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  • Innovation
      • All Innovation
          • Image: Elderly man with a flower tucked behind his earRestoring Sight to the Blind with a $3 InnovationThought leaders who find ingenious solutions right at the root of problems can be an inspiration to us all. Here's a doctor who is changing the lives of millions with a few fundamental shifts that drove costs of restoring someone's sight down from $250 to $3!
          • Image: young girl in a hospital bed wearing a VR headsetWhy Some Doctors Are Using VR Instead of Anesthesia!Could virtual reality be a form of medicine? For patients who are using VR to help manage their pain and discomfort during minor surgery, it already is! Take a look at the amazing way this technology, originally popular for gaming, is getting a new life in hospitals.
          • Image: Still shot of Wallace and GromitThe Fascinating History Behind Some of Your Favorite Movies!What do giant stag beetles have to do with Wallace & Gromit, King Kong, or The Nightmare Before Christmas? The answer is a surprising trip down memory lane to the wonderful land of stop motion animation! Trust us, you'll want to hear this wild tale!
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      • Technology
          • Image: On 1-2 April Hubble's Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 captured Arp 274 (also known as NGC 5679). Arp 274 is a system of three galaxies that appear to be partially overlapping in the image, although they may be at somewhat different distances.Where Do Those Psychedelic Images of Space Come From?You've probably seen those psychedelic images from space; colorful clouds of swirling dust, galaxies colliding, and stars being born. But where do those images come from? How are they made? And does space seriously look like that?!
          • Image: young girl in a hospital bed wearing a VR headsetWhy Some Doctors Are Using VR Instead of Anesthesia!Could virtual reality be a form of medicine? For patients who are using VR to help manage their pain and discomfort during minor surgery, it already is! Take a look at the amazing way this technology, originally popular for gaming, is getting a new life in hospitals.
          • louvre-102840_1280Enjoy the World’s Greatest Museums in Your PJs!What if you could meet the world's rarest animals, get up close to some of the most famous paintings, and dive into the wonders of science without leaving your couch? Museums and zoos are giving us a new way to explore the world through virtual experiences!
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      • Education
          • Image: Intern standing outside in the snow with greens from their greenhouse!The Joy of Sharing! New Wisdom On An Age-Old CycleWhether you're just starting out on your journey or you've become a master of your craft, you can be a part of a cycle that goes back millennia. What is this ancient cycle and how can it apply to our lives today? Let's head to the hills of Colorado and find out!
          • Image: Tilden Middle School Students in front of a poster that says "be the I in kind"Helping Students Find Confidence by Helping Others!Could there be a simple way to change the lives of young people around the world? They may be on to something at Tilden Middle School—helping their students build confidence, empathy, and kindness towards other people in just a single day. Here's how it works! (And how it can benefit you, too!) 
          • Image: silhouette of a young person readingMeet the Man Behind Books Young People Actually Want to Read!Could there really be a simple way to encourage youth to read more? See how the author, Jason Reynolds, is making it happen by telling stories that connect to the experiences of today’s young adults. 
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      • Business
          • Image: A loaf of bread being gently held out in a towelWhy Good Business is like Good Bread!Why do we love a good loaf of bread so much? For 130 years a little bakery in Ireland has stood the test of time, answering this question for generations. The answer is a lesson we can pass on to other corners of our life as well!
          • Image: Checklist with a penThe Secret Power of ChecklistsThe fastest way to start reducing your stress and increasing productivity doesn't require any expensive new planners or apps. All you need to start working with the accuracy skill of a doctor or an astronaut is a piece of paper and a pen!
          • Image: Dave Jacka in his wheelchair in front of his planeStart Small, Dream Big: The Secret to Accomplishing Life-Changing GoalsHow do we achieve even our loftiest goals? At 19 years old, Dave Jacka was left with only 6% of his physical function after a motorcycle accident. 25 years later, he became the first pilot with quadriplegia to fly around Australia solo! The story of how he got there has insights for us all!
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      • Life Hacks
          • Image: Silhouette of a person in "tree pose"Why Yoga?Does all that stretching, turning upside down, and breathing really do anything? Why do people think yoga is so great? What kind of benefits can the average, unflexible, person get from yoga? Why not ask an average, unflexible dad what he thinks after doing it for 30 days?
          • Image: A loaf of bread being gently held out in a towelWhy Good Business is like Good Bread!Why do we love a good loaf of bread so much? For 130 years a little bakery in Ireland has stood the test of time, answering this question for generations. The answer is a lesson we can pass on to other corners of our life as well!
          • Image: Porcini mushrooms in a basket!Into the Wild World of Mushroom Hunting—the Perfect Social Distancing Activity!Have you ever looked at a mushroom and wondered, can I eat that? Well, before you decide to take a bite, you might want to meet a few of the guides on today's adventures. They'll have you excited to grab your basket and start foraging!
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      • All Thought Leaders
          • Image: Elderly man with a flower tucked behind his earRestoring Sight to the Blind with a $3 InnovationThought leaders who find ingenious solutions right at the root of problems can be an inspiration to us all. Here's a doctor who is changing the lives of millions with a few fundamental shifts that drove costs of restoring someone's sight down from $250 to $3!
          • Image: Two polar bearsTake a Journey to the Top of World with its Largest Land Predator!How much do you REALLY know about polar bears? If we want to save animals at risk around the world, we have to celebrate how magnificent they are! Come along with us on a breathtaking journey to the top of the world to experience how the largest land predator on Earth lives their lives!
          • Image: A loaf of bread being gently held out in a towelWhy Good Business is like Good Bread!Why do we love a good loaf of bread so much? For 130 years a little bakery in Ireland has stood the test of time, answering this question for generations. The answer is a lesson we can pass on to other corners of our life as well!
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      • Conspiracy of Goodness
          • Image: man painting ink on a piece of paperOver 400 Years of Wisdom All in One Page!What does a piece of paper have to do with human nature? Well, why not ask the craftsmen who have been mastering the craft of papermaking for generations! (Who knew we held the key to happiness in our hands so often?)
          • Image: Varieties of gourd shapes onn their drying shelves!How to Grow Your Own Bowls, Lamps, and Baskets!Can we seriously grow everything we need in our backyard? To explore this question, on this edition of Saturday's Around the World we're traveling to an enchanting land to meet a woman who can transform plants into almost any object you desire!
          • Image: Marco Santini on the NYC subway asking a woman what she loves about New York CityWhat Do New Yorkers Love About Their City?How does the way we talk about things shape the way we see them? On a hot July day, the artist Marco Santini took to the New York City subway to ask, "What do you love about New York City?" The answers will make you rethink the way language shapes our view of the world!
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      • TED Talks
          • Image: boy runs toward his father's outstretched armsAsk Yourself These Three Questions and They Can Change Your Life!What if three questions could help us live happier lives filled with more joy and meaning? The answers to these questions have the power to change the way we interact with our loved ones, do our work, and live a more fulfilled existence together!
          • facefishIf the Ocean Had a Face, Would it Look Like This?Take a deep breath! Let's dive into the ocean to meet Jason DeCaires Taylor: an artist encouraging life and celebrating little-known communities with his breathtaking underwater sculptures!
          • Image: People watching movie on mobile cinemaHarnessing the Power of Mobile Cinema to Save LivesHere's how innovation in cinema can change the future for millions! As they say, "You can't be what you can't see." Now, thanks to the work of Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and her team, people in remote places can see a different future.
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      • Education Enrichment
          • Image: On 1-2 April Hubble's Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 captured Arp 274 (also known as NGC 5679). Arp 274 is a system of three galaxies that appear to be partially overlapping in the image, although they may be at somewhat different distances.Where Do Those Psychedelic Images of Space Come From?You've probably seen those psychedelic images from space; colorful clouds of swirling dust, galaxies colliding, and stars being born. But where do those images come from? How are they made? And does space seriously look like that?!
          • Image: An array of colorful spices on spoonsWhy Spices Are WAY More Than the Spice of Life!Ever wondered why some cultures embrace all the spice in the cabinet and others are, well, a little blander? There's a fascinating bit of science behind the difference in our food preferences around the globe, and it goes way past making our food delicious! Ready to look at your spice cabinet with fresh eyes?
          • Image: sea horse peering out from branchesLearning Life’s Gentle Lessons with the Seahorse Whisperer!Can observing the gentle ways of a graceful sea creature actually make you a better person? Rog Hanson is known as the Seahorse Whisperer, and you don't end up with a title like that for no reason! We're diving in with him to discover how we can all grow as humans from one of nature's most elusive miracles.
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      • Happiness & Hope
          • Image: man painting ink on a piece of paperOver 400 Years of Wisdom All in One Page!What does a piece of paper have to do with human nature? Well, why not ask the craftsmen who have been mastering the craft of papermaking for generations! (Who knew we held the key to happiness in our hands so often?)
          • Image: Silhouette of a person in "tree pose"Why Yoga?Does all that stretching, turning upside down, and breathing really do anything? Why do people think yoga is so great? What kind of benefits can the average, unflexible, person get from yoga? Why not ask an average, unflexible dad what he thinks after doing it for 30 days?
          • Image: Young child putting together a jigsaw puzzle shaped like a penguinCreating Order Out of Chaos: Why Puzzles are Making a Comeback! Why do people turn to jigsaw puzzles? Entertainment? Excitement? Quality time with loved ones? There's a lot to love about these scattered pictures, but when we look back at their history, and the influence they are having right now, all the pieces fall into place!
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      • Humor
          • 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!
          • Image: Beau Miles running with a shovel during his mile an hour dayHow to Finish Your To-Do List and Run a Marathon in One Day!Could you check off your entire to-do list in one day? It's not just possible, you can do it while having fun, doing what you love, and taking time to reflect! Here's how!
          • 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.
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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 followed—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
      • 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!)
          • 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?
          • Image: Crow looking at cameraYou’re Probably More Like a Crow than You ThoughtThese birds probably live near you, but have you ever noticed just how intelligent they are? No? Well, you’re in for a treat.
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      • Animals
          • Image: Two polar bearsTake a Journey to the Top of World with its Largest Land Predator!How much do you REALLY know about polar bears? If we want to save animals at risk around the world, we have to celebrate how magnificent they are! Come along with us on a breathtaking journey to the top of the world to experience how the largest land predator on Earth lives their lives!
          • Image: Grasshopper Mouse eating a scorpionHear the Howl of the Mightiest Mouse of the Desert!Many don't know of the fearless predator that roams the desert of New Mexico. The grasshopper mouse may look adorable, but don't let its cute exterior fool you. One of their favorite foods is the most venomous scorpion in North America. And how they catch their lunch could end up helping you, too! 
          • Image: sea horse peering out from branchesLearning Life’s Gentle Lessons with the Seahorse Whisperer!Can observing the gentle ways of a graceful sea creature actually make you a better person? Rog Hanson is known as the Seahorse Whisperer, and you don't end up with a title like that for no reason! We're diving in with him to discover how we can all grow as humans from one of nature's most elusive miracles.
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      • Environment
          • Image: sea horse peering out from branchesLearning Life’s Gentle Lessons with the Seahorse Whisperer!Can observing the gentle ways of a graceful sea creature actually make you a better person? Rog Hanson is known as the Seahorse Whisperer, and you don't end up with a title like that for no reason! We're diving in with him to discover how we can all grow as humans from one of nature's most elusive miracles.
          • Image: Varieties of gourd shapes onn their drying shelves!How to Grow Your Own Bowls, Lamps, and Baskets!Can we seriously grow everything we need in our backyard? To explore this question, on this edition of Saturday's Around the World we're traveling to an enchanting land to meet a woman who can transform plants into almost any object you desire!
          • Image: Mackinac Bridge at sunsetCan We Bridge Change By Starting With What We Love?Could we solve major problems by coming together with storytelling and the things we share a passion for? That was the mission of two native Michiganders as they hopped in a veggie powered van to discover why their homeland was so important to people, and rally them around saving it!
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      • Conservation & Sustainability
          • Image: Mackinac Bridge at sunsetCan We Bridge Change By Starting With What We Love?Could we solve major problems by coming together with storytelling and the things we share a passion for? That was the mission of two native Michiganders as they hopped in a veggie powered van to discover why their homeland was so important to people, and rally them around saving it!
          • Image: Hellbender salamander underwaterAll Hail the Great Hellbender Salamander!Snot otter, lasagna lizard, grampus, whatever you call it, this gigantic, slimy, and loveable creature could be the unlikely superhero saving the world's amphibians. How, you ask? Well, let's get to know them a little better and find out!
          • Image: Citi Bike docking area full of bikesBike Angels: Competitive Problem-Solving at Its Extreme!What happens when we use fun to inspire people to help the world in their own way? New York City tried out this experiment with their Citi Bike Bike Angels program and the results were, well, unexpectedly enthusiastic!
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  • Creativity
      • All Creativity
          • Image: man painting ink on a piece of paperOver 400 Years of Wisdom All in One Page!What does a piece of paper have to do with human nature? Well, why not ask the craftsmen who have been mastering the craft of papermaking for generations! (Who knew we held the key to happiness in our hands so often?)
          • Image: Young child putting together a jigsaw puzzle shaped like a penguinCreating Order Out of Chaos: Why Puzzles are Making a Comeback! Why do people turn to jigsaw puzzles? Entertainment? Excitement? Quality time with loved ones? There's a lot to love about these scattered pictures, but when we look back at their history, and the influence they are having right now, all the pieces fall into place!
          • Image: Varieties of gourd shapes onn their drying shelves!How to Grow Your Own Bowls, Lamps, and Baskets!Can we seriously grow everything we need in our backyard? To explore this question, on this edition of Saturday's Around the World we're traveling to an enchanting land to meet a woman who can transform plants into almost any object you desire!
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      • Art
          • Image: A loaf of bread being gently held out in a towelWhy Good Business is like Good Bread!Why do we love a good loaf of bread so much? For 130 years a little bakery in Ireland has stood the test of time, answering this question for generations. The answer is a lesson we can pass on to other corners of our life as well!
          • louvre-102840_1280Enjoy the World’s Greatest Museums in Your PJs!What if you could meet the world's rarest animals, get up close to some of the most famous paintings, and dive into the wonders of science without leaving your couch? Museums and zoos are giving us a new way to explore the world through virtual experiences!
          • Image: Varieties of gourd shapes onn their drying shelves!How to Grow Your Own Bowls, Lamps, and Baskets!Can we seriously grow everything we need in our backyard? To explore this question, on this edition of Saturday's Around the World we're traveling to an enchanting land to meet a woman who can transform plants into almost any object you desire!
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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 Plié at a TimeIn a place where violence reigns, girls are finding refuge in a surprising way—and it's all thanks to one amazing woman.
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      • Music
          • Image: Busker (Will) playing guitar in the middle of a subway station with his head tilted down, next to the sign.Why is This Busker Giving All of His Money Away?Can a street performer change the way we think about helping our neighbor? Well, in the subways of New York City, one musician's experiment in kindness has spread to a global movement to do good with whatever talents we have!
          • Image: Mark Goffeney playing guitar in a park with his feetPlaying Guitar with Your Toes & More Life Lessons from Mark GoffeneyAlthough Mark Goffeney has no arms, he's been playing the guitar since age nine. His talents as a musician are incredible, and his insights from a lifetime of performing can inspire us all to embrace our limitations more often!
          • 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.
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      • Design
          • Image: Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse dancing together in the film BrigadoonThe Largest, Most Viewed Paintings In the World That No One Knows AboutWhat's your favorite old movie? Chances are there's one character that connects all of our beloved old films. They are always there, we just never noticed. Any guesses who it is?
          • Image: View along the outside wall of an Earthship. Plants are seen growing inside and out!Welcome to the Earthship—The Future of Living Well and Doing Good!Can a house made from old tires, recycled beer bottles, and detached from water and electricity be a luxurious answer to sustainable housing needs? Well, for those who have discovered the magic of Earthships the answer is "Yes!" Find out how people are creating the buildings of the future with surprisingly low-tech innovations! 
          • Image: People wearing different kinds of glassesMedical Device to Fashion Statement: The Amazing History of GlassesIn the past few decades, glasses have become a fashion statement and form of expression. But how did they make the transition from a medical device to a stylish accessory? And can we transform prosthetics, wheelchairs, and hearing aids in the same creative and widely accepted way?
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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: On 1-2 April Hubble's Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 captured Arp 274 (also known as NGC 5679). Arp 274 is a system of three galaxies that appear to be partially overlapping in the image, although they may be at somewhat different distances.Where Do Those Psychedelic Images of Space Come From?You've probably seen those psychedelic images from space; colorful clouds of swirling dust, galaxies colliding, and stars being born. But where do those images come from? How are they made? And does space seriously look like that?!
          • Image: Grasshopper Mouse eating a scorpionHear the Howl of the Mightiest Mouse of the Desert!Many don't know of the fearless predator that roams the desert of New Mexico. The grasshopper mouse may look adorable, but don't let its cute exterior fool you. One of their favorite foods is the most venomous scorpion in North America. And how they catch their lunch could end up helping you, too! 
          • Image: An array of colorful spices on spoonsWhy Spices Are WAY More Than the Spice of Life!Ever wondered why some cultures embrace all the spice in the cabinet and others are, well, a little blander? There's a fascinating bit of science behind the difference in our food preferences around the globe, and it goes way past making our food delicious! Ready to look at your spice cabinet with fresh eyes?
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      • Health
          • Image: Elderly man with a flower tucked behind his earRestoring Sight to the Blind with a $3 InnovationThought leaders who find ingenious solutions right at the root of problems can be an inspiration to us all. Here's a doctor who is changing the lives of millions with a few fundamental shifts that drove costs of restoring someone's sight down from $250 to $3!
          • Image: Silhouette of a person in "tree pose"Why Yoga?Does all that stretching, turning upside down, and breathing really do anything? Why do people think yoga is so great? What kind of benefits can the average, unflexible, person get from yoga? Why not ask an average, unflexible dad what he thinks after doing it for 30 days?
          • Image: Grasshopper Mouse eating a scorpionHear the Howl of the Mightiest Mouse of the Desert!Many don't know of the fearless predator that roams the desert of New Mexico. The grasshopper mouse may look adorable, but don't let its cute exterior fool you. One of their favorite foods is the most venomous scorpion in North America. And how they catch their lunch could end up helping you, too! 
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      • Space
          • Image: On 1-2 April Hubble's Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 captured Arp 274 (also known as NGC 5679). Arp 274 is a system of three galaxies that appear to be partially overlapping in the image, although they may be at somewhat different distances.Where Do Those Psychedelic Images of Space Come From?You've probably seen those psychedelic images from space; colorful clouds of swirling dust, galaxies colliding, and stars being born. But where do those images come from? How are they made? And does space seriously look like that?!
          • Image: NASA Image of baby stars forming in a space dust cloudFrom Bunnies to Solar Systems: The Magic of Dust!What do the dust bunnies under your nightstand have in common with our solar system? Turns out, the answer to that is all about the wonder of connections! Read on and all around you will seem a mystery unfolding.
          • 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!
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      • Psychology
          • Image: Marco Santini on the NYC subway asking a woman what she loves about New York CityWhat Do New Yorkers Love About Their City?How does the way we talk about things shape the way we see them? On a hot July day, the artist Marco Santini took to the New York City subway to ask, "What do you love about New York City?" The answers will make you rethink the way language shapes our view of the world!
          • Image: Elderly woman peering out her shuttered windows smiling!Asking This Question Can Help Us All Feel Less Lonely!With just one question and five words, we can change somebody's day for the better! Here's the quickest, easiest, least expensive, and most powerful way to be #HelpfulNow at a time when everyone is under so much stress. Let's all give it a try and watch as the magic happens!
          • Image: Big-eyed girl with an awestruck faceWhy We All Need More Awe!Do we already have the key to healing what divides us? The answer is YES, if only we learn to harness the power of awe! Find out how.
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  • Culture
      • All Culture
          • Image: Silhouette of a person in "tree pose"Why Yoga?Does all that stretching, turning upside down, and breathing really do anything? Why do people think yoga is so great? What kind of benefits can the average, unflexible, person get from yoga? Why not ask an average, unflexible dad what he thinks after doing it for 30 days?
          • Image: A loaf of bread being gently held out in a towelWhy Good Business is like Good Bread!Why do we love a good loaf of bread so much? For 130 years a little bakery in Ireland has stood the test of time, answering this question for generations. The answer is a lesson we can pass on to other corners of our life as well!
          • Image: silhouette of bigfootMeet the People at the Festival Hollering Out for Bigfoot!Warm-up your bellowing lungs and get out your hiking boots, because we're going on an adventure to track down the elusive Sasquatch! With the help of a few communities dedicated to celebrating the Big Foot legend, fun and adventure are just around the corner.
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      • Travel
          • louvre-102840_1280Enjoy the World’s Greatest Museums in Your PJs!What if you could meet the world's rarest animals, get up close to some of the most famous paintings, and dive into the wonders of science without leaving your couch? Museums and zoos are giving us a new way to explore the world through virtual experiences!
          • Image: A small building with a large sign reading "Adam's General Store"When Dreams Come to Life in Your Own Backyard!How can we use what we are passionate about to enrich the lives of others? Some folks are extra motivated to showcase their interests in a way that others can enjoy. Kick up some dust and reach for the stars, you are about to meet two innovative individuals from very different walks of life, as they give us a tour of their very own backyard wonders!
          • Image: One of Josh Simpsons glass globes!Hidden Planets in an Everyday World!Have you ever received a gift from a stranger that changed your view of the world? Get ready to experience a mesmerizing ball of wonder that fits in the palm of your hand! Let us take you on a global scavenger hunt in search of Josh Simpson’s hidden glass Infinity Planets!
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      • Sports
          • Image: Harlem Honeys and Bears practicing in the waterYou’re Never Too Old to Dive into Your Dreams!Have you ever seen a 90-year-old do a flip? The team members of the Harlem Honeys and Bears are reminding us that we're never too old to find a passion in life, and certainly never too old to try something new!
          • Image: Ed, the founder of Healing Waters, all ready to go fly fishing.How You Can Use Your Own Hobbies to Positively Impact Others!What can you do for hours that makes the stress of the world melt away? For Ed Nicholson, the answer was fly fishing, and now his passion is helping veterans combat the effects of PTSD. Check out his story and you might be inspired to help people in your own way!
          • Image: Person kayakingFinding Peace in the Waves of Life’s UncertaintyIn a busy life full of demands, opportunities, and often crushing losses, if the one thing we get to choose in life is our perspective, why not find the one that brings us the most joy? Here's one way to go about it!
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      • Food
          • Image: A loaf of bread being gently held out in a towelWhy Good Business is like Good Bread!Why do we love a good loaf of bread so much? For 130 years a little bakery in Ireland has stood the test of time, answering this question for generations. The answer is a lesson we can pass on to other corners of our life as well!
          • Image: Porcini mushrooms in a basket!Into the Wild World of Mushroom Hunting—the Perfect Social Distancing Activity!Have you ever looked at a mushroom and wondered, can I eat that? Well, before you decide to take a bite, you might want to meet a few of the guides on today's adventures. They'll have you excited to grab your basket and start foraging!
          • Image: An array of colorful spices on spoonsWhy Spices Are WAY More Than the Spice of Life!Ever wondered why some cultures embrace all the spice in the cabinet and others are, well, a little blander? There's a fascinating bit of science behind the difference in our food preferences around the globe, and it goes way past making our food delicious! Ready to look at your spice cabinet with fresh eyes?
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      • History
          • Image: Young child putting together a jigsaw puzzle shaped like a penguinCreating Order Out of Chaos: Why Puzzles are Making a Comeback! Why do people turn to jigsaw puzzles? Entertainment? Excitement? Quality time with loved ones? There's a lot to love about these scattered pictures, but when we look back at their history, and the influence they are having right now, all the pieces fall into place!
          • Image: An array of colorful spices on spoonsWhy Spices Are WAY More Than the Spice of Life!Ever wondered why some cultures embrace all the spice in the cabinet and others are, well, a little blander? There's a fascinating bit of science behind the difference in our food preferences around the globe, and it goes way past making our food delicious! Ready to look at your spice cabinet with fresh eyes?
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