"... A heavy bird on your fist that instantly becomes lighter than air." 11/14/18
The Female Falconers Finding Their Wings
Falconry thrills Lauren McGough. She's practiced the ancient tradition since she the age of 14 and is one of the very few American women to do so. Now, she's sharing her knowledge and passion with Jamaica Smith, a good friend and budding falconer eager to help rescued birds of prey.
A huge thanks to our guest editor this week, Portland Trail Blazer CJ McCollum. Stay tuned this week for new stories handpicked by CJ celebrating mentors inspiring the next generation.
Making the Thinnest Sheet of Paper in the World
In Japan, one company is taking paper thinner than it's ever been before. Hidaka Washi Ltd. creates paper as thin as human skin, using methods that date back a thousand years. The paper is then sent to museums and libraries around the world—including the British Museum and the Library of Congress—and is used to restore and protect books and works of art.
Myanmar's Kuthodaw Pagoda is a Buddhist shrine comprised of hundreds of inscribed stone tablets. From a distance, the surrounding stupas resemble a cluster of small temples. Combined, however, they form the entirety of Buddha's teachings.
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