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A remote Australian cattle rancher turned a lost pocket knife into a thriving handcraft business that keeps his mind clear. Bodie Hill now crafts custom blades from local timber on his isolated 52,000-hectare station, booked solid until March.
A Cambridge cheese shop has been importing artisan cheeses since 1978, and their secret weapon is hiding in the basement. Formaggio Kitchen keeps hundreds of specialty cheeses aging perfectly in their own climate-controlled cave.
For 30 years, a Rio de Janeiro craftsman has been making affordable World Cup trophy replicas that bring joy to fans worldwide. His handmade creations range from $1 to $100 and have reached soccer legends like Pelé and Ronaldinho.
Sydney Jones sweeps up shattered safety glass from Bay Area car break-ins and transforms it into beautiful jade-green earrings. Her kitchen-top kiln keeps glass out of landfills while turning an ugly crime into wearable art.
