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In 1924, Trump Wouldn’t Have Had a Choice Whether to Release His Tax Bills
(Photo: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0)Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for the presidency, has, over and over, refused to release his tax returns. This is apparently because of an ongoing Internal...
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A Titanium-Gold Alloy Harder Than Most Steel Was Just Discovered
A rod of raw titanium. (Photo: Alchemist-hp/CC BY-SA 3.0)Titanium, as you've probably heard, is the hardest naturally-occurring metallic element, which is why doctors use it for things like knee...
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The Burren in Clare County, Ireland
Located in southwest Ireland in County Clare, this vast geological flatland seems like a rocky surface from outer space.The name “Burren” comes from the Irish word meaning “Big Rock,” and appropriately...
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Kenneth E. Stoddard Shell Museum in Boothbay, USA
"It’ll be here as long as I am, anyway.” - Lee Stoddard Small museums are often intimately tied to their creators. Individuals who felt compelled not only to collect, but to begin displaying their...
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11 Ways To Get a Letter from the White House
President Barack Obama, potentially writing to you. (Photo: Pete Souza/Public Domain)As we all know, citizens of the United States enjoy certain unalienable rights: life, liberty, the pursuit of...
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Found: A Carton of a Dozen Eggs, All With Double Yolks
11 double-yolk eggs. (Photo: Shelbyc/CC BY-SA 3.0)Occasionally, hens lay eggs with two yolks in them. It’s relatively rare: it happens when a chicken ovulates twice in quick succession, and the chances...
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Cinque Terre in Vernazza, Italy
Cinque Terre, or "Five Lands," is a hard-to-access colorful group of villages along the Italian Riviera dating back to the 11th century.The communities of Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia,...
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Atlas Obscura's Great Nevada Road Trip
All photos: Dylan Thuras/Rose AnnisIn April 2016, Atlas Obscura set out to explore Nevada's many hidden wonders. Because, boy oh boy, has Nevada got hidden wonders! Over five days, hurtling 1,000 miles...
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Where to See the Ruined Remains of Olympic Infrastructure
The Sarajevo Olympic podium was later used for executions during the Bosnian War. (Photo: Hedwig Klawuttke/CC BY-SA 3.0)Every four years a new host city erects a new host of grand buildings and...
View ArticleA Massive Mudslide Shut Down Denali Park Road and Marooned Visitors
Mudslide closes portion of Denali Park Road, marooning some visitors https://t.co/v445RZ6f9rpic.twitter.com/Cw6UwQXvPI— Alaska Dispatch News (@adndotcom) July 31, 2016There's just one road running...
View ArticleAn Earthquake Early-Warning App Just Went Rogue and Terrified Tokyo
False megaquake alert shakes Tokyo https://t.co/PqKo0XGly5#Japanpic.twitter.com/ly0SiENVwI— The Straits Times (@STcom) August 1, 2016Billions of citizens worldwide rely on disaster apps, which provide...
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Caminito in Buenos Aires, Argentina
"Desde que se fue triste vivo yo, caminito, amigo, yo también me voy," sang Carlos Gardel, the tango toast of Argentina. With these mournful words he made a tiny stretch of buildings in La Boca, Buenos...
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Asheville Pinball Museum in Asheville, North Carolina
The Asheville Pinball Museum has over 30 vintage tables and more than 20 classic video arcade games to admire, but that’s not even the best part. Located in the old Battery Park Hotel in downtown...
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This Map Proves Britain Loves Tea More Than Anyone Else
A section of "The Tea is Drunk" map. (Photo: PJ Mode/Cornell Digital Library)George Orwell once wrote that tea was one of the mainstays of civilization in Britain. Tea, asserted Orwell, has the power...
View ArticleWatch a Chinese Blacksmith Create Fiery Sparkling Rays With Molten Metal
Every Chinese New Year in a farming village in China's coal country, a group of daring blacksmiths dons wide-brimmed straw hats and sheepskin vests. It’s their only layer of protection as they fling...
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Sip 'n Dip Lounge in Great Falls, Montana
During the wave of faux-Polynesian pop in the 1960s, any city worth its salt had to have a tiki bar. Great Falls, Montana was no exception. Nevermind the fact that it was nowhere near the tropics....
View ArticleYouth Tries to Improve 5,000-Year-Old Skier Carving, Causes 'National Tragedy'
Norway youth wrecks iconic 5,000 carving of skier by seeking to 'improve' it. https://t.co/dKYo9Tgdh4pic.twitter.com/x8jWhc4gCW— The Local Norway (@TheLocalNorway) July 29, 2016On Tro, an island in...
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Leadenhall Market in London, United Kingdom
The ornate 19th-century painted roof and cobbled floors of Leadenhall Market, located in the historic center of London’s financial district, make it a rather magical place to do a bit of shopping —...
View ArticleCheck Out This Panda-Themed Train Just Unveiled in China
Meet the 1st panda-themed subway train & subway station that began their trial operation in SW China's Chengdu, Sun. pic.twitter.com/i8MJGWZ84Z— People's Daily,China (@PDChina) July 31, 2016China...
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Alnwick Castle in Alnwick, England
Alnwick Castle is not only one of the largest inhabited castles in England and 1,000 years old, it’s also something of a movie star.This pictureque castle is one of the most iconic in Britain, having...
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