Stuntin' from Syria to Sweden

"To do all your own stunts, you have to be so strong." 12/2/17 Ibrahim Althrian decided early in life to become a cowboy. As an adult, he developed a life as a professional stuntman, with a flourishing career across Syria, Lebanon, and beyond. However, as war broke out in Syria, Althrian was forced to flee his home country. Now, he continues to live out his dreams at High Chaparral, an amusement park in Sweden. Behold the Glory of the Garbage Plate It might look like, well, garbage, but there's an art to Rochester's infamous garbage plate. It starts off with sides—an impossible choice of french fries, home fries, macaroni salad or beans. Next comes the meat. Mending Memories at the Doll Hospital Instead of fixing flesh and bones, Hospital de Bonecas lovingly repairs and restores dolls and toys. Head doctor Manuela Cutileiro has got a pretty sweet operation, complete with a reception area, a plastic surgery room and a morgue.  The Michelangelo of Microsoft Excel When Tatsuo Horiuchi retired, he decided to try his hand at art. But instead of spending money on paints and brushes, Horiuchi used what he already had pre-installed on his computer—Microsoft Excel.  An Abandoned Château Stuck in Time Nestled in the countryside sits an abandoned castle that was once the hub of French aristocratic parties. Unfortunately, a violent fire in 1932 left the Château in ruins. While its fate remains uncertain, efforts are being made to return the castle to its former glory. 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