Respect your (reptilian) elders

"When you're over the hill, you begin to pick up speed." 10/14/17 Meet Mr. Mack, an Aldabra tortoise at Zoo Boise. With the potential to live up to 150 years in age, these slow-moving guys boast one of the longest lifespans of any creature on the planet. Sadly, habitat destruction and climate change have left this species vulnerable. Whatever Happened to 'The Adventures of Pete and Pete'? Nickelodeon's hit show "The Adventures of Pete and Pete" was one of the most lovable kids shows of the '90s, documenting the surreal, absurdist world of two TV brothers with the same name, Big Pete and Little Pete. We caught up with actors Mike Maronna and Danny Tamberelli on their old set in South Orange, New Jersey to hear first-hand secrets from the show. Summiting Mountains Without Sight Scaling the world's tallest mountains is a feat in and of itself—doing it while blind is extraordinary. Erik Weihenmayer is the first blind rock climber to summit the tallest peak in every continent, Mount Everest included.  Gourmet Worms: The Amazon's Secret Ingredient For plenty of folks, eating bugs can feel like an exotic (and sometimes frightening) novelty, but much of the world regularly indulges in the plentiful, protein-rich invertebrates. In Ecuador's Amazon rainforest, certain insects are appreciated as true delicacies, including a regional special: chontacuro. The Man, the Myth, the Cube Since the 1980s, the Rubik's Cube has captivated the minds of puzzle solvers around the globe. Think you have what it takes to crack the code? Take it up with the master himself. This Great Big Story was inspired by Genesis.  Copyright © 2017 Great Big Story, LLC, All rights reserved.You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the Great Big Story newsletter. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list