Mongolia's sumo queen is grappling her way to the top

"I have always strived to be the best." 12/30/19 Mongolia's Sumo Queen Tuvshinjargal Bum-Erdene was always bigger than other kids. She got teased a lot growing up, but today, Bum-Erdene is thankful for her stature. She uses it to her advantage as a sumo wrestler in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Unfortunately, only males can compete at a professional level. But Bum-Erdene is hopeful the day will come when there are pro level events for women, too. The World's Largest Wurlitzer Organ is in This Pizza Shop When you dine at Organ Stop Pizza, you're in for a show. The Mesa, Arizona, restaurant is home to the largest Wurlitzer organ in the world. Organist Brett Valliant plays the massive instrument for patrons, with an accompanying light show. The restaurant, which opened in 1972, is unique today, but during the 1970s and '80s, there were well over 100 restaurants serving pizza and pipes across the United States. Georgia's Katskhi Pillar Is a Monastery in the Sky It's easy to spot the Katskhi pillar—it reaches up into the air like a skyscraper. This natural wonder is a limestone monolith dominating the hilly landscape in a remote part of Georgia. It's been a site of religious significance going back to Pagan times. At present, the Orthodox Georgian Church maintains a monastery at the breathtaking site. How to Host a Greener New Year's Eve Party Set the tone for a green new year with a party that's as responsible as it is fun. Read the complete guide here.  *Guides lead you to awesome discoveries in food, travel, experiences, and more. If you purchase any of the products we recommend in a Guide, Great Big Story may receive revenue. Listed prices are reflective of the time of publish.* 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