It's homemade food ... from a vending machine

"A good cook is like a sorceress who dispenses happiness." 7/20/17 A Homemade Meal ... From a Vending Machine In Japan, vending machines generally sell beverages and simple, readymade provisions. But fresh curry over rice? You bet. In a country that prides itself on the freshness of its food, one vending machine owner (and rice farmer) has set a new standard for readymade fare. This Great Big Story was made in partnership with ANA.   Helping Refugees Heal Through Dance It's safe to say that Lydia Mathis is spending her summer vacation unlike any of her college classmates. This summer, the Belhaven University student is teaching dance to children as a volunteer at the Khanke Refugee Camp in Dohuk, Iraq.  Gamer of the Century: Meet the 'Pac-Man' Champion In 1999, Billy Mitchell was the first person to achieve a perfect score in "Pac-Man." His ability to reach the end of the game even stumped the game's creators and designers, who named him the "video game player of the century." Here's what he had to do to beat every level. 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