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          • Image: Baby Yoda figurineGoodbye, Green Screen — Here’s the Tech That’s Changing Film Forever!Movies have a way of taking us on journeys we could not have gone on without them. Now, those journeys just got a whole lot more real! We’re traveling to a galaxy far far away and discovering an other-worldly way of storytelling for at-home audiences everywhere!
          • birthday-3807315_1920The Surprising Ways Your Grandparents’ Experiences Shaped You!Did you know you can inherit your ancestors experiences?! New science is emerging that helps us understand ourselves in ways that connect us to the experiences of our parents and grandparents like never before!
          • Image: Medical clowns playing music with a senior patient!Are Clowns Making Us Healthier?Could a clown actually improve your health? For thousands of people in hospitals around the globe, these funny characters are their ticket to success! With a surprising range of benefits, medical clowns are improving how we approach healthcare. Check it out! 
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          • Image: Baby Yoda figurineGoodbye, Green Screen — Here’s the Tech That’s Changing Film Forever!Movies have a way of taking us on journeys we could not have gone on without them. Now, those journeys just got a whole lot more real! We’re traveling to a galaxy far far away and discovering an other-worldly way of storytelling for at-home audiences everywhere!
          • Image: Start Trek Ship in spaceHow We Predicted the Walk on the Moon, Cell Phones, and Siri!For centuries now we have had a way of looking into—and even shaping—the future. But how is this possible? Well, some of our favorite movies and television shows are already giving us a glimpse into what life may look like in tomorrow's tomorrow! Ready to take a peek?
          • Image: scientist in the labHow a Fictional Character Changed Real Science ForeverCould the TV shows you watched when you were younger influence who you are today? Researchers have been looking into this since a certain popular fictional character hit the mainstream and sparked a movement that changed the world of science forever!
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      • Education
          • Image: young kid very excited about a giant slice ofcake!Ever Wondered Why You Always Have Room for Dessert?Why is it that after even the biggest meal you still have room for dessert? You may not have two stomachs, but you do have an evolutionary trick that has helped to keep us alive for thousands of years!
          • Image: Sloth smilingMeet the Unexpected Monster of the Ancient AmericasThey were once the size of elephants and others lived at sea, so what happened to the massive number of fantastical sloths that once dotted the landscapes of the Americas?!
          • Image: Alarm clock on a background with two different colors splitting the image down the middleThere Are Two Ways to Think About Time: Which Are You?What if the tension and conflict you experience with your loved ones or your co-workers could be explained in terms of time! Your perception of time may be entirely different than somebody else, but knowing how this works could leave you with a lot less conflict in your life. This simple test will help you get started! 
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          • Image: Hope Zvara Building a Gratitude Economy Ever Widening Circles PodcastIt Came in a Package I Never Expected; Building a Gratitude Economy with Hope ZvaraOne thing Thought Leaders have in common, is that they combine unlikely things to create change. Today’s thought leader Hope Zvara is a perfect example.
          • Image: Dr. Srikumar Rao Silencing Mental Chatter Ever Widening Circles PodcastGood Thing, Bad Thing, Who Knows? Silencing the Mental Chatter with Dr. Srikumar RaoHear from Dr. Srikumar Rao, a world-renowned happiness guru and Founder and CEO of The Rao Institute which is dedicated to helping individuals live lives of extraordinary accomplishment and deep fulfillment.
          • Image: Ben Conard Ducate the Consumer and Optimize the Food Industry Ever Widening Circles PodcastEducate the Consumer and Optimize the Food Industry with Ben ConardToday’s thought leader is Ben Conard, founder of Five North Chocolate, a healthy chocolate snack company empowering farmers and celebrating diversity by committing to fair-trade.
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          • Image: Older gentleman stands in front of his barber shopWhen Is a Haircut More Than a Haircut?Where do you go where you're welcomed like a true friend? COVID-19 has made these places really stand out, like our salons, for instance. But even with closed doors, some of these barbers and hairdressers are finding ways to keep that connection going. Here's a fun look at why!
          • Image: Woman meditating by a mountain pond with a big sky before her.The Simplest Way to Train Your Brain! This routine has been shown to boost our memory, combat depression and anxiety, and reduce pain—all without expensive equipment, special skills, medications, or taking hours out of our day. But is meditation really a practical addition to our busy lives? One of our favorite creators puts it to the test. 
          • Image: people riding a roller coaster!Who Makes Roller Coasters?How does someone start making roller coasters?! If your life isn't turning out to be a positive and creative thrill yet, hang on to your hat. You could be just one interesting experience away from that if you have the courage to try some things you don't know much about! Check this out.
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          • Image: Horses from Mustangs to the Rescue packingThese Rescued Horses Could Save Your Life One Day!This organization is helping rehabilitate abandoned, abused, and neglected horses into some of the most highly valued animals on the frontlines of search and rescue and firefighting! And their recipe for success could be a beacon for progress far beyond the world of animal rescue.
          • Image: Afrose Fatima Ahmed sitting on a rock in Joshua Tree holding her typewriter!What Would You Do If You Stumbled Across This Person on Your Daily Commute?Looking to add a bit of joy to your day? Here's a surprising artist that'll have you rethinking how you can turn the most ordinary moments into extraordinary ones!
          • Image: a golden-cheeked warbler sitting on a branchWhere Do Birds Really Go When They Migrate?If you've ever watched a mother bird raise a nest of babies, you've probably wondered where they all go come fall. One feather has now answered our curiosity!
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      • Conspiracy of Goodness
          • Image: Horses from Mustangs to the Rescue packingThese Rescued Horses Could Save Your Life One Day!This organization is helping rehabilitate abandoned, abused, and neglected horses into some of the most highly valued animals on the frontlines of search and rescue and firefighting! And their recipe for success could be a beacon for progress far beyond the world of animal rescue.
          • Image: Mother and baby koala climbing a treeHope for Koalas after the Devastating Australian Wildfires!What happened to the koalas that survived the fires in Australia earlier this year? This is not a story of sadness, but one that highlights the hope and goodwill of hundreds of thousands of people!
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          • Source: Three older women smiling walking in a neighborhood with GirlTrek. One is giving a thumbs up, the others are wavingDoes Walking Have the Power to Save Lives and Uplift Communities?Have you noticed that the first steps to solving our biggest problems are often right there in front of us, so clear that they're invisible? GirlTrek is turning the simple act of walking around the block into a revolutionary way to save lives and improve the safety of communities! Here's how. 
          • Image: Doctor sitting next to a hospital bed, wearing blue scrubs and a Mickey Mouse patterned head cap, interacting with a young girl who's sticking her tongue out. Feeling is joyful!The Inspiring Craft That’s Saving Doctors’ Lives! There is a "medicine" available to all of us that parents have been delivering in whispers to their children before they close their eyes at night. It's totally free, as old as human existence, and has proven time and time again to be what we're built on! Now, it's being used to save our healthcare workers' lives!
          • Image: Little Lady enjoying the sun!Why Is My Cat So Dang Weird?!The midnight racing, the pre-pounce butt-wiggle... these are just a small sampling of the odd things that cats do. But you don't need to be a crazy cat lady to appreciate these sometimes-ferocious little furballs! Let's start by nipping at the evolutionary excuses your cat has for being, well, the weirdest!
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      • Education Enrichment
          • Image: little boy inspecting a leafBecome an Instant Backyard Scientist with iNaturalist! What if you could go on a safari and get up close and personal with hundreds of plants animals, no plane ticket, no fancy guide, and no money required? Now, all of us can experience our own backyards with a little more wonder thanks to this amazing app!
          • Image: Stem with aphids on itWhat Are These Walking Jellybeans Doing on Your Plants?Most people would overlook these candy pooping, clone birthing, walking jellybeans, but you are not most people! These little gals will have you turning over more leaves, getting more excited about the world, and letting curiosity be your guide!
          • Image: Woman hugs large dog with a smile on his faceHow Dogs Are Helping Us Detect Cancer!A group of highly trained dogs is learning to smell some of the hardest to detect forms of cancer! So, what are we learning from these super-sniffers?
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      • Happiness & Hope
          • Image: Afrose Fatima Ahmed sitting on a rock in Joshua Tree holding her typewriter!What Would You Do If You Stumbled Across This Person on Your Daily Commute?Looking to add a bit of joy to your day? Here's a surprising artist that'll have you rethinking how you can turn the most ordinary moments into extraordinary ones!
          • Image: Seagull flying with a blue sky in the backgroundHow a Seagull Changed This Man’s Life!Sometimes you need a story of unlikely friendship to remind you that goodness is out there, kindness still exists, and that there is hope for the future. In this case, those reminders come in the form of a seagull.
          • Drive-IN Movie Night in TacomaThe Perfect COVID Outing: Welcome Back to the Drive-In!Looking for a socially distanced activity that is fun, family-friendly, and safe? Find a good parking spot and let us guide you through a flashback under the stars that will leave you feeling hopeful—no matter what decade you live in!
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      • Humor
          • Image: Medical clowns playing music with a senior patient!Are Clowns Making Us Healthier?Could a clown actually improve your health? For thousands of people in hospitals around the globe, these funny characters are their ticket to success! With a surprising range of benefits, medical clowns are improving how we approach healthcare. Check it out! 
          • Image: Little Lady enjoying the sun!Why Is My Cat So Dang Weird?!The midnight racing, the pre-pounce butt-wiggle... these are just a small sampling of the odd things that cats do. But you don't need to be a crazy cat lady to appreciate these sometimes-ferocious little furballs! Let's start by nipping at the evolutionary excuses your cat has for being, well, the weirdest!
          • Image: microphoneHow Comedians Are Changing the Way We Approach DepressionWhat can some of the world's funniest people do when they open up about mental health? Comedians like Sarah Silverman, Wayne Brady, Chris Gethard, and Rainn Wilson are helping us better support the ones we love and ourselves!
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      • Philosophy
          • Image: Sarah DiNardo's sculptureFind Calm at the Tip of Your Fingers!In the last few challenging months, have you noticed any activities that bring a sense of delight and wonder to your day? Something that quiets your mind and brings you joy? Here's a little inspiration to get you started from one artist and her unique craft!
          • 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 followed—here are 12.
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  • Nature
      • All Nature
          • Image: Stand of Orange Pore FungiYour World: Made Possible By Giant FungiWhat does a 420 million-year-old giant fungus have to do with life on Earth as we know it today? Much more than you might think! (You might have to thank its early cousins for making our lives possible!)
          • AlpacaYour Fuzzy Antidote to Sadness: Alpacas!In a time when there is so much division, comfort can still be found in the world around us. We’re pulling our favorite sweater over our heads and coming out to the other side to celebrate an animal who has been gifting us relief for centuries! With an alpaca's undeniably cute underbite and "super fiber" fleece, your hard day is about to become a little softer!
          • Image: Close up of a dog nose with eyes looking upYour Dog is Traveling Through Time… With Their Nose! From finding missing people, sniffing out bombs, and even detecting health problems, dogs' remarkable sense of smell continues to impress. But what's actually going on inside those beloved noses?
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      • Animals
          • Image: Horses from Mustangs to the Rescue packingThese Rescued Horses Could Save Your Life One Day!This organization is helping rehabilitate abandoned, abused, and neglected horses into some of the most highly valued animals on the frontlines of search and rescue and firefighting! And their recipe for success could be a beacon for progress far beyond the world of animal rescue.
          • Image: Mother and baby koala climbing a treeHope for Koalas after the Devastating Australian Wildfires!What happened to the koalas that survived the fires in Australia earlier this year? This is not a story of sadness, but one that highlights the hope and goodwill of hundreds of thousands of people!
          • Image: a golden-cheeked warbler sitting on a branchWhere Do Birds Really Go When They Migrate?If you've ever watched a mother bird raise a nest of babies, you've probably wondered where they all go come fall. One feather has now answered our curiosity!
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      • Environment
          • Image: Horses from Mustangs to the Rescue packingThese Rescued Horses Could Save Your Life One Day!This organization is helping rehabilitate abandoned, abused, and neglected horses into some of the most highly valued animals on the frontlines of search and rescue and firefighting! And their recipe for success could be a beacon for progress far beyond the world of animal rescue.
          • Image: Mother and baby koala climbing a treeHope for Koalas after the Devastating Australian Wildfires!What happened to the koalas that survived the fires in Australia earlier this year? This is not a story of sadness, but one that highlights the hope and goodwill of hundreds of thousands of people!
          • Image: A batfish. They are very hard to describe. It looks nothing like a bat nor a fish, more like a plane with lipstick.Going Batty for Batfish! Your Unusual Guides to Possibility When we experience awe, it actually changes our perspective on the world. So, are you ready to see something "awe" some?! We need look no further than the weird and wonderful world below the sea in order to meet a creature that will have us seeing that almost anything is possible!
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      • Conservation & Sustainability
          • Image: Horses from Mustangs to the Rescue packingThese Rescued Horses Could Save Your Life One Day!This organization is helping rehabilitate abandoned, abused, and neglected horses into some of the most highly valued animals on the frontlines of search and rescue and firefighting! And their recipe for success could be a beacon for progress far beyond the world of animal rescue.
          • Image: Mother and baby koala climbing a treeHope for Koalas after the Devastating Australian Wildfires!What happened to the koalas that survived the fires in Australia earlier this year? This is not a story of sadness, but one that highlights the hope and goodwill of hundreds of thousands of people!
          • Image: a golden-cheeked warbler sitting on a branchWhere Do Birds Really Go When They Migrate?If you've ever watched a mother bird raise a nest of babies, you've probably wondered where they all go come fall. One feather has now answered our curiosity!
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  • Creativity
      • All Creativity
          • Image: Afrose Fatima Ahmed sitting on a rock in Joshua Tree holding her typewriter!What Would You Do If You Stumbled Across This Person on Your Daily Commute?Looking to add a bit of joy to your day? Here's a surprising artist that'll have you rethinking how you can turn the most ordinary moments into extraordinary ones!
          • Image: One of Hal's paintings: fall foliagePassion Knows No Age: The 97-Year-Old Artist Painting Pixel by Pixel! When we're faced with uncontrollable circumstances that make doing what we love difficult, the only thing left to do is get creative! For Hal Lasko, who began losing his sight from an incurable disease, that came in the form of painting intricate pieces of artwork in an unexpected way!
          • Image: people in giant pumpkins floating in the water!Paddle Down the River in this Giant Pumpkin Race!If our crazy times are leaving you overwhelmed and itching for something to do, here are some folks who can inspire you to have a look around and see what you can get into for some big fun! 
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      • Art
          • Image: Baby Yoda figurineGoodbye, Green Screen — Here’s the Tech That’s Changing Film Forever!Movies have a way of taking us on journeys we could not have gone on without them. Now, those journeys just got a whole lot more real! We’re traveling to a galaxy far far away and discovering an other-worldly way of storytelling for at-home audiences everywhere!
          • Image: Afrose Fatima Ahmed sitting on a rock in Joshua Tree holding her typewriter!What Would You Do If You Stumbled Across This Person on Your Daily Commute?Looking to add a bit of joy to your day? Here's a surprising artist that'll have you rethinking how you can turn the most ordinary moments into extraordinary ones!
          • Image: One of Hal's paintings: fall foliagePassion Knows No Age: The 97-Year-Old Artist Painting Pixel by Pixel! When we're faced with uncontrollable circumstances that make doing what we love difficult, the only thing left to do is get creative! For Hal Lasko, who began losing his sight from an incurable disease, that came in the form of painting intricate pieces of artwork in an unexpected way!
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      • Dance
          • Image: Shemika Charles shimmying under an SUVCelebrating Culture by Getting Down with the Limbo Queen!How low can you go? Many of us associate the limbo with a game played at children's birthday parties, but do you know where it actually came from? Let's uncover the history behind the limbo, and watch the world's reigning limbo champion shimmy her way to the top by scooting down mind-blowingly low!
          • 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?
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      • Music
          • Image: Images of people singing in the virtual choirFeel the Magic That Happens When 17,000 People Sing Together!When we're forced to be apart from each other, remarkable ingenuity pops up to find that connection we crave. And nothing is more connected than a choir of voices singing together; let alone a choir of over 17,000 people! Here's something to make your heart sing again. 
          • Image: Black & white image of Lizzo performingHave You Heard of Lizzo? Here’s Her Secret to SuccessAre you trying to achieve a goal? Is it taking longer than you thought it was? Here's the motivation you need to keep pushing forward from one of the world's most influential stars: Lizzo!
          • Image: Musicians singing and playing guitar on stageThe World’s First “Rock Star” Isn’t Who You Think!Who was history's first rockstar? I'll give you a hint: he had long flowing hair, refused to bow to convention, made audiences swoon, and even broke a few instruments in his day. He wasn't from the 1960s, or the 1950s, no, he made his name in the 40s—the 1840s! Any guesses yet?
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      • Design
          • Image: Baby Yoda figurineGoodbye, Green Screen — Here’s the Tech That’s Changing Film Forever!Movies have a way of taking us on journeys we could not have gone on without them. Now, those journeys just got a whole lot more real! We’re traveling to a galaxy far far away and discovering an other-worldly way of storytelling for at-home audiences everywhere!
          • Image: One of Hal's paintings: fall foliagePassion Knows No Age: The 97-Year-Old Artist Painting Pixel by Pixel! When we're faced with uncontrollable circumstances that make doing what we love difficult, the only thing left to do is get creative! For Hal Lasko, who began losing his sight from an incurable disease, that came in the form of painting intricate pieces of artwork in an unexpected way!
          • Image: Bread and Puppet PostersHow the Printing Press Can Help Us Live Better in the Digital Era!Why do people flock to a remote farm in Vermont to witness an art form that's centuries-old? Well, perhaps it has something to do with reminding us all to reconnect to the slow, meaningful moments in life! Pause for a moment and join us for this wonder. 
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      • Photography
          • Image: Young people together in schoolWhat if Mass Media was Used for Good?There’s more power in positive media than just making us feel good! Sharing stories that celebrate progress around the world has the ability to change lives. Check out this collective of creators redefining the way we tell the stories about some of our world’s biggest issues, and the people working to alleviate them.
          • 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!
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  • Science
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          • Image: Astronaut on a spacewalk outside of the international space station (ISS)What Astronauts Bring Back to Earth for Us!What can we learn from the people who have spent life OUTSIDE of our planet? The International Space Station is one of the most incredible feats of human engineering, and the secret to making it all possible is a lesson that could help us solve our biggest problems down here on Earth!
          • Image: young kid very excited about a giant slice ofcake!Ever Wondered Why You Always Have Room for Dessert?Why is it that after even the biggest meal you still have room for dessert? You may not have two stomachs, but you do have an evolutionary trick that has helped to keep us alive for thousands of years!
          • Image: a golden-cheeked warbler sitting on a branchWhere Do Birds Really Go When They Migrate?If you've ever watched a mother bird raise a nest of babies, you've probably wondered where they all go come fall. One feather has now answered our curiosity!
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      • Space
          • Image: Astronaut on a spacewalk outside of the international space station (ISS)What Astronauts Bring Back to Earth for Us!What can we learn from the people who have spent life OUTSIDE of our planet? The International Space Station is one of the most incredible feats of human engineering, and the secret to making it all possible is a lesson that could help us solve our biggest problems down here on Earth!
          • Image: MaryLiz Bender The Overview Effect Ever Widening Circles PodcastThe Overview Effect; Falling Back in Love with Human Potential with Maryliz BenderAs divided as we may be, you only have to look up and realize we are united under one sky. This is the passionate message of today’s thought leader Maryliz Bender, a space journalist who Co-Founded Cosmic Perspective.
          • Image: Artist Representation of Kepler Space TelescopeHow to Become a Planet Hunter & Other Important Life LessonsHave you ever had a moment that changed the trajectory of your life? For Anne Datillo, a moment of curiosity took her from college student to Planet Hunter! Whether or not we're reaching for the stars, her story has some wisdom we can all learn from!
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      • Health
          • Image: young kid very excited about a giant slice ofcake!Ever Wondered Why You Always Have Room for Dessert?Why is it that after even the biggest meal you still have room for dessert? You may not have two stomachs, but you do have an evolutionary trick that has helped to keep us alive for thousands of years!
          • Image: Medical clowns playing music with a senior patient!Are Clowns Making Us Healthier?Could a clown actually improve your health? For thousands of people in hospitals around the globe, these funny characters are their ticket to success! With a surprising range of benefits, medical clowns are improving how we approach healthcare. Check it out! 
          • Image: woman walking outside of a SHRI bathroom facilityDiscover the Problem-Solving Power of Poo!Could a toilet help us solve some of our biggest problems? This organization is bringing lasting health to India's poorest communities with clean water and sanitation, all powered by poo! It's an ingenious approach to problem-solving that we can all adopt. Just take a look!
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      • Psychology
          • Image: Astronaut on a spacewalk outside of the international space station (ISS)What Astronauts Bring Back to Earth for Us!What can we learn from the people who have spent life OUTSIDE of our planet? The International Space Station is one of the most incredible feats of human engineering, and the secret to making it all possible is a lesson that could help us solve our biggest problems down here on Earth!
          • birthday-3807315_1920The Surprising Ways Your Grandparents’ Experiences Shaped You!Did you know you can inherit your ancestors experiences?! New science is emerging that helps us understand ourselves in ways that connect us to the experiences of our parents and grandparents like never before!
          • Image: Woven Hands Wearing Knit GlovesThe Lovable Psychiatrist Healing Trauma, One Stitch at a Time!Could knitting be a revolutionary way for us to heal? Well, grab your knitting needles and prepare yourself for a giggle as we stitch sausages instead of sweaters with Madame Tricot, the Knitting Psychiatrist! 
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  • Culture
      • All Culture
          • Image: Kazakh eagle hunter holding their eagle palWhat Do You Have in Common with a Nomadic Family in Mongolia?Everyone's "normal" is someone's "abnormal", but every time we see how someone else lives, our own lives become a bit more fascinating! This special edition of Saturdays Around the World brings us to Mongolia, to meet nomadic families and get a taste for their beautiful lifestyle. 
          • Image: a collection of various mailboxesWould You Climb to the Top of the World to Send a Letter to a Loved One?When was the last time you saw human handwriting on a piece of snail mail? Handwritten letters can be the absolute best, and these people are doing some remarkable things with this lost way of connection!
          • Image: Two mullet-wearers rejoicingHow Mullets Saved This Australian Town!How can a hairstyle straight out of the 80s save an entire town? Well, just look at what happens when 200 people proudly sporting mullets all come together! This is how some creative thinking brought a town back from the brink.
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      • Saturdays Around the World
          • Image: Kazakh eagle hunter holding their eagle palWhat Do You Have in Common with a Nomadic Family in Mongolia?Everyone's "normal" is someone's "abnormal", but every time we see how someone else lives, our own lives become a bit more fascinating! This special edition of Saturdays Around the World brings us to Mongolia, to meet nomadic families and get a taste for their beautiful lifestyle. 
          • Image: Two mullet-wearers rejoicingHow Mullets Saved This Australian Town!How can a hairstyle straight out of the 80s save an entire town? Well, just look at what happens when 200 people proudly sporting mullets all come together! This is how some creative thinking brought a town back from the brink.
          • Image: people in giant pumpkins floating in the water!Paddle Down the River in this Giant Pumpkin Race!If our crazy times are leaving you overwhelmed and itching for something to do, here are some folks who can inspire you to have a look around and see what you can get into for some big fun! 
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      • Travel
          • Image: Kazakh eagle hunter holding their eagle palWhat Do You Have in Common with a Nomadic Family in Mongolia?Everyone's "normal" is someone's "abnormal", but every time we see how someone else lives, our own lives become a bit more fascinating! This special edition of Saturdays Around the World brings us to Mongolia, to meet nomadic families and get a taste for their beautiful lifestyle. 
          • Image: Two mullet-wearers rejoicingHow Mullets Saved This Australian Town!How can a hairstyle straight out of the 80s save an entire town? Well, just look at what happens when 200 people proudly sporting mullets all come together! This is how some creative thinking brought a town back from the brink.
          • Image: people in giant pumpkins floating in the water!Paddle Down the River in this Giant Pumpkin Race!If our crazy times are leaving you overwhelmed and itching for something to do, here are some folks who can inspire you to have a look around and see what you can get into for some big fun! 
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      • Sports
          • Image: Battambang Roses players laughing and playingNeed the Courage to Try Something New? Read This First!Have you ever found yourself not trying something new because you were scared of failing? This story of Cambodia's first women's wheelchair basketball team's journey is about to change that. 
          • 47286866_2047910151899003_1941249287065174016_oHow this 70-Year-Old Racer Changed the Sport of BMX!Have you ever told yourself that you're "too old" to do something? Or that you "can't do that"? Well, here's one female BMX rider in her 70s who will get you paving your own path to joy throughout your own life! 
          • Image: Shemika Charles shimmying under an SUVCelebrating Culture by Getting Down with the Limbo Queen!How low can you go? Many of us associate the limbo with a game played at children's birthday parties, but do you know where it actually came from? Let's uncover the history behind the limbo, and watch the world's reigning limbo champion shimmy her way to the top by scooting down mind-blowingly low!
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      • Food
          • Image: figs on cheese and bread!Here’s Why We Should All Consider the Wonder of the FigCan we learn a new life-hack from how figs have managed to survive for millions of years? These inside-out-flowers (that's right), have had to forge a unique relationship with tiny wasps to help species thrive! Inside this delicious, jammy, culinary delight is a wild world you would never expect!
          • Image: dirt road going off into the distance with the sun setting behind some treesThis Secret Restaurant Serves Up Delights in an Unexpected Place!How can we realistically build the lives that we want? According to this couple and their popular (but secret) restaurant, the answer is pretty simple. Here's a roadmap to happiness that'll have you seeing new possibilities daily!
          • Image: Ben Conard Ducate the Consumer and Optimize the Food Industry Ever Widening Circles PodcastEducate the Consumer and Optimize the Food Industry with Ben ConardToday’s thought leader is Ben Conard, founder of Five North Chocolate, a healthy chocolate snack company empowering farmers and celebrating diversity by committing to fair-trade.
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      • History
          • Image: Kazakh eagle hunter holding their eagle palWhat Do You Have in Common with a Nomadic Family in Mongolia?Everyone's "normal" is someone's "abnormal", but every time we see how someone else lives, our own lives become a bit more fascinating! This special edition of Saturdays Around the World brings us to Mongolia, to meet nomadic families and get a taste for their beautiful lifestyle. 
          • Image: a collection of various mailboxesWould You Climb to the Top of the World to Send a Letter to a Loved One?When was the last time you saw human handwriting on a piece of snail mail? Handwritten letters can be the absolute best, and these people are doing some remarkable things with this lost way of connection!
          • Drive-IN Movie Night in TacomaThe Perfect COVID Outing: Welcome Back to the Drive-In!Looking for a socially distanced activity that is fun, family-friendly, and safe? Find a good parking spot and let us guide you through a flashback under the stars that will leave you feeling hopeful—no matter what decade you live in!
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Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

CEO of Ever Widening Circles, Founder of EWCed

Since 2015, Liesl has been a writer, editor, and is now the CEO at Ever Widening Circles. She is a life-long camera-toting traveler, a global story seeker, and an aspiring—but more often root-tripping—outdoor enthusiast. She can be found on Instagram @Liesl.UV

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Dr. Lynda is a dentist, artist, global traveler, and philanthropist who looks for potential and shares it with the world. Hear her latest conversations with thought leaders on the Ever Widening Circles Podcast--new episodes every Thursday!

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Dr. Chuck is our CFO--Chief Fun Officer--at Ever Widening Circles. He and Dr. Lynda are dentists in and practice together at Fiddlehead Dental in Northern Vermont.

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Abi is passionate about warm chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk, analyzing numbers, and soaking up the sun on the beach.

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Thomas is a young and eager person who enjoys pottery, Vietnamese food, and spending time with his hip parents. A recent college graduate, he works as a waiter in St. Albans and loves to sing at anyone who will listen.

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Sam has written and edited hundreds of articles since joining the EWC team in 2016. She writes about topics from the wonders of nature to the organizations changing the world and the simple joys in life! Outside of the EWC office, she’s a part-time printmaker, collector of knick-knacks, and procurer of cheeses.

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Boris is an independent filmmaker and Russian-American daydreamer extraordinaire: currently, the happiest of campers and guest writer for Ever Widening Circles. The French Press is his kind of morning news, he backpacks with the best of em’ and dies hard for his NY Knicks (scoring more socks into his own dryer). His lack of gardening skills qualify him to farm playlists on Spotify as he stomps his new grounds of Vancouver, B.C.—follow him on ze Instagrams @wordsmysteps.  

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Brittany has been writing and creating stories since childhood! She graduated from Holy Family University with a degree in communications, is an avid world traveler (five of the seven continents!), lover of nature, and spends her days working to connect to the world in deeper ways. Have any questions about the awesome world of rocks and crystals? She's your gal.

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