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          • Image: Person grocery shopping. They're next to a wall of bottles.Make the World Better with Your Next Run to the Grocery Store!How can you help save the world without actually having to change your life much? It's easy! We'll show you how.
          • Lewis HineCan the Photos You Share Really Make a Difference?Do your shares on social media really mean anything? We're taking a look in the history books to see how sharing photographs has changed the world before, and how you can have a hand in making a difference today!
          • Image: Timothy Paule of Detroit Hives Inspecting a honeycombTransforming Detroit One Beehive at a Time!Could vacant lots actually hold the potential to make cities healthier? Take a look at how this couple is transforming Detroit's many vacant lots into an oasis for urban beekeeping and enriching their community! 
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          • Imogen HeapBreaking Through Musical Barriers with the Magical Mi.Mu Gloves!This innovation is opening up new possibilities in music with a swish of a finger. Literally! Join us in exploring a fascinating piece of technology that's making electronic music more human.
          • Image: A little boy peeking over a black wall, only eyes, nose and hands showing.Tumble Down a Rabbit Hole of Wonder with Tumble!Have you heard about Tumble, the science podcast for kids? Whether or not you have children, it's a great way to get a little science into your day!
          • 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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          • Image: A little boy peeking over a black wall, only eyes, nose and hands showing.Tumble Down a Rabbit Hole of Wonder with Tumble!Have you heard about Tumble, the science podcast for kids? Whether or not you have children, it's a great way to get a little science into your day!
          • Image: business man sleeps on a park benchSleep is Your Superpower!How did you sleep last night? Sleep can be our number one defense to keeping us healthy, so, what can we do to turn on this superpower and finally get motivated to get to bed!
          • Image: Blue Ox Millworks founder Eric Hollenbeck in his wood shopThe Life Changing Work of a Master CraftsmanBehind the doors of Blue Ox Millworks, Eric Hollenbeck passes down generations of knowledge, instilling a sense of pride and healing with his work. By sharing the love for his craft, this woodworker is helping high schoolers and veterans alike find their own healing.
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          • Image: business man sleeps on a park benchSleep is Your Superpower!How did you sleep last night? Sleep can be our number one defense to keeping us healthy, so, what can we do to turn on this superpower and finally get motivated to get to bed!
          • Image: neon sign saying yesThe Power of Saying Yes!Changes as subtle as saying yes to new experiences can prove to be life-changing! Shonda Rhimes, an accomplished television producer, lends her wisdom from her experience with a “year of yes.”
          • Image: Person holding flowersCould Mastering the Art of Asking for Help Change Your Life?Asking for help is our ticket to actually making our dreams come true. But why is it so hard?! Here's a thought leader that will help us see the true value in the ask and give us the courage to just go for it. 
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          • Image: Person grocery shopping. They're next to a wall of bottles.Make the World Better with Your Next Run to the Grocery Store!How can you help save the world without actually having to change your life much? It's easy! We'll show you how.
          • Image: ChocolateLife is Sweeter with Unlikely FriendsThink of the friends you hold dearest in life. Would you still support them the same way even if you didn't speak the same language? Here's a story that will remind you that friendship is far more than the things that divide us.
          • Image: Young girl wearing a pink capeWant a Better World? Here’s How to Have the Confidence to Make It Happen!Your confidence can change the world by starting simply and building a ripple effect right at home! This thought leader helps us build it in ourselves and others with three simple concepts. 
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          • Image: A little boy peeking over a black wall, only eyes, nose and hands showing.Tumble Down a Rabbit Hole of Wonder with Tumble!Have you heard about Tumble, the science podcast for kids? Whether or not you have children, it's a great way to get a little science into your day!
          • Image: business man sleeps on a park benchSleep is Your Superpower!How did you sleep last night? Sleep can be our number one defense to keeping us healthy, so, what can we do to turn on this superpower and finally get motivated to get to bed!
          • Image: child holds two water bottles one with clean healthy drinking water the other with brown muddy water, behind him are a crowd of peopleSocialite to Social Do-Gooder: charity: water Brings Clean Water to the WorldA former nightclub promoter is now saving millions of lives by bringing them clean water. He used the skills he honed to develop one of the most successful non-profits we've ever seen—and you can have a part in it too. Here's the story. 
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          • Image: business man sleeps on a park benchSleep is Your Superpower!How did you sleep last night? Sleep can be our number one defense to keeping us healthy, so, what can we do to turn on this superpower and finally get motivated to get to bed!
          • Image: neon sign saying yesThe Power of Saying Yes!Changes as subtle as saying yes to new experiences can prove to be life-changing! Shonda Rhimes, an accomplished television producer, lends her wisdom from her experience with a “year of yes.”
          • Image: Person holding flowersCould Mastering the Art of Asking for Help Change Your Life?Asking for help is our ticket to actually making our dreams come true. But why is it so hard?! Here's a thought leader that will help us see the true value in the ask and give us the courage to just go for it. 
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          • Image: Special Olympics Athlete Sketching in the United O logo collaborationThe Amazing Artists of the Special Olympics! For the 2022 USA Special Olympics Games, organizers wanted to create logo that truly represented the spirit of their organization. So, they did something that had never been done before: turn to their athletes for their expertise! Here's what happened.
          • Image: A Hamburger with a huge basil sprig on it.Could Your Dinner Save the Planet?So, you've started recycling, maybe even use fewer straws! Is there another easy way you can easily benefit the planet? Why not start with your plate!
          • Image: A little boy peeking over a black wall, only eyes, nose and hands showing.Tumble Down a Rabbit Hole of Wonder with Tumble!Have you heard about Tumble, the science podcast for kids? Whether or not you have children, it's a great way to get a little science into your day!
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          • Image: Special Olympics Athlete Sketching in the United O logo collaborationThe Amazing Artists of the Special Olympics! For the 2022 USA Special Olympics Games, organizers wanted to create logo that truly represented the spirit of their organization. So, they did something that had never been done before: turn to their athletes for their expertise! Here's what happened.
          • Image: child holds two water bottles one with clean healthy drinking water the other with brown muddy water, behind him are a crowd of peopleSocialite to Social Do-Gooder: charity: water Brings Clean Water to the WorldA former nightclub promoter is now saving millions of lives by bringing them clean water. He used the skills he honed to develop one of the most successful non-profits we've ever seen—and you can have a part in it too. Here's the story. 
          • Image: neon sign saying yesThe Power of Saying Yes!Changes as subtle as saying yes to new experiences can prove to be life-changing! Shonda Rhimes, an accomplished television producer, lends her wisdom from her experience with a “year of yes.”
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          • Image: Three men walk across a stone covered beach in on the Fundy Footpath with the Bay of Fundy behind themTaking on the Fundy Footpath!Have you ever been inspired to embrace a passion for something and then quickly realized you don't have the training to enjoy it as you imagined? Maybe what we can appreciate is something very different than what we had in mind, and that makes the adventure even better.
          • Image: Elderly couple hugging and smilingSo, What’s it like to Grow Older?We have something that's going to make you feel a whole lot better about growing older. These masters of aging gracefully and keeping your spirit lively have a few tips for us all!
          • Image: Ice cream cone melting in a persons handThe Warmer the Better! Right?Here's an inspiring way to look at what will actually happen to our individual lives if, as predicted, it gets 4 degrees warmer. But this is a new approach: a refreshing look with a little humor and uplifting thoughts on climate change and how we are all empowered to transform the future.
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          • 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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          • Image: A little boy peeking over a black wall, only eyes, nose and hands showing.Tumble Down a Rabbit Hole of Wonder with Tumble!Have you heard about Tumble, the science podcast for kids? Whether or not you have children, it's a great way to get a little science into your day!
          • Image: Falcon sitting on a gloved handA Celebration of Falconry, Shakespeare, and 1000 Years of History!What do falcons, William Shakespeare, modern English, and ancient hunting techniques have to do with each other? The answer starts with the beautiful art form of falconry.
          • Image: bluebird sitting on a tree limbMeet the 97-Year-Old Saving Thousands of Bluebirds!Can one of us really make a difference? After hearing the story of Al Larson, there's no doubt!
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      • Animals
          • Image: A Hamburger with a huge basil sprig on it.Could Your Dinner Save the Planet?So, you've started recycling, maybe even use fewer straws! Is there another easy way you can easily benefit the planet? Why not start with your plate!
          • Image: Falcon sitting on a gloved handA Celebration of Falconry, Shakespeare, and 1000 Years of History!What do falcons, William Shakespeare, modern English, and ancient hunting techniques have to do with each other? The answer starts with the beautiful art form of falconry.
          • Image: bluebird sitting on a tree limbMeet the 97-Year-Old Saving Thousands of Bluebirds!Can one of us really make a difference? After hearing the story of Al Larson, there's no doubt!
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      • Environment
          • Image: A Hamburger with a huge basil sprig on it.Could Your Dinner Save the Planet?So, you've started recycling, maybe even use fewer straws! Is there another easy way you can easily benefit the planet? Why not start with your plate!
          • Image: Timothy Paule of Detroit Hives Inspecting a honeycombTransforming Detroit One Beehive at a Time!Could vacant lots actually hold the potential to make cities healthier? Take a look at how this couple is transforming Detroit's many vacant lots into an oasis for urban beekeeping and enriching their community! 
          • Image: Woman carrying bags of plastic in the Philippines and smilingWhat if We Turned Plastic Waste into a Valuable Currency?The Plastic Bank is turning plastic into money for people around the globe. This idea has the power to end poverty while saving our oceans!
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          • Image: A Hamburger with a huge basil sprig on it.Could Your Dinner Save the Planet?So, you've started recycling, maybe even use fewer straws! Is there another easy way you can easily benefit the planet? Why not start with your plate!
          • Image: bluebird sitting on a tree limbMeet the 97-Year-Old Saving Thousands of Bluebirds!Can one of us really make a difference? After hearing the story of Al Larson, there's no doubt!
          • Image: Person grocery shopping. They're next to a wall of bottles.Make the World Better with Your Next Run to the Grocery Store!How can you help save the world without actually having to change your life much? It's easy! We'll show you how.
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          • Image: Special Olympics Athlete Sketching in the United O logo collaborationThe Amazing Artists of the Special Olympics! For the 2022 USA Special Olympics Games, organizers wanted to create logo that truly represented the spirit of their organization. So, they did something that had never been done before: turn to their athletes for their expertise! Here's what happened.
          • Imogen HeapBreaking Through Musical Barriers with the Magical Mi.Mu Gloves!This innovation is opening up new possibilities in music with a swish of a finger. Literally! Join us in exploring a fascinating piece of technology that's making electronic music more human.
          • Image: Human forms created out of iceThe Art of Freezing Time!There is something powerful for all of us in the work of artists who create pieces that will disappear forever in a few hours! Explore the fascinating world of ice sculptures and their magical ability to freeze time—even summer!
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          • Imogen HeapBreaking Through Musical Barriers with the Magical Mi.Mu Gloves!This innovation is opening up new possibilities in music with a swish of a finger. Literally! Join us in exploring a fascinating piece of technology that's making electronic music more human.
          • Image: Human forms created out of iceThe Art of Freezing Time!There is something powerful for all of us in the work of artists who create pieces that will disappear forever in a few hours! Explore the fascinating world of ice sculptures and their magical ability to freeze time—even summer!
          • Image: Bob Ross painting a portrait at his easelWhy Does Bob Ross Continue to Spread So Much Joy?Why did Bob Ross and his paintings become so famous? How did such a simple show spread so much joy? Let's take a deeper look at this joyful permed painter and the lives he's had an impact on!
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          • 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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          • Imogen HeapBreaking Through Musical Barriers with the Magical Mi.Mu Gloves!This innovation is opening up new possibilities in music with a swish of a finger. Literally! Join us in exploring a fascinating piece of technology that's making electronic music more human.
          • Image: Luthiers team having fun while posing in their family business. Looking at cameraCrafting the Soul of the Spanish GuitarAt the heart of the music we love is a soul besides that of the musician's. A guitar is more than just a guitar — it's made from generations of love and dedication to a craft. Meet the skilled hands behind some of the world's most beautiful music!
          • Image: A broken violinHow Playing Broken Instruments Brought Them Back to Life!What do you do with a gymnasium full of broken instruments? Play them! Check out how this symphony of broken instruments repaired a community.
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          • Image: Special Olympics Athlete Sketching in the United O logo collaborationThe Amazing Artists of the Special Olympics! For the 2022 USA Special Olympics Games, organizers wanted to create logo that truly represented the spirit of their organization. So, they did something that had never been done before: turn to their athletes for their expertise! Here's what happened.
          • Image: a woman sanding in a cloud of bubblesThe Simple Secrets to Bring More Joy to Life!Do you want to experience more joy? It's actually pretty easy to make that happen! Joy is a deeply ingrained part of who we are, and there are small actions we can all take to surround ourselves with more of it. Take a look! 
          • Image: Woman in a runners stance who looks like she's coming out of a phone screenOur Phones are Designed to be Addicting. But Here’s How We Can Take Back Control!Want to taste true freedom? Turns out our phones are designed to make us slaves to their allure. Here are the keys to understanding what's going on and breaking free!
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          • Lewis HineCan the Photos You Share Really Make a Difference?Do your shares on social media really mean anything? We're taking a look in the history books to see how sharing photographs has changed the world before, and how you can have a hand in making a difference today!
          • Image: Photographer Andy Mann of Sea Legacy photo of a polar bear swimming right at the cameraSeaLegacy: Celebrating Our Oceans and Saving Our FutureIf we were waiting for just the right organization to lead us all to a better future, they may have arrived! Here's how we bring people together to celebrate and save some of the planet's most precious resources. Take a look!
          • Image: Colorized Image of peasant women from RussiaBringing Color Back to our PastWhat stories do images from the past tell us? How might they speak to us differently if we could easily see ourselves reflected in them?
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          • Image: A Hamburger with a huge basil sprig on it.Could Your Dinner Save the Planet?So, you've started recycling, maybe even use fewer straws! Is there another easy way you can easily benefit the planet? Why not start with your plate!
          • Image: A little boy peeking over a black wall, only eyes, nose and hands showing.Tumble Down a Rabbit Hole of Wonder with Tumble!Have you heard about Tumble, the science podcast for kids? Whether or not you have children, it's a great way to get a little science into your day!
          • Image: business man sleeps on a park benchSleep is Your Superpower!How did you sleep last night? Sleep can be our number one defense to keeping us healthy, so, what can we do to turn on this superpower and finally get motivated to get to bed!
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          • Image: Special Olympics Athlete Sketching in the United O logo collaborationThe Amazing Artists of the Special Olympics! For the 2022 USA Special Olympics Games, organizers wanted to create logo that truly represented the spirit of their organization. So, they did something that had never been done before: turn to their athletes for their expertise! Here's what happened.
          • Image: business man sleeps on a park benchSleep is Your Superpower!How did you sleep last night? Sleep can be our number one defense to keeping us healthy, so, what can we do to turn on this superpower and finally get motivated to get to bed!
          • Image: child holds two water bottles one with clean healthy drinking water the other with brown muddy water, behind him are a crowd of peopleSocialite to Social Do-Gooder: charity: water Brings Clean Water to the WorldA former nightclub promoter is now saving millions of lives by bringing them clean water. He used the skills he honed to develop one of the most successful non-profits we've ever seen—and you can have a part in it too. Here's the story. 
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          • Image: Buzz Aldrin in a spacesuit standing on the moonHow a Bra Company Brought Us to the Moon!What do bra manufacturing and the first man to step on the moon have in common? Meet the unsung heroes of the first moon landing and hear the curious tale of how bra technology helped support the astronauts of Apollo 11!
          • Image: LightSail 2 sail in space over CaliforniaSailing Through Space on the Power of the SunWe just deployed a technology into space that could revolutionize our exploration of the universe! After generations of thinkers dreamed of a way to sail through space with the power of light, we've finally made it happen!
          • Image: spacex launch streak of light on a dark cloudy skyHow Space Can Heal What Divides Us!Why is it that when astronauts leave this planet they come back humanitarians and artists? Here's a perspective from a filmmaker who has stood next to and interviewed some of the greatest space explorers of our time on how the lessons we've learned from space exploration may help us to be more empathetic, compassionate, and bring us together.
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          • Image: business man sleeps on a park benchSleep is Your Superpower!How did you sleep last night? Sleep can be our number one defense to keeping us healthy, so, what can we do to turn on this superpower and finally get motivated to get to bed!
          • Image: colorful roller coaster loopsChange Your Habits By Learning How They Change Your Brain!Have a habit you'd like to change? Here's what you need to know about how your brain works to make it happen! This is a game-changer for expanding your life and possibilities.
          • Image: a woman sanding in a cloud of bubblesThe Simple Secrets to Bring More Joy to Life!Do you want to experience more joy? It's actually pretty easy to make that happen! Joy is a deeply ingrained part of who we are, and there are small actions we can all take to surround ourselves with more of it. Take a look! 
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          • Image: A Hamburger with a huge basil sprig on it.Could Your Dinner Save the Planet?So, you've started recycling, maybe even use fewer straws! Is there another easy way you can easily benefit the planet? Why not start with your plate!
          • Image: Falcon sitting on a gloved handA Celebration of Falconry, Shakespeare, and 1000 Years of History!What do falcons, William Shakespeare, modern English, and ancient hunting techniques have to do with each other? The answer starts with the beautiful art form of falconry.
          • Image: business man sleeps on a park benchSleep is Your Superpower!How did you sleep last night? Sleep can be our number one defense to keeping us healthy, so, what can we do to turn on this superpower and finally get motivated to get to bed!
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          • Image: Street view of the murals on Calle 16The Restaurant that Brought Love to PhoenixIf you're looking for proof that love can bring about real change, you need look no further than 16th street in Phoenix, Arizona! This is one story that will help you see the hidden potential in your own life.
          • 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: Nouria Newman Kayaking though a large rapid in LadakhLessons on Being Prepared from One of the World’s Best Extreme AthletesStarting a new job, a new chapter in life, or maybe just doing something you've always wanted to do? Extreme athletes may seem like unlikely sources of inspiration, but their skill at how to avoid panic can be a great example of what we can do in our own lives!
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          • Image: Special Olympics Athlete Sketching in the United O logo collaborationThe Amazing Artists of the Special Olympics! For the 2022 USA Special Olympics Games, organizers wanted to create logo that truly represented the spirit of their organization. So, they did something that had never been done before: turn to their athletes for their expertise! Here's what happened.
          • Image: outrigger canoe paddled by the US Mens Rafting team sits off the shore with a double rainbow behind themPaddling the Depths of Human ConnectionHere's what is possible when we focus on what we have in common instead of how we differ. Take a look at the experience of the USA Olympic Rafting team when they learned the ropes of a Hawaiian tradition and you'll see, it's nothing short of magic.  
          • Image: Young girl clicking in her helmetSkate After School: How Skateboarding Can Change a Kid’s Life!What if you could learn life's most important skills and have fun while doing so? This program is making that possible for hundreds of kids every week. Let's hear from the kids themselves why this program is so important!
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          • Image: A Hamburger with a huge basil sprig on it.Could Your Dinner Save the Planet?So, you've started recycling, maybe even use fewer straws! Is there another easy way you can easily benefit the planet? Why not start with your plate!
          • Image: Timothy Paule of Detroit Hives Inspecting a honeycombTransforming Detroit One Beehive at a Time!Could vacant lots actually hold the potential to make cities healthier? Take a look at how this couple is transforming Detroit's many vacant lots into an oasis for urban beekeeping and enriching their community! 
          • Image: Brooklyn Bugs tasting dishesThe Tastiest Way to Save the PlanetAre you looking for food that's good for both you and the environment? What if we told you that all of your favorite treats, from protein bars to tacos, can be made with insects! We're discovering where those feelings of disgust you may be experiencing come from and how eating insects could help the planet. Dare to join us?
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      • History
          • Image: Falcon sitting on a gloved handA Celebration of Falconry, Shakespeare, and 1000 Years of History!What do falcons, William Shakespeare, modern English, and ancient hunting techniques have to do with each other? The answer starts with the beautiful art form of falconry.
          • Lewis HineCan the Photos You Share Really Make a Difference?Do your shares on social media really mean anything? We're taking a look in the history books to see how sharing photographs has changed the world before, and how you can have a hand in making a difference today!
          • Image: Hawaiian double hulled sailing canoe arriving in Honolulu from TahitiHow to Sail Around the World Without GPS or Technology — Just Ancient Knowledge!How in the world did ancient mariners navigate the vast oceans before GPS or technology? These techniques were almost a lost art. That is, until 2013, when Hōkūleʻa set sail to travel around the globe. Take a look at this remarkable ship's voyage and how her crew is preserving the Polynesian tradition of open ocean navigation.
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          • Image: People celebrating wildly throwing colorful things in the airWhat We’ve Learned from 5 Years of Curating the WebWant an antidote for the daily news, without completely abandoning ship? We're celebrating 5 years of publishing "the rest of the story" here at Ever Widening Circles! So join us as we point you to some of the amazing topics we've discovered while curating the web for the insights and innovations being missed by most.
          • Image: Fireworks exploding above a city skylineGunpowder, Stars, Art, and… Bigfoot?When you see fireworks, you're witnessing an art form with a surprisingly rich history. How fireworks grew from scaring away a creature of lore to the beautiful spectacle today is an incredible story that will leave you with a little more awe the next time you see the night sky light up.
          • Image: Person looking up at the night skyWant to Help Us Create the Antidote for the Daily News?Ever wonder if there is anything you could do, personally, to affect the direction of things? Turns out there is! You can easily help us get the word out that this is still an amazing world and we can actually change the negative dialogue together! Here's how...
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          • Image: Falcon sitting on a gloved handA Celebration of Falconry, Shakespeare, and 1000 Years of History!What do falcons, William Shakespeare, modern English, and ancient hunting techniques have to do with each other? The answer starts with the beautiful art form of falconry.
          • Image: Birds painted on the back of a truckHow Beautiful Trucks Can Bring Home, Safety, and Tradition to the Road!There may be a better way to make our roads safer that doesn't involve more signage and limits. India's beautifully decorated trucks bring a new meaning to "street art". Combining color, with cultural expression, and safety they are a unique folk art with a language all their own!
          • Image: Timothy Paule of Detroit Hives Inspecting a honeycombTransforming Detroit One Beehive at a Time!Could vacant lots actually hold the potential to make cities healthier? Take a look at how this couple is transforming Detroit's many vacant lots into an oasis for urban beekeeping and enriching their community! 
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