How high would you climb for tea?

The climb is always worth it. 7/1/19 The Journey to the World's Most Remote Teahouse If you want to drink a cup of tea at the Huashan Teahouse on Mount Hua, you're going to have to put in the effort to get there. The journey starts with a 20-minute cable car ride. Next comes a hike up steep, uneven terrain and across narrow paths where a misstep could be fatal. This Great Big Story was made possible by GEICO. Surfing the Amazon River's Endless Wave The indigenous people who live along the Amazon River in Brazil have a word for the tidal bore that rushes in the river from the Atlantic Ocean. They call the wave Pororoca, which translates into big roar. It's risky to surf the Pororoca because it is full of debris as well as snakes and piranha. But surfer Serginho Laus has mastered what is one of the longest waves in the world. Unexpected Stories Behind Your Favorite Video Games Did the CIA create a video game that gave people seizures and night terrors? What happened to "The Hobbit's" missing hero? And why does Mario have that mustache? Join us as we explore the bizarre histories behind your favorite video games in Great Big Story's Emmy® nominated series, 8 Bit Legacy. Dust off that Atari and get ready to play. View this email in your browser.  Copyright © 2019 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