Inside flight attendant training for fires, crashes, and chaos
Flight attendants do more than serve drinks. They can fight fires, conduct evacuations, and give first aid.
Robin Lindsay
Senior Video Producer
How toys for adults became a $7+ billion US industry
Adults are the world's fastest-growing group of toy buyers. They're collecting Lego, plush toys, Hot Wheels, Barbies, Sonny Angel figurines, and more.
How a food blogger in Gaza cooks to feed children and stay alive
Before the war, Hamada Shaqoura was a food blogger. Now, he cooks to feed children and displaced families in Gaza. And he does it silently.
Why Louisiana's $1.3 billion shrimp industry could go extinct
Louisiana catches about 70 million tons of shrimp. But it's not enough to cover America's surging demand. Farmed imports cover the rest.
How a $1 billion gold kiwi breed saved New Zealand's industry
We visited New Zealand to see how it grows, picks, ships, and breeds its most prized kiwifruit.
7 of the most faked seafoods in the world
Seafood fraud is rampant globally. Your red snapper could be tilapia. That wild-caught salmon? Farm-raised. And criminal rings could be to blame.
How Africa's first caviar won over Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe
Aciepenser built a caviar business in Madagascar, one of the world's poorest countries. It's won over Michelin-starred chefs. How did they do it?
How the Netherlands makes 650 million kilos of Gouda a year
The Netherlands exports much of its Gouda cheese abroad. The country's 1.6 million dairy cows release ammonia, an emission that destroys nature areas.
Why people risk their lives to milk deadly snakes
Millions of people suffer from venomous snake bites every year. Billy Collett milks hundreds of deadly snakes a week to produce life-saving antivenom.
Is your food safe to eat? Why your wasabi, vanilla, and honey could be fake
Globally, the fraudulent food industry is worth $40 billion. Counterfeit foods fund criminal activities and can even harm consumers.
How Tabasco fills up to 700,000 bottles of hot sauce a day
Since 1868, McIlhenny Company has aged and bottled its hot sauce on Louisiana's Avery Island. But with disappearing marshes, its home is now at risk.
The true cost of our obsession with superfoods like avocado, açaí, and durian
The world can't get enough of so-called superfoods like avocado, açaí, and durian. But they may not be as wholesome as you think.
Why fake Rolexes hurt dealers in the $20 billion used watch industry
Used watches are now a $20 billion industry, and demand is growing. But dealers need to be careful of fake watches.
How millions are trapped in modern-day slavery at brick kilns in Pakistan
Families in Pakistan work dangerous jobs at brick kilns to pay off loans they take out from kiln owners. Many never escape the cycle of debt.
Inside Sri Lanka's deadly underground mines filled with rare jewels
Almost every gemstone in the world can be found in deep underground pits in Sri Lanka. But mining for the gems is dangerous — and can even be deadly.
Vanilla is the world's second-most expensive spice. So why do Madagascar's farmers live in poverty?
Madagascar grows an estimated 80% of the world's supply of vanilla. But vanilla farmers live in poverty as they face fluctuating prices and thieves.
Why tiny cactus bugs in red food dye are a $35 billion industry
Cochineals are tiny bugs that live on prickly pear cactuses. They make a red dye used in textiles, cosmetics, and foods like M&Ms and Yoplait yogurt.
Mezcal is now the fastest-growing liquor in the US. Why aren't Mexican producers cashing in?
The US market for mezcal overtook Mexico's in 2019. But as demand soars stateside, Mexican mezcal producers aren't making the big bucks.
Inside the floating tin mines that host one of the most dangerous jobs
Indonesia is the biggest exporter of raw tin, and most of it comes from Bangka and Belitung. But today, miners have moved to the sea, risking their lives to extract the ore underwater.
Jury Hears Final Arguments in Depp-Heard Trial
Attorneys have made their closing arguments in the defamation trial between actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. Here are the highlights.