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"Take a walk with a turtle. And behold the world in pause." 6/5/18 This Tortoise Could Be Extinct in 20 Years Endemic to the dry southern forests of Madagascar, the radiated tortoise has an incredibly long lifespan—the oldest tortoise on record reached an estimated 188 years of age. But due to hunting and the illegal pet trade, the species has seen a 50 percent decrease in their population over the past decade.  Exploring Budapest In Three Drinks In Budapest, three drinks reign supreme: palinka, unicum and soda water. Grab a drink with us as we discover the secrets behind the spirits of Hungary.   This Great Big Story was made in partnership with the Hungarian Tourism Agency. Turning Gas Guzzlers Into Clean Cars What are you doing to help the environment on World Environment Day? In Mexico City, more than 3.5 million cars navigate the streets, plazas and avenues of North America's most populous urban area. Enter engineer/auto mechanic Alvaro de la Paz and computer scientist Hector Ruiz. Together, they're transforming old gasoline-fueled automobiles into electric cars.    View this email in your browser.  Copyright © 2018 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