Thursday 18 January 2018

A mailbox... underwater?

"Life looks better underwater." 1/18/18

Japan's Post Box Under the Sea

The Japanese town of Susami needed a boost in tourism. The answer? An underwater mailbox. No kidding.

This Great Big Story was made in partnership with ANA.

Tamales in the Delta? How a Mexican Delicacy Became a Mississippi Staple

Consider the tamale—a humble, yet tasty Mexican dish of steamed corn husk filled with meat, veggies, cheese and other delectable ingredients. But little did you know that this Mesoamerican staple long ago made its way to the great state of Mississippi. This is a food story that begins (and ends) with family. 

Strength in Numbers: How Data Drives Innovation and Human Performance

These days, data science is everywhere—down to the shoes on your feet. No one knows that better than Keith Stern, Head of Research and Analysis at Reebok Innovation. He and his team are using advanced performance tracking to help athletes break records—sometimes by milliseconds. By applying data to the design process, Reebok is shaping the running shoes of the future.
 
This Great Big Story is a paid contribution by Reebok.

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