Wednesday, September 6, 2017

A 16,000-horned collection unlike any other

"Dare to be the person you were designed to be." 9/6/17

For Montana's 'Antlerman,' an Endless Hunt

Nothing gets Jim Phillips going like antlers—lots and lots of antlers. But this collector is no killer. For the past 59 years, he's been scouring the hills of southwestern Montana in pursuit of local elk, deer and antelope antlers that the animals shed each season. In that time, the self-proclaimed "Antlerman" has amassed over 16,000 specimens and built a shrine attached to his home to show off his impressive collection. 

How 'Rotten' Grapes Become Hungary's Transcendent Tokaji Wine

In the world of sweet wines, Hungary's Tokaji reigns supreme. King Louis XIV even dubbed it, "king of wines." But what separates this regal liquid from the rest? Winemaker István credits the layers of volcanic rock under the furmint grape vines for the wine's balanced, minerally mouthfeel. And he would know. Szepsy's family has been making sweet wines in the Tokaji region for 500 years.

This Great Big Story was made in partnership with the Hungarian Tourism Agency.

Green With Happiness: Meet the Jolly Green Lady of Brooklyn

Everything in Elizabeth Sweetheart's life is green. From her bright green hair, to her self-dyed green overalls, the New York City artist has earned her moniker, "the Green Lady." Elizabeth was inspired to wear green after an emotional trip to Florida with her father. Today, she continues to uphold the tradition because of the joy it brings those around her.

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