These flowers are out of this world

"Space is the breath of art." 9/13/17 Launching Flowers Into Outer Space When it comes to flower arrangements, Japanese artist Makoto Azuma is quite literally pushing the boundaries out of this world. It all started 20 years ago, when the one-time rock musician took a part-time job at a flower shop. The experience made him think: "If flowers symbolize Earthly beauty, how can I push nature's boundaries?" His answer: bring flowers to outer space.  Behold the Cornucopia of Budapest's Great Market Hall Any major metropolis worth its salt should have a reputable food market. And Budapest's Great Market Hall is no exception. As the Hungarian capital's largest and oldest indoor market, this spectacular collection of food vendors offers a taste for any palate. Hungarian food writer and cookbook author Zsófia Mautner takes us on a tour of this one-of-a-kind urban foodie mecca. This Great Big Story was made in partnership with the Hungarian Tourism Agency. Learning the Ropes With a Family of Alaskan Bell Ringers On a remote Alaskan island chain, ringing church bells involves more than simply pulling a rope. At the Holy Ascension Cathedral in Unalaska, Alaska, there are multiple bells, many strings, and one highly trained bell-ringer.  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