Pitches (Hidden Histories, Health)

Looking for smart (not academic), interesting (not just to you), and relevant (to a global audience) pitches to fill my winter/spring calendar.
–Hidden histories (electric taxis in the 1800s?/Australians went to war against Emus/ Pilates started in prison?
–Health explainers: how does X affect the mind/body?/ what do you mean strokes are on the rise?/food noise is a thing?/seriously, what is cortisol? dense breasts?
–Health debunkers: indicas and sativas are the same?!/sugar doesn't make kids hyper? I can't sweat out toxins?
–Health trends: Infrared saunas/dense bean salads/balkan diet/pre-workout/led light therapy
–I wonder stories: What do you mean you don't have inner monologue/i wonder what cats think about/how do lost dogs find their way home/i wonder what the best position to sleep in is
–Obscure but I'm willing to fight for it: the ancient origins of zodiac signs/ the real history about XYZ blockbuster hit/supernatural-paranormal-weird history.

I'm looking for the stories you talk to your friends about over dinner/things that make you ask...why, how, whaaa?! Science-driven, researched backed, holy cow that's freakin cool stories. *please confirm we've not already covered your angle or smthng similar b4 pitching.

Now if you made it this far...here's how to pitch:
Sample hed/dek: Match our style. Prove you know what your story is about. 2. Nut graph: The 5 W's, emphasize WHY ARE TELLING THIS STORY NOW (superlatives, global appeal, new take, timely news, etc). 3. Bio/clips That's it.

Looking forward to all the joy and chaos y'all bring to my inbox in 2025. Email: starlight.williams@natgeo.com
Fun fact: 98% percent pitches sent to my social media accounts disappear in the void. Never to be seen or answered.