NPR has a wonderful set of five short videos (most about 1.5 minutes) that follows the creation of a t-shirt from cotton field to the store. It is very well done and a thoughtful presentation about both the wonder and challenges of living in a global economy. Be sure to check it out at Planet Money Makes A T-Shirt The world behind a simple shirt, in five chapters.
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