image: Sam underwaterThe Brilliant Mind of a Budding Marine BiologistUnlike many of the other kids who grew up next to one of Europe's largest nuclear power plant construction projects, Sam looks at the world with a wisdom well beyond his years. His story is a great reminder that our future is in capable hands.Β 
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      • Humor
          • Image: Three men walk across a stone covered beach in on the Fundy Footpath with the Bay of Fundy behind themTaking on the Fundy Footpath!Have you ever been inspired to embrace a passion for something and then quickly realized you don't have the training to enjoy it as you imagined? Maybe what we can appreciate is something very different than what we had in mind, and that makes the adventure even better.
          • Image: Elderly couple hugging and smilingSo, What’s it like to Grow Older?We have something that's going to make you feel a whole lot better about growing older. These masters of aging gracefully and keeping your spirit lively have a few tips for us all!
          • Image: Ice cream cone melting in a persons handThe Warmer the Better! Right?Here's an inspiring way to look at what will actually happen to our individual lives if, as predicted, it gets 4 degrees warmer. But this is a new approach: a refreshing look with a little humor and uplifting thoughts on climate change and how we are all empowered to transform the future.
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      • Philosophy
          • Image: "Be Kind" written in chalk on a sidewalkLeon Logothetis is Proving the Kindness of Strangers is Alive and Well!Is it possible to travel the country only relying on the kindness of strangers? The person we're highlighting in this piece proves it is! Take a look at the impact this has on peoples lives and how we can all tap into the kindness all around us.
          • Image: Louisa on Chuck's chestMicro-Preemie Turns 21: A Success Story for Everyone!When life gets difficult there's always something we can learn and use for the rest of our lives. 21 years ago, Dr. Lynda (EWC's founder) gave birth to a 1 pound baby when she was just into the 5th month of her pregnancy. She picked up a few pearls of wisdom in the years that followedβ€”here are 12.
          • Image: A famous, wild roller coaster at dusk in GermanyIs Happiness Truly Our End Goal?Most of us are running around looking to hold on to this thing called happiness, but these seem to be fleeting moments. Should we be focusing on something else instead? Listen to writer Emily Esfahani Smith's eye opening insight in her TED Talk!
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  • Nature
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          • Image: three students holding up three skulls from the evolution of humans, right in front of their own headsThe Discovery that Reshaped Your Family TreeJoin a group of courageously curious ordinary people, willing to go deep below the Earth's surface, to help us meet our cousins: an ancient species of humans who walked alongside us in the not so distant past!
          • Image: Crab claw sticking up out of the sandWatch this Crab Regrow its Legs!Get ready for a story of epic crab fights, lost limbs, and the magic of regeneration! Nature has some pretty incredible examples of design genius, and we're about to dive in.
          • Image: Two camels in the desertThe 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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      • Animals
          • Image: Crab claw sticking up out of the sandWatch this Crab Regrow its Legs!Get ready for a story of epic crab fights, lost limbs, and the magic of regeneration! Nature has some pretty incredible examples of design genius, and we're about to dive in.
          • Image: Puppy looks over the shoulder of Chrissy Beckles, founder of the Sato ProjectMeet the Organization Saving Thousands of Dogs in Puerto Rico!Here's how the inspiration of one person can change lives for thousands! Look at what happened when boxer, Chrissy Beckles, started rescuing and rehabilitating stray dogs on Dead Dog Beach in Puerto Rico.
          • Image: Two camels in the desertThe 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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      • Environment
          • BeeWhy Are These Bees Getting Punched by Alfalfa?If you love your ice cream or cheese, then your new bestie should be a tiny bee that makes it all possible! These leafcutter bees have to go through a boxing match with a flower that packs quite the punch to put your favorite treats on the table.Β 
          • Image: A Hamburger with a huge basil sprig on it.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!
          • Image: Timothy Paule of Detroit Hives Inspecting a honeycombTransforming Detroit One Beehive at a Time!Could vacant lots actually hold the potential to make cities healthier? Take a look at how this couple is transforming Detroit's many vacant lots into an oasis for urban beekeeping and enriching their community!Β 
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      • Conservation & Sustainability
          • Image: a look over the museum!A Museum of What New Yorkers Throw Out Every DayTucked away inside an NYC garage sits a museum of all the treasures thrown in the trash every day. Let's meet the man behind this bootstrap collection and the insight he has for us all!
          • Image: A Hamburger with a huge basil sprig on it.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!
          • Image: bluebird sitting on a tree limbMeet 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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          • Image: Portrait of Lili HayesThe Magic of Embracing What You’re Bad At!What would happen if we embraced the humor in being bad at something? Could it actually enhance our relationships? Check out what this imaginativeΒ mother and son duo has created by doing just that.
          • Image: Gyotaku print of octopus and fishPrinting With Your Greatest CatchCan we capture great meals with a piece of art? The ancient Japanese art form of Gyotaku has been memorializing fishermen’s β€œbig catch” for centuries, now the art form has found new meaning in Hawaii in the hands ofΒ  Naoki Hayashi.
          • fishA 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.
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          • Image: Gyotaku print of octopus and fishPrinting With Your Greatest CatchCan we capture great meals with a piece of art? The ancient Japanese art form of Gyotaku has been memorializing fishermen’s β€œbig catch” for centuries, now the art form has found new meaning in Hawaii in the hands ofΒ  Naoki Hayashi.
          • fishA 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.
          • ispyblackbackground“I SPY”: The Books that Still Catch Our Eye!Have you ever been captivated by the magic of an "I SPY" book? Let us introduce you to Walter Wick, the photographer behind these imaginative works of art!
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      • Dance
          • Image: Shaheem Sanchez tuttingMeet the Dancer Combining Sign Language & Hip HopShaheem Sanchez lost his hearing as a child, but now as a professional dancer, teacher, and advocate he is on a mission to make ASL dance a movement. His work points to possibilities all around us, probably hiding in plain sight, if we can just eliminate our assumptions.
          • Image: Cinco Dancers with a beautiful, flowing gownThe Fascinating Story Behind Why We Dance!We seem to be born to do it and it may even be a key to our success as a species! So why was it that dancing became engrained in the fabric of being human? This video clues us in on how dance has shaped human life throughout our evolution. And we can't help but ask: could dance actually help us through difficult times now?
          • Image: Four young ballerinas lined up and practicing next to a chain mail fence.Building Futures One PliΓ© at a TimeIn a place where violence reigns, girls are finding refuge in a surprising wayβ€”and it's all thanks to one amazing woman.
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      • Music
          • Image: Ndlovu Youth Choir dancingThe Choir That’s Leading the Way to a Better WorldHave you had a "goose-bump moment" yet today? Here's your best chance! From South Africa to the stage of America's Got Talent, the Ndlovu Youth Choir is sharing their dynamic performances and uplifting stories with the world.
          • Imogen HeapBreaking Through Musical Barriers with the Magical Mi.Mu Gloves!This innovation is opening up new possibilities in music with a swish of a finger. Literally! Join us in exploring a fascinating piece of technology that's making electronic music more human.
          • Image: Luthiers team having fun while posing in their family business. Looking at cameraCrafting the Soul of the Spanish GuitarAt the heart of the music we love is a soul besides that of the musician's. A guitar is more than just a guitar β€” it's made from generations of love and dedication to a craft. Meet the skilled hands behind some of the world's most beautiful music!
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      • Design
          • Image: Sign for the 49 Mile Scenic DriveCelebrating the Quirky Signs of ChangeFor the residents of San Francisco, one bird and an iconic sign sparked a new love for a little piece of their quirky history! Take a close look around you and you might start to notice the details that make your hometown special.Β 
          • fishA 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.
          • Image: Two residents of Hogeweyk cycling together outside!A Beautiful Look at the Future of Eldercare!It's time to break the mold on what eldercare looks like! Where would you want to spend your golden years? How about a village complete with a bar, shopping center, and living catered to your lifestyle! This is a leap for us all!
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      • Photography
          • ispyblackbackground“I SPY”: The Books that Still Catch Our Eye!Have you ever been captivated by the magic of an "I SPY" book? Let us introduce you to Walter Wick, the photographer behind these imaginative works of art!
          • Lewis HineCan the Photos You Share Really Make a Difference?Do your shares on social media really mean anything? We're taking a look in the history books to see how sharing photographs has changed the world before, and how you can have a hand in making a difference today!
          • Image: Photographer Andy Mann of Sea Legacy photo of a polar bear swimming right at the cameraSeaLegacy: Celebrating Our Oceans and Saving Our FutureIf we were waiting for just the right organization to lead us all to a better future, they may have arrived! Here's how we bring people together to celebrate and save some of the planet's most precious resources. Take a look!
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          • Image: three students holding up three skulls from the evolution of humans, right in front of their own headsThe Discovery that Reshaped Your Family TreeJoin a group of courageously curious ordinary people, willing to go deep below the Earth's surface, to help us meet our cousins: an ancient species of humans who walked alongside us in the not so distant past!
          • Image: Image taken from inside a plane of a plane wing with a sunset behind itNeed to Beat Jet Lag? Get Your Internal Clocks on Vacation, Too!So you've just booked an amazing vacation, but how will you deal with the jet lag that will start to set in? Here are some tips to help you out!
          • Image: lone ice skater skating in the wilderness with a mountain in the backgroundSkating 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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      • Health
          • Image: Dog taking a restThe Case for Taking More Naps!Busy schedule got you stressin'? Here are easy ways you can bring more simplicity to your life!
          • Image: Porcupine sitting on a logThe Way Porcupines are Influencing Healthcare!To defend ourselves against harmful bacteria and infection, we're turning to porcupine quills for inspiration! Here's just one more way that looking towards nature for designs is improving our lives.Β 
          • Image: Special Olympics Athlete Sketching in the United O logo collaborationThe Amazing Artists of the Special Olympics!Β For the 2022 USA Special Olympics Games, organizers wanted to create a logo that truly represented the spirit of their organization. So, they did something that had never been done before: turn to their athletes for their expertise! Here's what happened.
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      • Space
          • Image: Buzz Aldrin in a spacesuit standing on the moonHow 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!
          • Image: LightSail 2 sail in space over CaliforniaSailing Through Space on the Power of the SunWe just deployed a technology into space that could revolutionize our exploration of the universe! After generations of thinkers dreamed of a way to sail through space with the power of light, we've finally made it happen!
          • Image: spacex launch streak of light on a dark cloudy skyHow Space Can Heal What Divides Us!Why is it that when astronauts leave this planet they come back humanitarians and artists? Here's a perspective from a filmmaker who has stood next to and interviewed some of the greatest space explorers of our time on how the lessons we've learned from space exploration may help us to be more empathetic, compassionate, and bring us together.
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      • Psychology
          • Image: a dress that appears to be white and gold to some and black and blue to othersAre You Seeing What I’m Seeing?What color is this dress to you? To your best friend, it might look completely different! (Really, give it a share.) So why is this? How is it possible that two people can see the exact same image but perceive it so differently?
          • Image: business man sleeps on a park benchSleep 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!
          • Image: colorful roller coaster loopsChange Your Habits By Learning How They Change Your Brain!Have a habit you'd like to change? Here's what you need to know about how your brain works to make it happen! This is a game-changer for expanding your life and possibilities.
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  • Culture
      • All Culture
          • Image: Portrait of Lili HayesThe Magic of Embracing What You’re Bad At!What would happen if we embraced the humor in being bad at something? Could it actually enhance our relationships? Check out what this imaginativeΒ mother and son duo has created by doing just that.
          • Image: Gyotaku print of octopus and fishPrinting With Your Greatest CatchCan we capture great meals with a piece of art? The ancient Japanese art form of Gyotaku has been memorializing fishermen’s β€œbig catch” for centuries, now the art form has found new meaning in Hawaii in the hands ofΒ  Naoki Hayashi.
          • Image: Sam underwaterThe Brilliant Mind of a Budding Marine BiologistUnlike many of the other kids who grew up next to one of Europe's largest nuclear power plant construction projects, Sam looks at the world with a wisdom well beyond his years. His story is a great reminder that our future is in capable hands.Β 
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      • Travel
          • Image: Image taken from inside a plane of a plane wing with a sunset behind itNeed to Beat Jet Lag? Get Your Internal Clocks on Vacation, Too!So you've just booked an amazing vacation, but how will you deal with the jet lag that will start to set in? Here are some tips to help you out!
          • Image: Person in a trekking wheelchair fist bumping a friend atop a mountainMeet 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!
          • Image: Street view of the murals on Calle 16The Restaurant that Brought Love to PhoenixIf you're looking for proof that love can bring about real change, you need look no further than 16th street in Phoenix, Arizona! This is one story that will help you see the hidden potential in your own life.
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      • Sports
          • Image: a child steps up to the baseball plate ready to swing the batWhat 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!
          • Image: lone ice skater skating in the wilderness with a mountain in the backgroundSkating 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!
          • Image: Special Olympics Athlete Sketching in the United O logo collaborationThe Amazing Artists of the Special Olympics!Β For the 2022 USA Special Olympics Games, organizers wanted to create a logo that truly represented the spirit of their organization. So, they did something that had never been done before: turn to their athletes for their expertise! Here's what happened.
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      • Food
          • Image: Gyotaku print of octopus and fishPrinting With Your Greatest CatchCan we capture great meals with a piece of art? The ancient Japanese art form of Gyotaku has been memorializing fishermen’s β€œbig catch” for centuries, now the art form has found new meaning in Hawaii in the hands ofΒ  Naoki Hayashi.
          • fishA 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.
          • BeeWhy Are These Bees Getting Punched by Alfalfa?If you love your ice cream or cheese, then your new bestie should be a tiny bee that makes it all possible! These leafcutter bees have to go through a boxing match with a flower that packs quite the punch to put your favorite treats on the table.Β 
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      • History
          • Image: Sign for the 49 Mile Scenic DriveCelebrating the Quirky Signs of ChangeFor the residents of San Francisco, one bird and an iconic sign sparked a new love for a little piece of their quirky history! Take a close look around you and you might start to notice the details that make your hometown special.Β 
          • fishA 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.
          • Image: collaged image of 3 Gee's bend quilts made of various colors of fabricGenerations of Love Sewn into the Quilts of Gee’s BendIn a tiny community tucked in a bend in the Alabama River, quilters are carrying on a tradition over a century old. In the past few decades, their quilts have moved from bedroom cupboards to the walls of museums across America! Here's their beautiful story.
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      • Special Occasion
          • Image: People celebrating wildly throwing colorful things in the airWhat We’ve Learned from 5 Years of Curating the WebWant an antidote for the daily news, without completely abandoning ship? We're celebrating 5 years of publishing "the rest of the story" here at Ever Widening Circles! So join us as we point you to some of the amazing topics we've discovered while curating the web for the insights and innovations being missed by most.
          • Image: Fireworks exploding above a city skylineGunpowder, Stars, Art, and… Bigfoot?When you see fireworks, you're witnessing an art form with a surprisingly rich history. How fireworks grew from scaring away a creature of lore to the beautiful spectacle today is an incredible story that will leave you with a little more awe the next time you see the night sky light up.
          • Image: Person looking up at the night skyWant to Help Us Create the Antidote for the Daily News?Ever wonder if there is anything you could do, personally, to affect the direction of things? Turns out there is! You can easily help us get the word out that this is still an amazing world and we can actually change the negative dialogue together! Here's how...
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          • Image: Sign for the 49 Mile Scenic DriveCelebrating the Quirky Signs of ChangeFor the residents of San Francisco, one bird and an iconic sign sparked a new love for a little piece of their quirky history! Take a close look around you and you might start to notice the details that make your hometown special.Β 
          • Image: a look over the museum!A Museum of What New Yorkers Throw Out Every DayTucked away inside an NYC garage sits a museum of all the treasures thrown in the trash every day. Let's meet the man behind this bootstrap collection and the insight he has for us all!
          • Image: Aerial photo of Gereja Ayam, AKA Chicken ChurchHow the Internet Made the Chicken Church Come to Life!Venture with us to Indonesia's Chicken Churchβ€”a building brought back to life through the power of the internet!
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By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

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Instagram post 2197436970148432625_2218047790 Ever been SO bad at something that all you could really do is laugh about it? πŸ€¦β€πŸ€£β € .β € Today we are taking a glimpse at a mother/son duo who are embracing their shortcomings in hilarious ways!β € .β € If you are in the mood for a good laugh, this is the article for you!β € .β € Join Lili Hayes (@lili-hayes) and Kevin Hayes (@thedirtiestlittlerainbow) in their kooky cinematic adventures through their highly entertaining video for Adobe Create Magazine (@adobecreate), and get ready to giggle!β € .β € Follow the link in our bio to check it out the article and watch the video!β € .β € __________________________________________β € Image Source: Lili Hayes/ Adobe Create
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Instagram post 2195987428736915675_2218047790 How did we get here? β € .β € Chances are, what you thought you knew about human evolution is not quite accurate. β € .β € Today's article unearths a discovery that has helped us re-frame how we look at ourselves as a species. πŸ’€β € .β € The video inside by It's Okay To Be Smart (@drjoehanson) teaches us about a remarkable link in human history that you won't want to miss! β € .β € ___________________________β € Image Source: Wikimedia
Instagram post 2195262642116753433_2218047790 Over here listening to the fantastic podcast, Dolly Parton's America from @wnycstudios, so this quote was a must.β € β € We always have the option to create a new path.
Instagram post 2194537879724028199_2218047790 If you've ever lost yourself in pursuit of finding something else, and then found your way back again, today's article will resonate with you! β € .β € Like a welcoming smile from a stranger, sometimes the smallest gestures can prove to be the greatest gifts. Moments like this are a lovely reminder to evaluate what truly matters to us. ❀️⠀ .β € Join longtime journalist Jonathan Gravenor (@jonathangravenor) in a heartwarming talk on the TEDx stage (@tedxevents) as he tells his personal story of love, desperation, human connection, ego, and the moments that bridge them all together. β € .β € ________________________β € Image Source: Pixabay
Instagram post 2193813091653198493_2218047790 What would happen if we put more trust in the capabilities of those around us? πŸ€”
Instagram post 2193088316005727590_2218047790 Sometimes when you feel that there is no way to pay tribute your greatest achievement, up pops an ancient tradition ready to help you document it! β € .β € At least that's the case with Gyotaku, the fascinating art of Japanese fish printing! πŸŸβ € .β € Dive into the video by Great Big Story (@greatbigstory) to learn how Naoki Hayashi (@gyotakubynaoki) is reeling in memories and creating unique works of art, one scale at a time.β € .β € Have you caught an impressive fish lately? Tell us about it in the comments! πŸ‘‡πŸΌβ € .β € ______________________________________________β € Image Source: Gyotaku by Naoki/ Facebook
Instagram post 2192263404931162487_2218047790 The holidays are in full swing, and there are so many ways you can be helping to support #ConspiracyofGoodness with your purchases this year! πŸŽβ € .β € To make it easier than ever for you to shop for gifts that keep on giving, we have curated the 2019 #ConspiracyofGoodness Holiday Gift Guide! πŸ“œβ € .β € This guide is filled with quality products that are made by companies who are dedicated to making the world a better place. πŸŒŽβ € .β € You will even find some cash-saving coupon codes inside! πŸ’°β € .β € Follow the link in our bio to take a look! πŸ‘€
Instagram post 2191638773493453415_2218047790 There are young geniuses all around us. But what do you do if you’re one of those kids? πŸ€”β € .β € We are living in a time where young people are no longer waiting for their turn to β€œgrow up” in order to make change. πŸ™ŒπŸΌβ € .β € Explore the journey of one particularly brilliant young mind through the gorgeous video in today's article! πŸŽ¬β € .β € "Sam and the Plant Next Door" by Omer Sami (@_omersami) and The Guardian (@theguardian) will have you pondering the possibilities that can arise when we celebrate the smarts of our extraordinary young folk! βœ¨β € .β € __________________________________________________________________β € Image Courtesy of Omer Sami/ "Sam and the Plant Next Door"
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