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The Undergarment that Could Save Your Life!
What if something you already wear on your body every day could actually save your life? Well, it's not that far off! We're introducing you to a young man who is reinventing the way we look at our undergarments. Meet Julian Rios Cantu, a loving son who is about to change the world of women's health as we know it—with a brassiere!
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How 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!
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Discover the Weird and Wonderful World of Cheese!
Is cheese the great unifying force? Travel the world of this dairy delight with us and you may find your answer! Whether from donkeys in Serbia or with maggots in Italy, cheese around the globe is as diverse and exciting as the cultures it has sustained for generations!
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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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The Magic of Opera from Subway to Stage!
How in the world has opera been so popular for so long? What is it about these hours-long performances that have kept people fascinated over centuries? Take a journey with us behind the curtain of this world to discover why you, too, are a fan of the opera!
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Meet the Birds Keeping You Safe in Flight!
Did you know that one of the greatest threats to our safety as we board a plane and fly off to our destination is BIRDS!? Luckily, some ingenious airports are turning to one of the world's oldest sports and taking some inspiration from the natural world to keep us safe!
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Can the juicy insides of citrus fruit change the way we experience life? We're pausing to savor the moments that delight, starting with a tiny fruit that has a tasty, sunshiney surprise inside! Take your taste buds on an adventure by discovering the wonder in the caviar of the Finger Lime!
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Restoring Sight to the Blind with a $3 Innovation
Thought 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!
Read MoreRestoring Sight to the Blind with a $3 InnovationMeet 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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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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Why 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.
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Learning 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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