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Why Cork Is a Go-To Sustainable Material for More Than Just Wine Stoppers

The bark of cork trees is mostly used for wine stoppers, but it has other uses in sneakers and trains.
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What's the Link Between Sneakers, Happy Hour and Infrastructure?

You can find a relationship between any three things by asking the right questions and connecting the dots. In this final episode of the Connect the Dots series, Teneille Gibson explains the link between the sneakers you wear, the wine you drink and the trains you ride.
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The Surprising Connection Between Face Masks, Plastic Surgery, and Climate Change

How can face masks, plastic surgery, and climate change possibly be connected? DS Shin, digital video producer at NBC Chicago, took a deep dive into these topics, talking to meteorologist Iisha Scott, a Chicago plastic surgeon, and more. Watch the video to find out how these very different topics are related.
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How the War in Ukraine Could Impact College Tuition

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sent various markets into disarray, and that volatility could impact the cost of a college tuition for students in the United States.
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What's the Connection Between Surfing, Student Loans, and Grocery Bags?

Is there any connection between surfing, student loans and grocery bags? NBC San Diego’s Dana Williams tries to find out in this episode of Connect the Dots.
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This SoCal Man Quit His Job to Become a Plant Street Vendor. Here's How.

When Jesse Aleman’s job as a concrete pourer started gnawing away at his happiness, he decided to make a change. He now sells plants all over Southern California from a street cart — and is going viral on TikTok while doing so.
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Why This Man Left His Job as a Concrete Pourer to Sell Plants

Jesse Aleman’s job as a concrete pourer was affecting his mental health. So he made a big change: He quit his job and started selling plants from a street cart. And he achieved viral TikTok fame in the process.
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What Do Street Vending, Brunch, and House Plants Have in Common?

Street vending, brunch, and house plants have more in common than you may think. In this episode of “Connect the Dots,” Fernando Hurtado ends up on #PlantTok, meets a street vendor selling plants, and learns about why some black plastic can’t be recycled.
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The Surprising Links Between Food Deserts, Concerts and Lightbulbs

How are food deserts, concerts and lightbulbs related? LX News storyteller Cody Broadway connects the dots — touching on Farm Aid concerts, the growing problem of “food swamps” and the invention of the LED lightbulb.
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Eating Cactus Can Help with Hangovers. Here's Why

The plant’s spines may be intimidating, but behind a cactus’ rough outer shell is a powerful source of nutrients that can help with a lot of things, including hangovers.
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