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Prepare for world domination. 8/4/18 Inspired by "Mobile Suit Gundam," one of the most popular anime series in Japan, engineer Masaaki Nagumo began building his very own larger-than-life robots. Each is fully operational and can be controlled by the user from within. The Footballer Tackling Stereotypes Chloe Molloy is a rising football star in the Women's Australian Football League. A combination of rugby, football and soccer, AFL is a staple in Australian culture. Although once only played professionally by men, in 2017, a women's team was officially created, allowing Chloe to fulfill her childhood dream. Now, she's breaking barriers and tackling stereotypes one touchdown at a time. An Oasis In the Midst of a Food Desert When Reverend Richard Joyner began to take notice of the increasing number of funerals he was presiding over in rural Conetoe, North Carolina, he knew something needed to be done. Without access to affordable food and produce, the town was considered a food desert. With the help of the community, Reverend Joyner began a local farm to provide residents with fresh fruit and vegetables at an affordable price. The Legendary Voice Behind Movie Trailers You've never seen his face, but you'd know those booming bass tones anywhere. With over 100 movie trailers under his belt, Redd Pepper is the voice behind all your favorite blockbuster hits.  In Tokyo, These Trains Jingle All the Way While most train stations alert passengers with basic dings and dongs, metro riders in Japan are treated to uniquely crafted melodies. Minoru Mukaiya is the mastermind behind these jingles—he's made around 200 distinct chimes for over 110 stations.  Copyright © 2018 Great Big Story, LLC, All rights reserved.You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the Great Big Story newsletter. View this email in your browser.  Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list