She can remember life as a newborn

"Nothing is ever really lost to us as long as we remember it." 4/21/18 You might think you have a good memory, but it doesn't come close to Rebecca Sharrock's brain bank. Born with a rare condition called highly superior autobiographical memory (H.S.A.M.), Rebecca is able to recall every single day of her life from 12 days old to present day with remarkable accuracy. Beware the Executioner at Harlem's Apollo Theater Based in Harlem's Apollo Theater, Amateur Night is a talent competition recognized for launching the careers of icons like Michael Jackson and James Brown. But, before any of them became the music legends they are today, they had to face the wrath of one especially hard-to-please audience.  Hip-Hop's Cross-Stitch Gawd You know the number three stitched on the back of Chance the Rapper's denim jacket? How about the bright bomber worn by Lil Yachty? They're all crafted at the hands of Emma McKee, hip-hop's first (and only) cross-stitch artist.  Saving India's Most Sacred River Each year, about 8 million tons of flowers are dumped into India's rivers. Unfortunately, pesticides and other chemicals mix with the water and pollute the ecosystem. Enter HelpUsGreen, an organization that turns the waste flowers into upcycled products.   The Champions of Hollerin' For nearly half a century, Spivey's Corner, North Carolina has made a name for itself as the epicenter of good ol' time hollerin'. But what exactly does hollerin' entail? Well, hear us out ... Copyright © 2018 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