"And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul." 4/15/17
Gordon Hempton circles the globe recording vanishing sounds, including the most elusive of all: silence. In 2005, he resolved to find the quietest place in Washington's Hoh rainforest, itself a haven of silence. The area Hempton found is precisely one square inch. But that little bit of silence—which holds incredible value for the Earth—is endangered.
Cows Dig Jazz
Florida dairy farmer Ed Henderson has been playing the trombone since elementary school. And these days his audience, well, fits the scenery. Turns out, cows love jazz music. What began as a one-off backyard practice session, has turned into a regular gig that Henderson says entertains his audience of 6,800 or so cows.
The Soul Food Born of the Harlem Renaissance
Nothing beats the sweet and savory soul food combo that is chicken and waffles. But, was it meant for breakfast or dinner? To the man credited with the dish's creation: it was both.
The Bank That Uses Parmesan as Collateral
Italy's Credito Emiliano has taken the term "wheeling and dealing" quite literally. The bank accepts a particularly pungent form of collateral: parmesan cheese.
Skis of Glory: The Rise, Fall and Return of Ski Ballet
Before slopestyle skiing and the X Games, one sub-species of freestyle skiing ruled them all: ski ballet. You heard right—ballet ... on skis.
No comments:
Post a Comment