These Are the Best Documentaries That You Can Watch Right Now

 Inside Job

In 2008, the market crashed into America's worst recession since the Great Depression. Across the nation, families worried how they would stay afloat when their finances disappeared. This documentary examines how the boom came to crash, and how America has been crawling its way out of the hole ever since. 

Quest

This 2017 film follows a black family trying to raise their child in Philadelphia. Over the course of eight years, watch their daughter grow up before your very eyes and learn about the gripping harsh realities they face. Family is never easy, but it's worth it. 

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  • A U.S. park ranger named Roy C. Sullivan held the record for being struck by lightning the most times, having been struck — and surviving — seven times between 1942 and 1977.
  • You can buy a completely renovated and converted Boeing 727 jet that accommodates 23 people for less than the cost of a Ferrari.
  • M&M stands for Mars and Murrie.
  • The Guinness brewery supported all of it's employees who chose to fight in WW1. They were paid half of their wages while away, and their jobs were guaranteed upon their return. The brewery also sent them care packages containing chocolate and condensed milk.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.