What you may have missed this past summer...

"You raze the old to raise the new." 9/2/17 Missed a few Great Big Stories this summer? No problem, we've got your back. Here's your chance to catch up before the heat of the season subsides. Sounds of the Nightmare Machine What happens when a horror movie composer and a guitar maker join forces? They create the world's most disturbing musical instrument. Jellied Eels, Anyone? Now give this one a chance, okay? Jellied eels are one of London's most traditional pub dishes. Yes, you read that right—jellied eels. You see, back in the 18th century, London's River Thames was filled to the brim with eels. Not only were these slippery species easy to catch, they were cheap and nutritious.   Eco-Friendly DIY Homes Fit for a Hobbit In Pembrokeshire, Wales, the cutest, handmade houses have been popping up around the county. These wee homes, made of natural, locally sourced materials and scavenged bits from the surrounding countryside, embody low-impact living. Needless to say, the Bagginses would approve.  A Taste So Sweet, a Smell So Rotten: The Pungent Joys of Durian Durian has been described as the most foul-smelling fruit in the world. Its aroma has been compared to raw sewage, rotting flesh and smelly gym socks. But for its fans, there is nothing better in this world.   Who Needs Roads When You Can Cruise Through Canals? Most of us town-and-city dwellers spend our days pounding hard, paved ground. But in Giethoorn, Holland, residents float through canals. Built without roads, a series of waterways and bridges connect the town's 2,400 residents. This infrastructure has even earned the town the nickname "Little Venice."   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