The infamous "pigtail hammer throw" scene from the 1996 movie Matilda, where Miss Trunchbull swings Amanda Thripp by her braids, was a blend of movie magic and physical stunt work. The young actress, Jacqueline Steiger, wore a full-body harness attached to a large crane, with the wires threaded through special prosthetic pigtails. The director, Danny DeVito, confirmed she loved being in the harness, and the precise, careful filming brought the incredible feat to life without CGI. | History In Pi

Don’t miss the great migration of the Sandhill Cranes in North Platte, Nebraska. Referenced as “one of North America’s greatest natural wildlife phenomena” by NationalGeographic, the Platte River is a popular stopping ground for Sandhill Cranes. Each spring, more than 400,000 Sandhill Cranes spend about six weeks in North Platte during their voyage north.Witness this majestic moment as a siege of cranes take flight with a Sandhill Crane tour guided by Dusty Trails. Choose from: ✅ Sunrise Sandhil