The high jump has been an Olympic discipline since 1896 for men and since 1928 for women. In this clip, the predominant jumping technique, the Fosbury flop, is explained and demonstrated step-by-step. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

BMX riders are the cool rebels who do their awesome bike tricks on the back streets, right? Not quite: BMX has now hit the big time and made it to the Olympic Games.
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It is the latest hype on the internet: traffic planning in Schwäbisch Gmünd. A Facebook group has called out in grand style to find a name for the new city tunnel. Tens of thousands have voted for the "Bud Spencer Tunnel", named after the Spaghetti-Western film star!
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With the motto Organic Disco, the climate-friendly party rocks on at Darmstadt’s “Centralstation” – on a dance floor that produces energy.

In the second part of this documentary about the Organic Disco in the Centralstation Darmstadt, you will find out more about the unique dance floor and listen to the opinions of some of the attendees.

At his last public appearance, pope Benedict XVI was received and celebrated by around 150,000 faithful at St. Peter's Square in Rome.
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Following the sudden resignation of Benedict XVI, the search for a new pope is dominating the conversation in the corridors of the Vatican. Precisely how a new pope is selected is explained in this informative video.
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Paranormal phenomena have been reported at the medieval Ludwigsburg castle. Come along with members of the Lake Constance Ghosthunters Agency and learn about their findings. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Throughout Berlin, bubble tea shops are sprouting up on every other corner. But the allure lies not in the tea itself, but in the tiny juice-flavored beads that swim in it and then burst in your mouth! But who drinks bubble tea anywhere? To find out, the DPA interviewed a bubble tea salesman. Take a peak and find out! Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

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If you thought polo was just a bunch of people on horses slapping a ball around, watched by some rich old ladies in funny hats, you are not all wrong. On the other hand, it makes for some great entertainment! Watch this installment of Rhein Main Aktuell for more!

Bernhard von Nolting is an expert on classic vehicles, especially the Porsche 356. He considers himself lucky to be able to do for a job what others choose as a hobby.

A woman covered in dirt and engine oil — a strange combination? After meeting host Lina van de Mars you will change your mind! "dpa video" meets this drum-playing tattooed superwoman with her own Corvette. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Obstacle course biking in the heart of Berlin? On a special course called "Pumptrack," bike riders are doing the rounds in the big city. A lot of earth, muscles and creativity went into building this course. Check out this exciting video for a look into inner-city BMXing and mountain biking! Viel Spaß!
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In this first part of the documentary about Rapucation, the musicians introduce themselves and their concept.