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Joshua Marin, reviving the art of cobbling in Chicago
Joshua Marin, a 20-year-old cobbler from Chicago, is transforming worn-out shoes into stylish, customized footwear, combining craftsmanship and sneaker culture.
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The Wonders of Chicago: History, Architecture, and Culture
Discovering Chicago, USA:From the majestic mountains of South Asia, our next destination is the bustling city of Chicago in the American Midwest. Hop aboard the iconic "L" transport to explore the vibrant streets of downtown Chicago,...
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Landmarks - Jin Mao Spiderman
JIN MAO SPIDERMAN THIS IS SERIAL SKYSCRAPER CLIMBER, FRENCHMAN ALAIN ROBERT. WHAT HE AND THIS PROGRAM HAVE IN COMMON IS A PASSION FOR MONUMENTAL LANDMARKS, NATURAL AND MAN MADE. THIS TIME DRESSED IN A SPIDERMAN COSTUME, THE TINY...
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Amazing Facts And Innovations About Pizza
Weird History Food is delivering some Pizza Innovations to your eyes. Immigrants to the United States brought their staple food with them, and pizza became a sensation in their new country, with the first pizzeria in the US opening for...
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Movie Palaces: Escaping Hardship in the Glamour of Cinema
The creation of movie palaces during the Great Depression and World Wars provided a much-needed escape for people of all backgrounds. These opulent theaters offered a taste of luxury, allowing ordinary citizens to experience the grandeur...
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The Top 4 MEGAREGIONS Of The United States: How These Regions Dominate The Country
The United States is comprised of 50 full states and a handful of territories. But over the last few decades, a new concept has risen to explain regions that are interconnected despite state or even international borders: the megaregion....
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The NEXT Top MEGAREGIONS Of The United States
You all loved the first megaregions episode so much, I decided to follow it up with the NEXT top megaregions! While the Northern California, Florida, and Cascadia megaregions aren't quite as prominent as the top four, they each still...
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Mothman in Popular Culture
John Keel's book "The Mothman Prophecies" and its 2002 film adaptation significantly popularized the Mothman legend beyond Point Pleasant. Keel, a journalist and paranormal investigator, visited Point Pleasant in 1966 to investigate...
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What are Wild Coyotes Doing in the Big City?
Chicago is the third-largest city in the U.S., and one of the country’s most diverse. There’s a secret subculture here that’s growing larger by the year but lurks out of sight in shadow — coyotes! More than 4,000 of these canines prowl...
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La mortífera ola de calor
Las olas de calor se forman cuando un área de altas presiones se detiene en una región. La ola de calor que golpeó Chicago trajo consigo un clima soleado tropical caluroso y sus efectos fueron devastadores.
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Step Back History
How Did We Get the 8-hour Work Day?
If you worked an 8 hour work day today. You have a lot of people who protested and even died to get it. Let's celebrate International Worker's Day by telling their story.
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A New Life for Old Theaters as Multi-Use Spaces
The Art House Convergence has become a vital resource for community-based, mission-driven cinemas, fostering a renewed appreciation for independent theaters. Over the past decade, there has been a resurgence in the number of these...
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Preserving the Magic: The Struggle to Save Historic Theaters
The decline of traditional movie theaters resulted significant cultural loss, as the shared experience of watching films in grand, communal spaces fades. With the rise of streaming platforms, fewer films are shown in theaters,...
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Killer Heat Wave
Heat waves form when an area of high pressure becomes stationary over a region. The heat wave that struck Chicago brought hot sunny tropical weather, but its effects were devastating. Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. A heat...
Visual Learning Systems
Describing Climate
In this video students will learn how to obtain information to describe the climate of different locations on the planet. Live-action video helps students understand some of the different features of climate including temperature,...
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Malcolm Evans, transforming food access in Chicago with Fresh Moves
Meet Malcolm Evans, farm manager at Urban Growers Collective, as he shares how the Fresh Moves Mobile Market brings healthy food to food deserts in Chicago, making a positive impact in the community.
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Joshua Marin, the teen cobbler transforming sneaker culture
Meet Joshua Marin, a 20-year-old cobbler revitalizing the craft by blending traditional skills with sneaker culture. Discover how he's turning worn shoes into stylish kicks!
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Skyscrapers for Kids | Bedtime History
Discover the awe-inspiring world of skyscrapers in our latest video! From the towering heights of the Burj Khalifa to the architectural marvel of One World Trade Center, explore how these giants of engineering transform city skylines....
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Bessie Coleman for Kids | Bedtime History
Bessie Coleman was a trailblazing aviator and the first African American woman and first Native American woman to hold a pilot's license. Born in 1892 in Texas, Bessie faced racial and gender barriers in her pursuit of aviation. She...
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Kareem Wells, the king of the Mitzvahs
Discover the inspiring journey of Kareem Wells, who transformed his life from hardship to becoming a celebrated entertainer for Bar Mitzvahs.
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Barack Obama: A Legacy of Hope and Change
Explore the journey of Barack Obama, the first Black president of the United States. Discover his achievements, from the Affordable Care Act to his leadership in global issues, and learn how his story continues to inspire future...
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Meet Hip-Hop’s First (and only) Cross-Stitch Artist
Explore the unexpected fusion of cross-stitch artistry and the world of hip-hop fashion with Emma McKee, also known as Stitch Gawd.
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Challenging maternity care norms through art
Explore Michelle Hartney’s powerful art project, 'Mother's Right', that confronts the high maternal mortality rate and birth practices in the U.S.
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Famous United States Attractions
Dr. Forrester explores several cities and towns in the United States and attractions that make those cities famous.