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Meet Suborno Bari, the world’s youngest professor, a child prodigy and maths and science genius who became a university professor at just 7 years old. Now at 12, the Einstein of our time, is studying at New York University as a student after finishing high school in record time.
In this Great Big Story, we dive into his extraordinary journey, exploring how he became a professor so young and how he's navigating life as both a student and a teacher.
00:00 - Introduction
00:39 - Early Life
01:40 - Realizing Suborno's Gift
02:36 - School Life
03:20 - 7-Year-Old Professor
03:53 - Reaction to First Lesson Taught
04:21 - Being a Professor/Teacher
05:19 - Youngest Student at New York University
06:21 - Meeting Dr. Kovan Pillai
06:59 - Parents and Future Hopes
Producer - Sofia Couceiro
Editor - Matt Taylor
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From designing mazes to inventing cotton candy, this Great Big Story compilation dives into some of the most unusual jobs from our past videos. Meet the people behind these extraordinary careers and discover how their unique roles shape the world in unexpected ways.
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Blindfolded speedrunning and WORLD records... meet Bubzia, the Zelda, Dead or Alive, Final Fantasy, and Super Mario-loving Nintendo gamer. Using only sound and memory, he's conquered SM64's toughest challenges faster than anyone in history - including an insane 120-star blindfolded run in 11 hours and 22 minutes.
We meet the man behind the blindfold, as he transitions to becoming a full-time gamer, and get an exclusive masterclass on how to speedrun, with top tips and secrets that helped turn him into a gaming legend. Finally, the Great Big Story team put his coaching to the test as he trains two of our producers for their own blindfolded Super Mario challenge. Can they pull it off?
00:00 Meet Bubzia: The Blindfolded Speedrunner
01:19 How Bubzia Plays Without Sight
02:32 Intense Speedruns
03:11 Gamer to World Record Holder
04:00 Mastering Super Mario 64
05:50 What It Takes...
06:27 Becoming A Pro Gamer
08:02 Speedrun Masterclass: Tips and Secrets
10:10 Steve & Matt: The Challenge
Lead Producer & Editor - Steven Kelly
Producer - Annabel Fraser
Camera - Steven Kelly & Matt Taylor
Graphics - Will Minns
Credits: Games Done Quick USA, ESA Sweden, RTA Japan, Runnerguy 489, LRXC, Livi, Hamid_Scorpian, Player 5
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Football is a game of vision... but not for Jake Olson. In 2015, we met the remarkable Trojan snapper, who played completely blind after losing his sight to cancer. He relied on touch, muscle memory, and trust to make every play count.
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Why are most magicians men? Meet Laura London, a world-class sleight of hand artist and the first female chair of the Magic Circle. Discover the untold history of women in magic, from forgotten pioneers to bold trailblazers, as Laura shares her story of breaking barriers in a male-dominated craft.
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Embark on an epic journey to some of the world’s most fascinating and remote destinations. From sipping tea atop China's perilous Mount Hua to mailing a letter underwater in Japan, and from dodging trains in Thailand’s bustling Maeklong Market to discovering a sustainable floating home off Canada’s coast, these stories take you to the edge of adventure. Plus, don’t miss the trek to Britain’s most remote pub, where the journey is just as rewarding as the pint waiting at the end.
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Why are most magicians men? Meet Laura London, a world-class sleight of hand artist and the first female chair of the Magic Circle. Discover the untold history of women in magic, from forgotten pioneers to bold trailblazers, as Laura shares her story of breaking barriers in a male-dominated craft.
0:00 Where are all the female magicians?
0:28: We meet Laura London
1:26: Sophie Lloyd, Jenny Winstanley and Raymond... the disappearing act
2:47 Laura's magical journey
4:17 The only independent magic shop in London
5:40 The Magic Circle
6:33 Turning the tide with young female magicians
Editor - Matt Taylor
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Japan's Masako Wakamiya, a coding sensation, proves it’s never too late to innovate. At 81, she learned to code and created a game for fellow seniors, blending tradition and tech.
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Did you know that Robert Morris University is the first in the U.S. to offer varsity gaming scholarships? Take a look inside the university’s world-class training facility. 😎🎮🔥
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The late Martin Greenfield's story was extraordinary. He was liberated from Auschwitz as a 15 year old and immigrated to the United States in 1947. Look back at this video, where he shared how he created beautiful custom suits for every American president.
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