Take a dip in a disappearing desert lagoon

"Those who dare take risks shall fulfill their passions." 8/11/17 Lagoons Among Dunes: Brazil's Disappearing Desert Oases With large expanses of sweeping sand dunes, Lençóis Maranhenses might appear to be your average desert. But for six months of the year, crystal blue lagoons turn the arid region into a cool summer hot spot.  Braille Trails: Helping the Visually Impaired Experience Nature At age 11, Evan Barnard became passionate about Braille nature trails that help the visually impaired enjoy the outdoors without assistance. So he built one himself. Now, he's got an online community devoted to finding and sharing information about Braille trails all over the world. TGI Fridays Launched as New York's First Singles Bar You may know it now as the popular suburban chain restaurant, but back in the day, TGI Fridays was THE PLACE to be if you were young and single in New York City. Alan Stillman, a former perfume salesman, opened the flagship bar and restaurant in 1965 on the Upper East Side.  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