Turning used banana stems into hair extensions and fabric
The African country of Uganda is one of the world’s largest consumers of bananas. But for every ton of the fruit, plantations leave behind two tons of refuse.
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How Tom Cruise pulled off eight death-defying stunts
Hollywood action star Tom Cruise is famous for doing almost all of his own stunts, which have steadily intensified throughout his career.
In the ‘Mission: Impossible’ franchise, he climbed part ...
The complete guide to classic, hand-rolled croissants
A croissant is a buttery, flaky, viennoiserie pastry of Austrian origin, named for its historical crescent shape. Its yeast-leavened dough is layered with butter, rolled and folded several times in ...
Three skills your dog will need, to learn to listen off-leash
Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your ...
Cities of the future: the world in 2050
What will the cities of the future look like? By 2050, the world’s population is expected to reach 9.7 billion and nearly 70 per cent of these people are expected to live ...
Teen activist fights for nature-based climate solutions
Kids, time for some inspiration! Meet 19-year-old Florida activist Domingo Cortinez, who is making a difference in the health of his community.
“Taking care of our ocean and our climate ...
Inside Kelly Behun’s mesmerising apartment in the clouds
Interior designer Kelly Behun designs furniture, apartments and houses for her clients, but one of her most spectacular projects is the penthouse apartment in New York City that she renovated ...
Buenos Aires: the passionate city synonymous with tango
In this video, we travel to Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires, a city that combines faded European grandeur with Latin passion, to explore the dance form that is almost a ...
Why love depends on authenticity to survive
In this video, business and life coach Tatev Petrosyan picks up the conversation on love in the aftermath of Valentine’s Day, marked annually on February 14.
So often, romantic love ...
Andreas Aristotelous Award-winning culinary arts student
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I am currently living in Buxton, England with four of my friends Rami, George, Maria and Chrysanthi.
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Gabriel Kahane: Tiny Desk Concert (from the archives)
In this 2011 Tiny Desk concert from NPR’s archives, composer-vocalist Gabriel Kahane blurs the lines between indie rock and indie classical.
NPR Music’s Tiny Desk concerts bring netizens performances ...
How to repair utility shoes that are falling apart
Eventually, even our hardiest, sturdiest shoes eventually start to show signs of wear and tear, and when they detach from their soles… you’re faced with one of two options – ...
Texas aquarium saving thousands of cold-stunned sea turtles
This video follows Texas State Aquarium’s rescue operation, which is saving hundreds of cold-stunned sea turtles as the state continues to battle icy temperatures.
The Aquarium has received more ...
Why dogs bark at some strangers, but not others
Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your ...
For Chinese vegan chef food is all about balance
By Prudence Wade
Ching-He Huang switched to plant-based eating after seeing how it could dramatically change people’s lives.
Her husband started Huang on a “journey of self discovery”, the 42...
Delicious and healthy Niçoise salad (with salmon)
In this video, YouTuber Laura Vitale shows you how to make a delicious, healthy and ultra-satisfying Niçoise salad – with salmon substituted for tuna.
Originating from the French city of ...
Gwyneth Paltrow is still recovering from COVID-19 infection
Hollywood actress and business owner Gwyneth Paltrow opened up this week about her personal experience with coronavirus.
In a new post on her Goop website, the 48-year-old celebrity revealed that ...
How to make four of Trevor Henderson’s internet cryptids
Kids, follow along with this video, to learn how to recreate four of Trevor Henderson’s most well-known creations.
Henderson is a Canadian illustrator, artist and writer, who has released ...
Iman breaks down 17 milestone looks from 1975 to today
In this video for Vogue, supermodel Iman takes us through milestone moments in her career, from 1975 to 2020, covering runway drama, Met Gala camaraderie and the blind date with David Bowie ...
Electronic: an exhibition dedicated to the club experience
WARNING: This video contains strobe effects.
With many of the world’s dance floors currently empty, the latest exhibition at London’s Design Museum, which evokes some of the same ...
Belfast: a modern heart embraced by mythical nature
Modern Belfast has a pace and bustle that you’ll find nowhere else in Northern Ireland.
From the city centre’s award-winning Titanic Belfast – a state-of-the-art multimedia museum – to walking ...
Seven exercises to improve circulation in legs and feet
This video is meant to expand your general knowledge about living a healthy life and is NOT a substitute for seeking medical advice. Please consult with your doctor before making ...
How one rabbit rescuer ended up with 10 pet bunnies
Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your ...
Five ways to evaluate if used clothing can be re-fashioned
In these ecologically sensitive times, re-fashioning and upcycling are becoming bona fide ways of self expression.
Re-fashioning concerns altering and adjusting already-owned clothing for a new look. Upcycling covers taking ...