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Minding the Gap

Skateboarding has re-entered the spotlight in recent years after its initial boom in the 90s. This film outlines the importance of this creative and athletic outlet for three young men growing up in Rockford, IL. For these three kids, it's not just a way to pass the day, it's the only way to get through it.

The More You Know

The 442nd Infantry Regiment, a largely Japanese American unit that served during WWII, did so while their families were held in internment camps. Their motto was "Go for Broke" and they were the most decorated unit in U.S. military history.
The word "muscle" comes from a Latin term meaning "little mouse."
Mr. and Mrs. came from the words master and mistress.
The largest volcano in the solar system is three times taller than Mount Everest.

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