Korean hand-forged #bronzeware, or bangjja yugi, can take the form of pots, gongs, and more. #metal

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Patrol #dogs are being used to attack #prisoners in the US — leaving some scarred for life.#truecost

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The #crafting of a #Martinguitar includes carving,steamrolling, sanding, and more. #acoustic

Removing #nutmeg from #mace is a time-consuming and delicate process. #indianspices

Do you know how the #trendy #lavalamp is made? #howitsmade

There are only 33 master #craftspeople who can create the nuanced elements of Honma #golfclubs.

This #cymbal business has crafted #instruments for Ottoman sultans and #TheBeatles.

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Each step in the traditional #oongi-making process builds onto the next. #pottery #koreantraditions

Tone woods give Martin acoustic guitars their clear, one-of-a-kind sound. #acousticguitar

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Why 6 of the worlds most valuable oils are so expensive. #oil #soexpensive #businessinsider

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The labor that goes into making an #oboe makes it so expensive. #instruments #howitsmade

Only Five People Know The Secret To Making Zildjian’s Iconic Cymbals | Still Standing

From Business Insider. The Avedis Zildjian Company is the oldest cymbal maker in the world. For 400 years, the family business survived migration, a world war, and the worst economic crisis in America. For more information, go to Zildjian’s website. 00:00 – Intro 01:25 – Preparing The Metal 03:10 – Cupping And Cuttings 03:55 –…

These rare mushrooms can cost over $500 per kilogram. #mushrooms #Japan #masutake

Smartglasses Use ChatGPT To Help The Blind And Visually Impaired | 5G Playbook

From Business Insider. Envision Glasses are AI-powered smartglasses that help people who are blind or have low vision live more independently. This assistive wearable technology uses ChatGPT and Google Glass hardware to capture and convert the visual information around the user into speech. And thanks to more widespread 5G networks, these smartglasses are able to…

The x-shaped bracing inside Martin #guitars provides structural integrity without sacrificing tone.

Cardamom is known as the queen of spices, but what is it? #cardamom #indianspices #cooking

The World’s Oldest Cymbal Maker Crafted Cymbals for The Beatles, Armies and Sultans | Still Standing

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Why 6 Of The World’s Most Valuable Oils Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider

From Business Insider. From thousands of handpicked jasmine buds, processed into luxury perfumes, to a special type of nut in East Africa that becomes luscious shea butter, we explored some of the world’s most valuable oils. So how do things like rose petals and jasmine flowers become oil? And why are they so expensive? Chapter…

This lab transforms horse plasma into #antivenom, ensuring it’s safe for human use. #snakebite

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Did you know that mace and nutmeg come from the same fruit? #mace #indianspices #spices

We uncovered the stories behind some of the world’s most #expensive foods. #maplesyrup #sake

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Here’s why horseshoe crab blood is so valuable. 🧫 #horseshoecrab #science #medical

Ghana and Ivory Coast harvest 60% of the world’s cocoa. #Ghana #IvoryCoast #cocoa

How Connectivity Helped Turn This Entrepreneur’s Taste For Charcuterie Into A Profitable Business

From Business Insider. Sponsored by Spectrum Business YaYaYum Boards started in Ayesha Patel’s parents’ kitchen and has since grown into a thriving artisanal grazing business that caters to a growing number of customers and charcuterie enthusiasts. Ayesha has transformed her business idea into a reality through talent, hard work, and leveraging the power of connectivity…

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From Business Insider. From a 100-year-old chocolate factory in New York City, to warehouses in Madagascar producing most of the world’s vanilla, we traveled the globe to learn how some of the most popular favorite sweets are made. 0:00 Intro 0:22 Vanilla 17:03 Cocoa 29:11 Chocolate 41:33 Wagashi 52:44 Twinkies 1:04:05 Ben & Jerry’s Ice…

How army cooks make food for 800 soldiers. #army #food #soliders

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Snail farming has increased in #Italy by over 300% over the past two decades. #skincare #snailmucin

Only 30% of this farmer’s cocoa beans will be processed domestically. #Ghana #cocoa #chocolate

Today’s mole is a fusion of pre-Hispanic and European cuisines. #mole #mesoamerica #metate

Inside One Of The Most Intense Military Colleges In America. #military #army #westpoint

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Snail slime has healing properties, but more research is needed. #snailmucin #skincare #beauty

Mud wrestling competitions still draw crowds in India. #mudwrestling #martialarts #India

This woman has dedicated her life to preserving ancient #traditions and #cooking methods. #mole

Niche Cocoa Industry goes through 2 tons of their product every hour. #Ghana #cocoa #chocolate

So Expensive Food Season 3 Marathon | So Expensive | Business Insider

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At West Point, the kitchen staff serves over 13,000 meals a day to 4,400 #Army cadets. #lunch

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From Business Insider. Sponsored by Fidelity Generative AI was one of the year’s most notable tech disruptions. So, how can big moments in tech show up in an investment portfolio? In this episode of “Bright Ideas,” join host Rod Thill and Fidelity’s Adam Benjamin for a discussion of disruptions like AI – and how investment…

We are running out of places to put all of this #garbage. #recycling #InsiderBusiness

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Inside 6 Of The Most Intense Military Colleges In America, From West Point To Annapolis | Boot Camp

From Business Insider. Every year, thousands of high school graduates enroll in military academies and colleges, committing to four years of an intense military lifestyle filled with physical challenges and mental discipline. It’s a completely different experience than that of most of their peers who choose traditional colleges. And in the case of military service…

#Ghana grew 1 million tons of #cocoa in 2021, so why doesn’t it make more #chocolate?

To be a #Kushti wrestler, you have to maintain a very disciplined lifestyle. #mudwrestling #sports

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Cardamom’s steep price stems from its labor-intensive #harvesting and processing. #spices #cardamom

Dijon #mustard, originally #French, now largely uses globally sourced seeds. #France

It can take an entire week to make a professional #violinbow. 🎻 #handcrafted #musicalinstrument

Evangelina Aquino Luis’ version of #mole chichilo won her many awards. #recipe #mexicancuisine

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From Business Insider. We are running out of places to put the 2 billion metric tons of garbage humans make every year. But people, companies, and governments all over the world are trying to save it from landfills by putting it to good use or eliminating it altogether. Here are 16 stories about efforts to…

It takes about 5 minutes to make a #swissarmyknife. #pocketknife #howitsmade

How Colorado Springs Is Becoming A ‘Smart City’ | 5G Playbook

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Aljia Saidani has been making #pottery for 25 years using this 3,000-year-old method. #clay #craft

Farmers have to wait three years to harvest cardamom. #cardamom #India #spices

How 2 La-based Educators Went From Teaching Yoga In The Classroom To Opening Their Own Studio

From Business Insider. Sponsored by American Express Meet Jess Rhode and Danielle Marciano, former child educators turned owners of Child’s Pose, a Los Angeles-based yoga studio. They transformed their passion for yoga into a thriving studio and are supporting other small businesses along the way. The owners divide their responsibilities, creating a welcoming environment for…

A #metate is an ancient cooking tool used to grind ingredients for traditional mole. #mexicancuisine

One pair of wooden #clogs can take two hours to complete and will sell for about €50. #dutch #paint

The demand for #rattan goods is high — baskets can sell for over $100 internationally. #weaving

How chefs feed 100k fans at University of Michigan’s Big House. #food #Michigan #university

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Dijon mustard gets it’s sharp flavor from its seeds. #Dijonmustard #mustardseed #condiments

It can take up to a year for snails to reach adulthood. 🐌 #snailmucin #skincare #cosmetics

Here’s why #Ghana, the second-biggest producer of #cocoa, only earns about 2% of the industry.