Metal matters

"We want to remain an inspiration." 7/26/18 Heavy Metal Hijabis The town of Garut in Western Java, Indonesia is a quiet place—that is, until Voice of Baceprot takes the stage. While most people in the town live tranquil, pastoral lives, teenagers Firdda, Widia and Euis thrash out and rock hard.  For These Twins, Distance Is Only Relative Living apart in New York City's hustle and the verdant peace of the Pacific Northwest doesn't stop identical twin sisters Katia Teirstein and Jasmine Leiselsen from doing pretty much everything together. They're coworkers in Katia's law practice, co-conspirators in one another's dreams and devoted competitors on their Peloton bikes.   This Great Big Story is by Peloton.  The Animal Ready for Its Selfie When you visit Rottnest Island, be prepared to smile. The island is home to the largest viable population of quokkas—small wallabies that are cute and camera ready. These furry creatures have become the latest internet sensation, as visitors from all over the world travel to Rottnest for a chance to cheese with one.  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