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Podcast: The Lightning Field

November 16, 2023

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit an installation in the New Mexico desert that’s a bucket list destination for art nerds. It’s also a testament to the extraordinary control the artist who created it was able to exert, even after death. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to...

The Benefits of Reputation Management Software for...

November 16, 2023

Companies operating in the travel and tourism industry can live or die based on their online reputation. For this reason, a reputation management strategy is crucial, and reputation management software can play a major role in achieving sustainable business success. Here, you will find out more about the importance of a good reputation, the value The post The Benefits of Reputation Management Software for Travel Companies appeared first on Revfine.com.

Irgandi Bazaar Bridge in Bursa, Turkey

November 16, 2023

This bridge was commissioned by a merchant in 1442 known as Müslihiddin. Müslihiddin was a wealthy silk merchant who often traded with Italy, where the similar covered bridge Ponte Vecchio is located in Florence. Despite damage from an earthquake in 1854 and the Turkish War of Independence, it still fulfills its original role in the city’s commerce today.

Paddle Steamer Waverley in Glasgow, Scotland

November 15, 2023

Paddle Steamers used to be status quo of travel globally, these days, you’d be hard pressed to find one. Most stay in inactive preservation and those that do operate are confined to whichever body of water they are operated in. Not the Paddle Stamer Waverley though. She is the last ocean-going paddle steamer in the world. She isn’t the first PS Waverley though, the original Waverley, built in 1899, served as a passenger steamer down the River Clyde. She...

Hook Lighthouse in Churchtown, Ireland

November 15, 2023

Hook Lighthouse is one of the world’s oldest lighthouses—second only to the Tower of Hercules in Spain. The structure that stands in County Wexford today was built in the 12th century, but local tradition holds that there has been some sort of signal at this site since the 5th century. The tower stands 35 meters tall, and you can climb 115 steps inside its thick walls to the chamber at the top. It’s said that the phrase “by hook or by crook”...

Jones Confluence Point State Park in West...

November 15, 2023

All rivers go somewhere, and these two monsters meet up right here. The Missouri River is officially 2,341 miles long and at this point, you can stand at its end and watch as its waters mingle with the mighty Mississippi. The Missouri is considered part of the Mississippi River Basin which represents over 40 percent of the drainage of the lower 48 states. It’s a unique perspective and a lot of water. Although the river beds have changed in two centuries,...

Head of the Egopantis in Shirley, Massachusetts

November 15, 2023

Throughout the United States and the world, there are innumerous tales of beasts and monsters. From Bigfoot of the Pacific Northwest, the Loch Ness Monster in Scotland, the Mothman of West Virginia, and the Yeti of the Himalayas, the Earth is teeming with creatures of wonder and mystery. New England also has its share of strange beings and according to one legend, the preserved head of one of these animals is currently residing inside a historic tavern. Shirley is...

A Pond in Hawaii Has Turned a...

November 15, 2023

On Friday, October 27th, Bret Wolfe left the Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge in Kihei, Hawaii for the weekend. Everything “just looked usual,” the manager of the refuge says. When he returned on Monday, Wolfe received a note that there was a strong stench wafting in the area. “I figured that there was something going on in the ponds, maybe a fish die-off or something,” he says. But when Wolfe went to check it out, a surprise greeted him:...

Android Lawn Statues in Mountain View, California

November 15, 2023

Google’s Android OS is one of the world’s most popular, running not only on phones but also many other appliances. The OS has gone through many versions since its first version in 2008. Most people know that each of the versions is given a code name while in development, all inspired by sweet treats: there’s Cupcake, Donut, Jelly Bean, KitKat, Tiramisu, and more. But what most do not know is that Google makes a statue for each of the versions...

10-Yen Vending Machines in Osaka, Japan

November 15, 2023

Japan is home to around 4 million vending machines that bring in billions of dollars in combined revenue every year. These machines most commonly offer drinks and snacks, but some offer more unusual fare like snow monkey-inspired pudding or chocolate-filled crepes. While the vending machines are usually affordable, there are some in the Fukushima ward of Osaka that offer goods for just 10 yen apiece. With current exchange rates, 10 yen is equivalent to about 7 cents in the United States....

Black Horse Tavern in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

November 15, 2023

Not far from Gettysburg, the Black Horse Tavern (also known as Bream’s Tavern) was originally designed in 1740 by immigrants from Ireland. William McClellan owned and ran a tavern in Ireland. The tavern was strategically located near the Hagerstown Pike and was often frequented by travelers heading for the western frontiers of Maryland and Virginia. As the tavern grew in popularity, so did its customer base and so did McClellan’s family, so he expanded from the log house, building...

Mains Castle in Dundee, Scotland

November 15, 2023

Situated within the picturesque James Hamilton Heritage Park lies Mains Castle, a remarkable residence that dates back to the 15th century. The land holds great historical significance as it was thought to be gifted by Robert the Bruce. In 1478, the castle was occupied by Princess Euphemia Stewart and her husband David Lindsay. The castle suffered external damage in 1679 during the Battle of Bothwell Bridge after being fired upon with cannonballs. Remarkably, when inspected up close, there are...

Meadow Gold Sign in Tulsa, Oklahoma

November 15, 2023

When Johnny Cade said to Ponyboy, “Stay gold,” in the beloved Tulsa, Oklahoma young adult classic The Outsiders, it’s unlikely that he was referring to the nearby sign for Meadow Gold Dairy. Yet for decades, the City of Tulsa worked to make the classic Route 66 neon sign would glow again. Meadow Gold Dairy was a regional brand owned by Beatrice Creamery Company, an early 20th-century food conglomerate. In 1934, the sign was constructed by the Claude Neon company,...

The Shocking Sex Lives of Electric Eels...

November 15, 2023

Nonato Mendes ignored the leeches squirming underneath his T-shirt. With a deep breath, he plunged his gloved hand into the net that was piled on the deck of the boat, grabbing the electric eel behind its head. Skillfully keeping its writhing body away from him, he avoided the excruciating jolt—eight times stronger than a police-issued taser. It was his 96th capture that year, the last needed for his field research. For more than 20 years, Mendes, a federal environmental...

Valkhofbunker in Nijmegen, Netherlands

November 15, 2023

In 1943, German occupiers of Nijmegen built three machine bunkers on the centrally located and strategically important Valkhof-hill. The Valkhofbunker is the only one surviving to this day. The bunker persisted through Operation Market Garden, the largest military operation on Dutch soil during World War II. Valkhof Park was liberated on September 20, 1944. Overtime, the abandoned bunker was buried and went widely unnoticed. Nijmegen residents would stand on its roof without realizing what it was. In 2014, the Valkhofbunker Foundation began...

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