| Saving Baby Animals With the Milk Lab | | Milk—it's the elixir of life, the one food all mammals need to survive. At the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., one team of scientists is dedicated to studying all there is to know about the white gold. Working with specially trained mammals, these experts collect samples of milk from various species of animals to learn more about the origins of life. | | | Sunday Best: The Tradition of the Church Hat | | The church hat is more than just a fashion statement, it's a part of a long and cherished African American tradition. For hatmakers Evetta Petty, Kathy Anderson and Wanda Chambers, the church hat is a crown, and when a woman puts one on, she becomes a queen. | | | | | True Blue: Indigo Dyeing in Japan | | Real indigo-dyed clothing is not like the blue you know. Richer than the chemical blues used on most fabrics today, real indigo dye comes from a plant and has a surprising range of qualities: on fabric it is antibacterial, flame resistant and repels odor and dirt. Today, five farmers keep the tradition of growing indigo alive in Tokushima, Japan. | | | | Reviving an Ancient Mayan Ballgame | | Long before basketball and soccer, ancient Mayans were hitting the park to play rounds of Mesoamerican ballgame. Today, in Hidalgo, Mexico, a group of athletes are determined to bring back the ancient sport and honor the traditions of their ancestors. | | | | | |
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