Episodes
William and the Windmill
His name is William Kamkwamba, and his story is nothing short of remarkable. Using scraps from a local junkyard in Malawi, he created something that harnessed the wind - and changed his life. The villagers thought he was crazy, but when the lights went on, the world noticed.
His name is William Kamkwamba, and his story is nothing short of remarkable. Using scraps from a local junkyard in Malawi, he created something that harnessed the wind - and changed his life. The villagers thought he was crazy, but when the lights went on, the world noticed.
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Saving the Devadasi
Each year in India half a million pilgrims converge to worship the deity Yellamma, during the ceremonies, young girls are dedicated as Devadasi or 'temple servants.' Girls are married to the deity and must spend their lives serving the deity, including catering to the sexual needs of men in the community. The Rescue Foundation Mumbai, houses 50 rescued brothel workers, most of whom are under the age of 18.
Each year in India half a million pilgrims converge to worship the deity Yellamma, during the ceremonies, young girls are dedicated as Devadasi or 'temple servants.' Girls are married to the deity and must spend their lives serving the deity, including catering to the sexual needs of men in the community. The Rescue Foundation Mumbai, houses 50 rescued brothel workers, most of whom are under the age of 18.
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Forbidden Fruit
'Turtle Meat can cure cancer!' - In China's Guangzhou area, such traditional wisdom is widespread. There the markets stock exotic and endangered animals destined for restaurant menus, pharmacists and pet cages.
'Turtle Meat can cure cancer!' - In China's Guangzhou area, such traditional wisdom is widespread. There the markets stock exotic and endangered animals destined for restaurant menus, pharmacists and pet cages.
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Tobacco Cutters
Alvin Stamper, 26, defends his title as the tobacco cutting champion at the Garrard County Tobacco Cutting Competition. At the end of every summer during the tobacco harvest, men gather to compete against each other to see who is the fastest at cutting the crop before it is hung in the barns to cure.
Alvin Stamper, 26, defends his title as the tobacco cutting champion at the Garrard County Tobacco Cutting Competition. At the end of every summer during the tobacco harvest, men gather to compete against each other to see who is the fastest at cutting the crop before it is hung in the barns to cure.
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