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          • Image: Chopsticks inside of a container with soy sauceTurning Chopsticks into Tables—Rethinking the Value of “Waste”You will never look at your take-out chopsticks the same again. Now, they could become your dining room table or beautiful shelving unit! Here's a company that is radically redefining the value of our waste items, and creating a new, sustainable path forward for all of us along the way.
          • Image: Person hugging goatHungry Goats: The Unlikely Heroes Preventing Wildfires!Goats combating wildfires? In Australia, communities are teaming up with these hungry helpers to restore their forests. And we’re finding inspiration to solve problems in our own lives along the way!
          • Image: Dorothy's Ruby Slippers in Vibrant ColorHow the Colorful World of Oz Changed Movies ForeverReds 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!
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      • Technology
          • Image: Person drinking coffee and looking intently at their laptopMeet the Hackers Who Are Saving Lives!Can hackers really be saving lives?! This group of hackers is combining their unique skills to do good! They've developed an extraordinary partnership that is quite literally saving lives.
          • Image: hermit crab on a colorful pile of bottle capsThese Bacteria Have Found a Way to Break Down Plastic!Could it be that single-celled organisms have found a solution to our plastic problem? It turns out that nature is far more adaptable than we may think—and we can use their skills to combat plastic pollution!
          • 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!
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          • Image: solar mamas learning to become solar engineersWhy Grandmas Are Training to Be the Best Solar EngineersGrandmas around the world are learning a new skill! These “solar mamas” are learning to become solar engineers and bringing light back to their communities that once spent their nights in darkness.
          • 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?!
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          • Image: Chopsticks inside of a container with soy sauceTurning Chopsticks into Tables—Rethinking the Value of “Waste”You will never look at your take-out chopsticks the same again. Now, they could become your dining room table or beautiful shelving unit! Here's a company that is radically redefining the value of our waste items, and creating a new, sustainable path forward for all of us along the way.
          • Image: Nataliz in a white gown smiling and playing the musical saw!When One Dream Ends, How Do We Find Another?Are you working towards a certain goal? Have you felt like your life has been thrown off track lately? The story of how Natalia Paruz became known as the "Saw Lady" will have you finding delightful inspiration in the most unusual places!
          • Image: decorated gingerbread houseHow to Make Your Next Holiday Tradition a Sweet One!From decorating gingerbread houses to hiding fake fruit, we’re celebrating the warm fuzzy feelings that accompany holiday traditions. Let’s unwrap the secret to spreading cheer!
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      • Life Hacks
          • 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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  • Thought Leaders
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          • Image: two people on a hill, one is helping the other upTwo Years into the Conspiracy of Goodness—Unveiling a Secret World of Helpers!The Conspiracy of Goodness of our times is alive and well. And the world needs to know about it now, more than ever! We can change the trajectory of the future, and it starts by supporting the goodness that is already out there. Here's how you can be a part of it!
          • Image: Gary Duschl with his Guinness World Record award and his winning gum wrapper chain!A True Chain Reaction: Linking People with Gum Wrappers!Clocking in at over a hundred thousand feet, this staggeringly long chain was created by one man over almost 6 decades, with a bit of heartwarming help along the way. Here's the story of Gary Duschl, a very unique Guinness Book of World Record holder who will inspire us all! 
          • Image: Diving with a purpose divers surveying a ship wreckUncovering a History Lost at Sea: The Slave Wrecks ProjectCan 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.
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          • Image: two people on a hill, one is helping the other upTwo Years into the Conspiracy of Goodness—Unveiling a Secret World of Helpers!The Conspiracy of Goodness of our times is alive and well. And the world needs to know about it now, more than ever! We can change the trajectory of the future, and it starts by supporting the goodness that is already out there. Here's how you can be a part of it!
          • Source: Beautiful bison with the grassesThe 2,000-Pound Vegetarians Slowing Climate ChangeSome of our best environmental engineers when it comes to winning the race to slow climate change have turned out to be these natural (and very cute) prairie-preserving specialists! Here’s how bison are restoring a previously destroyed landscape and keeping tons of carbon out of our atmosphere along the way.
          • Image: Person drinking coffee and looking intently at their laptopMeet the Hackers Who Are Saving Lives!Can hackers really be saving lives?! This group of hackers is combining their unique skills to do good! They've developed an extraordinary partnership that is quite literally saving lives.
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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: Jeffrey (middle) with his grandparents!Meet the Teenager Teaching Karate to Your Grandma!Can you imagine your grandma learning karate? 15-year-old Jeffrey Wall can teach her! He's bringing joy and movement to the lives of seniors all around the world, just by sharing what he loves. Here's the heartwarming tale of how sharing joy and giving back to your community can take the same form. Presenting, Golden Age Karate! 
          • Image: Person raising their arms with joy to the morning sun at their windowForget Perfection, Here’s the Easiest Way to Form Any New Habit!Want to create a habit that you can actually keep? This thought leader has a trick that takes the pressure off!
          • Image: child holding an adults hand, walking away from the camera into the woods towards the sunWhy Optimism Is Our Most Powerful Tool for ChangeAre we thinking about "optimism" all wrong? Could this frame of mind actually bring about a brighter future? In her fantastic TED Talk, diplomat Christiana Figueres shows us her trick to creating the realities that we want in life; something she calls, stubborn optimism!
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      • Humor
          • Image: Gary Duschl with his Guinness World Record award and his winning gum wrapper chain!A True Chain Reaction: Linking People with Gum Wrappers!Clocking in at over a hundred thousand feet, this staggeringly long chain was created by one man over almost 6 decades, with a bit of heartwarming help along the way. Here's the story of Gary Duschl, a very unique Guinness Book of World Record holder who will inspire us all! 
          • Image: two cars racing in the 24-hours of lemonsWelcome to Burning Man for Car Geeks!Taking creativity to whole new levels is even more fun in a crazy community! You won't see shiny cars or world-class engines at this car race, no, but you will see some of the craziest Frankenstein-like cars around. Best thought of as "Burning Man for car geeks," the 24 Hours of LeMons shows there is no end to possibility!
          • Image: side by side shot of someone's pet with tongue hanging out and their funny portrait!Bad Drawings Bring Big Smiles: A Portrait of Paw-fect Imperfection!Can a drawing of a cross-eyed dog better the lives of those less fortunate? We’re embracing our flaws and finding humor within the wonderful work of pet-portrait artist, Hercule Van Wolfwinkle!
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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: Person hugging goatHungry Goats: The Unlikely Heroes Preventing Wildfires!Goats combating wildfires? In Australia, communities are teaming up with these hungry helpers to restore their forests. And we’re finding inspiration to solve problems in our own lives along the way!
          • Image: Ben on the ground with two bear cubs playing on top of himRaising 300 Black Bears: How One Man is Changing Conservation!Having raised over 300 orphaned bears and reintroduced them back to the wild, Ben Kilham has entirely changed how the scientific community sees them! Here's how getting up close and personal with black bears has been a ticket to saving other animals—like pandas—all around the world. 
          • Image: An African Wild Dog, also known as a Painted Wolf, laying down against a tree with the sunset in the backgroundHow Painted Wolves Are Saving a National Park!Is fear a good thing? In a gorgeous valley of southern Mozambique, reintroducing fear has restored order and allowed their ecosystem to once again thrive after humans sent it spiraling out of check. Here's the story of Gorongosa National Park's revival—thanks to the return of the painted wolf!
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      • Environment
          • Image: An African Wild Dog, also known as a Painted Wolf, laying down against a tree with the sunset in the backgroundHow Painted Wolves Are Saving a National Park!Is fear a good thing? In a gorgeous valley of southern Mozambique, reintroducing fear has restored order and allowed their ecosystem to once again thrive after humans sent it spiraling out of check. Here's the story of Gorongosa National Park's revival—thanks to the return of the painted wolf!
          • Image: child holding an adults hand, walking away from the camera into the woods towards the sunWhy Optimism Is Our Most Powerful Tool for ChangeAre we thinking about "optimism" all wrong? Could this frame of mind actually bring about a brighter future? In her fantastic TED Talk, diplomat Christiana Figueres shows us her trick to creating the realities that we want in life; something she calls, stubborn optimism!
          • Image: Dry, dead tree in the middle of the sandy, desolate, Namib DesertCreating Water Out of Thin Air! The Desert Beetle Revolutionizing Our Water CrisisIn our fight to bring clean, fresh water to billions of people around the world, innovators now have a new source of inspiration from the middle of the... desert? A beetle with a unique ability to capture water out of thin air is inspiring a new generation of life-saving technologies! 
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      • Conservation & Sustainability
          • Image: Chopsticks inside of a container with soy sauceTurning Chopsticks into Tables—Rethinking the Value of “Waste”You will never look at your take-out chopsticks the same again. Now, they could become your dining room table or beautiful shelving unit! Here's a company that is radically redefining the value of our waste items, and creating a new, sustainable path forward for all of us along the way.
          • Image: Person hugging goatHungry Goats: The Unlikely Heroes Preventing Wildfires!Goats combating wildfires? In Australia, communities are teaming up with these hungry helpers to restore their forests. And we’re finding inspiration to solve problems in our own lives along the way!
          • Image: Ben on the ground with two bear cubs playing on top of himRaising 300 Black Bears: How One Man is Changing Conservation!Having raised over 300 orphaned bears and reintroduced them back to the wild, Ben Kilham has entirely changed how the scientific community sees them! Here's how getting up close and personal with black bears has been a ticket to saving other animals—like pandas—all around the world. 
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  • Creativity
      • All Creativity
          • Image: various 60s band posters’60s Psychedelic Posters: Why This Visual Language Speaks to UsCan 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!
          • Image: Examples of Annyen's work!The Secret for Success Hidden in a Paper CutCould there be a secret to success so easy that anyone of us can use it no matter our talent or or skill level? This artist may have stumbled upon a recipe for success that any one of us could start on right this moment. Here's how to "just do it" with the Tiny Blades Project!
          • Image: Emmi Peltonen jumping in the air in the arctic rinkPushing the Limits of Our Passions: Figure Skating in the Arctic CircleWant to reignite a passion of yours? There's always something new to learn, even with something we've been mastering for decades. We're heading to the Arctic Circle to discover how one master tested her limits, skating into entirely unknown territory and creating one of the most beautiful performances we've seen.
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      • Art
          • Image: various 60s band posters’60s Psychedelic Posters: Why This Visual Language Speaks to UsCan 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!
          • Image: Examples of Annyen's work!The Secret for Success Hidden in a Paper CutCould there be a secret to success so easy that anyone of us can use it no matter our talent or or skill level? This artist may have stumbled upon a recipe for success that any one of us could start on right this moment. Here's how to "just do it" with the Tiny Blades Project!
          • Image: Dorothy's Ruby Slippers in Vibrant ColorHow the Colorful World of Oz Changed Movies ForeverReds 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!
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      • Dance
          • Image: Four Hiplet ballerinasMaking 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! 
          • Image: Six member of Hip Op-eration posingThe World’s Oldest Dance Troupe Will Steal Your Heart! The oldest hip hop dance troupe in the world has a few things to show us about what happens when we let ourselves live without limits. Artificial hips, memory loss, and all, we can feel like life every day is a great celebration!
          • 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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      • Music
          • Image: Nataliz in a white gown smiling and playing the musical saw!When One Dream Ends, How Do We Find Another?Are you working towards a certain goal? Have you felt like your life has been thrown off track lately? The story of how Natalia Paruz became known as the "Saw Lady" will have you finding delightful inspiration in the most unusual places!
          • Image: Six member of Hip Op-eration posingThe World’s Oldest Dance Troupe Will Steal Your Heart! The oldest hip hop dance troupe in the world has a few things to show us about what happens when we let ourselves live without limits. Artificial hips, memory loss, and all, we can feel like life every day is a great celebration!
          • 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. 
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      • Design
          • Image: Examples of Annyen's work!The Secret for Success Hidden in a Paper CutCould there be a secret to success so easy that anyone of us can use it no matter our talent or or skill level? This artist may have stumbled upon a recipe for success that any one of us could start on right this moment. Here's how to "just do it" with the Tiny Blades Project!
          • Image: Dorothy's Ruby Slippers in Vibrant ColorHow the Colorful World of Oz Changed Movies ForeverReds 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!
          • 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!
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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
      • All Science
          • Image: Ginormous fossil hanging in the middle of a museum with golden archesThe Secret Rooms You Aren’t Shown at the Natural History MuseumCan we predict the future by looking to the past? Behind the fossils and neatly arranged collections we see at a Natural History Museum is a hidden world; one which is unlocking discoveries that are changing our future!
          • Image: view of a platypus in the water from the topNew Discovery! More Mammals Are Glowing in the Dark?Platypus are already known to be strange creatures, but there’s a new characteristic to add to these odd-balls: they GLOW! The thing is, scientists are finding that they actually aren't the weird ones when it comes to this. It turns out, glowing in the dark is a trait far more common in mammals than we've ever thought! Ready to test what you think is possible?
          • Image: person standing infront of a large painting with their hands behind their backHow Nuclear Bombs Are Revealing Forgeries!What do priceless works of art and nuclear bombs have in common? Well, if you're trying to sniff out art forgeries, those bombs come in handy! It turns out art heists are a lot more high tech than you may expect.
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      • Space
          • Image: people looking up at the moonWe’re Going to the Moon Again! The Reasons Why Are AmazingNeed something awesome to look forward to? In 2024, you'll be able to look up at the moon and know that humans are on it! That's right, we're going to the moon again, and this historical mission is bringing us closer to a better shared future, for everyone. 
          • 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: 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: Jeffrey (middle) with his grandparents!Meet the Teenager Teaching Karate to Your Grandma!Can you imagine your grandma learning karate? 15-year-old Jeffrey Wall can teach her! He's bringing joy and movement to the lives of seniors all around the world, just by sharing what he loves. Here's the heartwarming tale of how sharing joy and giving back to your community can take the same form. Presenting, Golden Age Karate! 
          • Image: Penguin Bloom sitting on Sam Bloom's ShoulderHow a Magpie Named Penguin Helped a Family Find Life after LossAfter mother and adventurer Sam Bloom became paraplegic in a sudden accident, her sense of self was erased. But just as she was losing hope in the future, a little magpie waddled into her life and changed everything!
          • Image: Wooden sauna in the grasses with mountains in the backgroundThe Steamy Reasons Finland Is Obsessed with SaunasStep 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!
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      • Psychology
          • Image: woman sifting through clothing racks at a vintage clothing storeWant 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!
          • Image: Person raising their arms with joy to the morning sun at their windowForget Perfection, Here’s the Easiest Way to Form Any New Habit!Want to create a habit that you can actually keep? This thought leader has a trick that takes the pressure off!
          • Image: kid smiling and running in sprinklersThe Key to Finding Happiness That LastsSure, you've heard about the "key to happiness" before, but you don't need to pay extra money or crush any big goals to achieve lasting happiness. Here's how you get off the pursuit of happiness treadmill and find happiness that truly lasts!
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  • Culture
      • All Culture
          • Image: various 60s band posters’60s Psychedelic Posters: Why This Visual Language Speaks to UsCan 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!
          • Image: People on boats going down a canal in GiethoornHow This Little Town Survives without Roads or CarsWhat 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.
          • Image: Dorothy's Ruby Slippers in Vibrant ColorHow the Colorful World of Oz Changed Movies ForeverReds 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!
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      • Saturdays Around the World
          • Image: Green door in the sandstone—an entrance to an underground home in Coober PedyHuman 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"!
          • Image: Person with large backpack on standing atop of a snow covered cliff, staring off into the distance.Warming Up to the Newbie in One of the World’s Iciest PlacesWhat if we treated every day like the first day on a remarkably challenging new job? Here’s what being the “new kid” on one of the world’s most unique climbing expeditions is like, and how we can better embrace this spirit of seeing our jobs, habits, and lives with fresh eyes!
          • Image: close shot of an eelgrass sea hare!How Sea Bunnies and Otters Teamed Up to Save a SeashoreIs an ecosystem like a community? One beloved natural space was almost lost forever when it lost two of it's most important members, but here's how embracing their unique skills saved their home! 
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      • Travel
          • Image: People on boats going down a canal in GiethoornHow This Little Town Survives without Roads or CarsWhat 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.
          • Image: Green door in the sandstone—an entrance to an underground home in Coober PedyHuman 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"!
          • Image: older person working on a bike at the Fort Collins Bike ShopSwitching Gears: How You Can Start Leaving a Lasting Legacy Today!How do you ensure that you leave behind a positive legacy? Well, maybe it's about rethinking the ways we approach what we do next. Here's a new view on what it means to build a legacy for yourself that lasts—plus proof that it works! 
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      • Sports
          • Image: Emmi Peltonen jumping in the air in the arctic rinkPushing the Limits of Our Passions: Figure Skating in the Arctic CircleWant to reignite a passion of yours? There's always something new to learn, even with something we've been mastering for decades. We're heading to the Arctic Circle to discover how one master tested her limits, skating into entirely unknown territory and creating one of the most beautiful performances we've seen.
          • Image: Person with large backpack on standing atop of a snow covered cliff, staring off into the distance.Warming Up to the Newbie in One of the World’s Iciest PlacesWhat if we treated every day like the first day on a remarkably challenging new job? Here’s what being the “new kid” on one of the world’s most unique climbing expeditions is like, and how we can better embrace this spirit of seeing our jobs, habits, and lives with fresh eyes!
          • Image: Hazel Findley climbing up Concepcion in UtahA Rock Climber’s Perspective on Reaching New HeightsWhen a big problem towers over us, how do we come out on top? Let's join a renowned rock climber to see how she overcomes fear and intense pressure to accomplish her goals as she takes on one of her biggest challenges yet!
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          • Image: someone handing over a plate of oystersHeroes from Table Scraps: How Oysters Are Protecting NYC!New York Harbor is the cleanest it's been in over a century and it's thanks to a delicacy many of us love to slurp down...oysters! Using nature's knowhow, table scraps, and a little ingenuity, oysters are bringing life back to polluted waters and protecting one of America's most beloved cities!
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          • Image: Ginormous fossil hanging in the middle of a museum with golden archesThe Secret Rooms You Aren’t Shown at the Natural History MuseumCan we predict the future by looking to the past? Behind the fossils and neatly arranged collections we see at a Natural History Museum is a hidden world; one which is unlocking discoveries that are changing our future!
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          • Image: Diving with a purpose divers surveying a ship wreckUncovering a History Lost at Sea: The Slave Wrecks ProjectCan 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.
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This photo was taken two years ago today when our This photo was taken two years ago today when our team at Ever Widening Circles launched the Conspiracy of Goodness! ⠀ .⠀ Since that day we have been highlighting the amazing people, companies, and organizations that are working toward a brighter future for all. We are SO grateful for all of the wonderful people who have shared their support! ⠀ .⠀ Whether you have attended our online events, been a guest on our podcast, or simply shared one of our posts, we are so honored to have you as a part of our community of Learners, Helpers, and Doers. ⠀ .⠀ Pat yourself on the back folks, you've done well! And, if you want to dive further into the Conspiracy of Goodness, be sure to follow us, and check out today's article to learn all the ways you can be a part of this underground society of do-gooders. (Link is in our bio!)
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