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Did you know that in ancient Rome lefties were considered sinister? Here's how things have turned around for these previously shunned people.

Mabul is a small island located off Malaysia's southeastern coast. It's known for its fishing and diving communities; however, recently a new group has entered the scene.

KK, a Cambodian-American, grew up in the Long Beach ghettos before being deported to Cambodia after 9/11. But instead of letting the move defeat him, he began teaching local street kids.

She's running the very first Thai Buddhist Temple for female monks, promotes equality between men and women, and believes that in order to follow Buddha, you have to be revolutionary.

There are more youth in the world than ever before, but they aren’t learning the skills they need to create a brighter future. This needs to change.

Most women living in the village of Manshiyat Nasser have drop out of school to help their families earn money by collecting trash from Cairo. But education is invaluable and that's why Rouas gives these women a second chance to learn.

Benjamin Ladraa was so shocked with what he saw in Palestine that he decided to walk a journey of a lifetime to raise awareness about the Israeli occupation.

The mayor of a city in Lebanon thought having its police women wearing short shorts would show the world how progressive it is and bring the tourists. What do you think?

When a high school's receptionist decided to say goodbye to students for the summer, no one expected this.

In Italy for a limited time, an archaeological exhibition is open to the public... and completely underwater.

Alejandra is one of the last barnacle hunters of Galicia, a community in northern Spain. It's a risky job that only a few women dare to do... Because even if you know the cliffs, nothing can save you from an unexpected wave.

Recreational places like beaches are rarely adapted to suit individuals with disabilities, but this inclusive town in the Pacific is introducing a new infrastructure for all to enjoy.

13-year-old Hussain followed in his father's footsteps after an accident left his father unable to work. Gaza's youngest fisherman now supports his parents and six siblings.

In Palestine, we take a look at Ahmad Abu Ataya, a hero who recycles bombs and turns them into plants pots.

Tarek is recovering his fellow divers' bodies - people who lost their lives in the world’s deadliest diving site: the Blue Hole.

This wetland in Navi Mumbai, India, acts as a natural barrier against floods and is home to more than 80 bird species, which is exactly why the Agarwals are doing everything they can to protect it.

As a child in Palestine, going to the dentist can be a scary experience, as the dentists' tools can remind them of the sounds of bombs. But Rasha came up with an ingenious way to get kids to say 'aaah' and enjoy their dental check-up.

The U.S. is currently voting to lift the 80 year ban on hemp farming, but here's a 1942 video they said never happened that proves the government was totally cool about hemp.

Chile has a particularly poor welfare system, and it's hitting the elderly the hardest. Many of them don't have enough money to survive every month. 73-year-old Sofia dedicates her time to giving the elderly company, care and support.

This hero moved back to his ancestor's village to live the good life, but when he turned 40, loneliness set in. But turning his sadness into motivation to repopulate a village ended up saving others from their own dissatisfaction with modern life.

Medicinal cockroach juice is getting big in China, so we went inside a factory to see the creepy crawly way it's made. Would you take a swig?

The Netherlands' Prime Minister, Mark Rutte, spilled his coffee and proceeded to show the world how to gain the respect of the people.

In Indonesia, the maternal mortality rate is a serious issue, but luckily there are people like Hanna Keraf trying to solve the problem. She started Du'Anyam, a social enterprise that teaches pregnant women the skills they need to keep themselves and their babies safe.

A surprising public library has just opened in Ankara, Turkey, and it's all down to the work of one man - Emir - who's making sure that no book left by the trash is lost forever.

In Egipto, a rough neighborhood in Bogota, there are invisible borders that are packed with a history of gang violence and killings. 13-year-old Alejandro has turned this neighborhood around with his cultural tourism initiative.