Great Big Story

In 2002, Jason Padgett was the victim of a vicious beating outside a karaoke bar in Tacoma, Washington. Upon regaining consciousness, Padgett’s sight was forever altered by a condition called acquired savant syndrome. The brain trauma opened his eyes to an entirely new world—one filled with patterns and strobes, like a stop-motion film. This is a fascinating story into the hidden power of the mind and one man’s inspiring tale of courage and personal triumph.

At EDION Arena Osaka in Tokyo, Japan, the most fearless Japanese female wrestlers compete in the most brutal of battles in Joshi Pro-Wrestling. Watch as icons Thekla and Momo share the obstacles they face in being two of the best athletes in one of the HARDEST sports.

Before GIFs, there was the dancing baby. During homeroom, there were Lisa Frank folders, and after school ... there was laser tag. Who brought these '90s gems to life? Meet the grown-ups behind your childhood favorites in this totally tubular series.

Amaryllis Fox recounts her transition out of the CIA