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300 cosmetic procedures are performed monthly in East Frisia, reflecting the growing popularity of lip fillers fueled by social media.
On August 15, 1971, President Nixon suspended the dollar's convertibility into gold, marking a significant shift in the global financial system.
Every second, 57 mobile phones are sold worldwide, surpassing the number of toothbrushes in circulation.
César Ritz was born on February 23, 1850, in Niederwald, Switzerland, the youngest of 13 children in a family that lived modestly without electricity or running water.
Edison and Westinghouse battle to provide electricity for America, leading to a flawed electric chair execution.
5,000 Western tourists visit North Korea each year, but the regime's increasing suspicion limits their experiences and enforces strict regulations.
Every year, world demand for tomatoes grows by 3%, with expectations that consumption will rise significantly as China begins to embrace tomato sauce.
Planned obsolescence in electronics is exemplified by companies like Apple and Samsung, which design products like the iPhone and Samsung TVs to fail and encourage frequent upgrades.
At the age of 12, Andrew Carnegie begins working for a local railroad in Pittsburgh, setting the foundation for his future in the steel industry.
Mega Air features the Irish Air Corp flying a huge engineering bridge via helicopter.
Fujifilm faces challenges as an international brand with profits in the millions during the millennium.
MDMA was discovered in 1912, while psilocybin has been used in mushrooms for thousands of years, reflecting a long history of psychedelic substances.
Three children undergo experimental treatments over two years in the fight against cancer, risking their lives for potential breakthroughs in therapy.
Astrophysicist Gernot Grömer leads the Austrian Space Forum's AMADEE-24 mission in 2024, simulating Mars conditions to prepare for future space travel.
Chinese medical teams have been treating patients in Zanzibar for 50 years, adapting their practices to meet local healthcare needs.
Ludovic-Mohamed Zahed fights for a more inclusive Islam for gay Muslims in France.
Three American Christians, including Apollo 15 astronaut Colonel James Irwin, search for Noah's Ark on Mount Ararat, believing its discovery would validate biblical accounts.
This revealing program shows how money corrupts science and the importance of integrity.
The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow cost one billion dollars to build and symbolizes the renewed power of the Russian Orthodox Church in politics.
Organ transplant waitlists in the United States highlight the critical imbalance between the demand for organs and the limited supply, leading to tragic patient stories.
The cannabis industry in the United States has rapidly evolved into a legitimate business, with over 60% of Americans living in states where marijuana is legal.
This episode features a clash between Darwinism and creationism, highlighting their key arguments.
Minor Cooper Keith, an American industrialist, significantly shaped Central America's economies through railroad construction and banana exports, while facing accusations of exploitation.
Scientists in the 1960s separated twins at birth to study their development without informing their adoptive families or the twins themselves.
Only 40 pilgrims attended the Apostle's festivity on July 25, 1867, marking a low point in the history of the Camino de Santiago.
100 women in Chitral, Pakistan, use their embroidery skills to create a fashion line that challenges traditional gender roles and boosts their income.
The cruise industry faces significant challenges related to environmental impacts and health risks, as more ocean-liners dock in European ports post-pandemic.
Six families receive £26,000 each, the UK benefits cap, to start their own businesses and leave the benefits system behind.
Hairdresser Donna faces renovation costs while Lorraine sets up a market stall amid dramatic changes.
Warren Buffett began tracking stock prices at age 8, later becoming one of the most respected billionaires in American finance.
Over 35,000 people in 32 countries work for Goldman Sachs, a bank accused of manipulating markets and profiting during the financial crisis.
In the exclusion zones of Chernobyl and Fukushima, individuals confront ongoing challenges and daily routines while living in areas of high radioactivity.
25 years ago, Fletcher Chouinard founded FCD Surfboards, which has since focused on creating durable and eco-friendly surfboards.
Mecca and Medina serve as pivotal religious centers in Saudi Arabia, influencing both the nation's identity and the interpretation of Islam among its leaders.
4,500 Saxons were reportedly executed by Charlemagne in 782 as part of his campaign to suppress paganism and consolidate his power.
On January 1, 2014, 3D Cannabis in Denver recorded over a thousand customers waiting for the first legal recreational marijuana sales in Colorado.
15 to 30% of wood sold globally is estimated to be of illegal origin, often sourced from trees felled without permits or in prohibited zones.
11 million Christians remain in the Middle East today, a sharp decline from one in four people in the early 20th century.
More than 100 million blood donations are collected each year worldwide, with a significant portion sold to private companies for profit.
Alexander Neich Oganov, a farmer and spiritual leader, has seven children and 14 grandchildren living in a small settlement near Lake Baikal.
June 19th marks the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas finally learned of their freedom, a moment now celebrated as Juneteenth.
Life on Earth is argued to have originated from intelligent design rather than random processes, challenging traditional scientific materialism.
Over a billion Muslims pray five times a day towards Mecca, but new research suggests the true origins of Islam may lie elsewhere.
Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi covers 20,000 square meters and can accommodate up to 7,000 people in its main hall at one time.
Richard Dawkins is described as a man who has waged war on religion, blaming it for much of the violence in the world.
During the length of the film, nearly 13 million bottles of plastic will have been sold by the Coca-Cola group throughout the world.
3,000 pounds (US$3,750) were extorted from a 17-year-old in Scotland before he took his own life, marking a tragic case of sextortion.
One in 5,000 boys is born with muscular dystrophy, a condition that affects Gabriel, who relies on medical advancements like CRISPR for hope.
