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How to Make Friends With a Bird

June 18, 2024

You’re kicked back in a camp chair, daydreaming about flapjacks and watching the breeze blow through the leaves, when you catch movement in your peripheral vision. You cautiously turn your head to see the prowler. It has feathers, and it’s looking right at you. Quick, what do you do? Start by resisting the urge to reach for your cell phone, says naturalist David Mizejewski, with the National Wildlife Federation. “You’re only going to see this animal for just a...

Lake Lenexa Dam and Spillway in Lenexa,...

June 18, 2024

Nestled in the suburbs, you can find the dam and spillway constraining Lake Lenexa, and the life that flourishes around it. Completed in 2006 as part of the city’s Vision 2020 Project, the outfitted dam serves as a functional piece of art. Embellished with fountains, sculptures, and flowing reservoirs of water, the dam’s adornments each symbolize a different part of the water cycle. They also serve as commentary on the role humans play in the ecosystem. The spillway from...

Why a Night in the Woods Can...

June 18, 2024

For many, the ambient sound of the woods—birds chirping, streams gurgling, and leaves rustling in the trees—is one of the main draws of spending a weekend camping. The natural symphony of the forest floor is not just a delightful combination of sounds; it’s been scientifically linked to improved focus and relaxation. Often replicated on white noise machines, the low-decibel hum of nature can quieten the human mind better than artificial noise, further proving the link between calm, well-being, and...

African Jew Museum in Jacksonville, Florida

June 17, 2024

A pharmacist by profession, Phillip Brown moved to Jacksonville in the 1970s and, while operating a pharmacy, began collecting art in his spare time. Eventually, this art collection superseded the pharmacy, and he began focusing on buying, selling and, sometimes, making art full-time. The focus of his gallery has evolved over time. It began as a more traditional collection of pieces he enjoyed, with an emphasis on the “spirit” or spiritualism of a piece. As time went on, he...

Bench Avenue in Chattanooga, Tennessee

June 17, 2024

In October of 2022, the local government of Chattanooga began removing public benches from bus stops and parks because business owners complained that Chattanoogans experiencing homelessness were utilizing them. A group called the Chattanooga Urbanist Society was formed and began building their own benches to replace what the city had taken away. They continued pushing forward with the help of other community organizations like ChattaTransit in placing multiple benches every month throughout 2023. In May 2024, both organizations collaborated...

In the Siberian Arctic, New Year Comes...

June 17, 2024

Many cultures celebrate the New Year twice: once on January 1, and once on a culturally-specific date. Persians have Nowruz, Thais have Songkran, and some Russians celebrate New Year on January 13 or 14, following the old Orthodox Christian calendar. But for the Sakha (or Yakut) people of Russia’s far north, New Year falls on June 21, the summer solstice, resulting in a unique dual holiday known as Yhyakh (pronounced like “uh-hukh”). “When I was growing up, it was...

In India, Music Helps Spread the Message...

June 17, 2024

At the behest of the Indian government, the United Nations declared 2023 to be the “International Year of Millets.” It was just one of many initiatives India has undertaken in the last decade to promote millets, sometimes known as the country’s “forgotten” or “orphan” crops. In fact, the passion for millet revival was referred to as “millet madness” as early as 2013. Millets are grasses with small, hard, round seeds, and nine different species have been cultivated in India...

Behind the Scenes at the James Beard...

June 17, 2024

THIS ARTICLE IS ADAPTED FROM THE JUNE 15, 2024, EDITION OF GASTRO OBSCURA’S FAVORITE THINGS NEWSLETTER. YOU CAN SIGN UP HERE. The giant Hot Cheeto was mesmerizing. It looked like some sort of fantastical, fractal coral constellation looming over the platters of Wagyu sliders. Then one of the staff snapped off a tubular limb, stuck it in an aluminum bag, and gave it a vigorous shake. It turned out the bag was full of dehydrated cheese powder. And it...

Why Are So Many Horror Movies Set...

June 17, 2024

In the attic of a rural cabin, two teenagers are making out. As things get hot and heavy, the camera tracks them with a voyeuristic gaze. Suddenly the young couple spring apart, caught in the act by an unseen interloper. Then the knife comes out, delivering the classic slasher movie punishment for sex. A minute later, both kids are dead. Even if you haven’t seen it, this scene likely sounds familiar—as will the overall gist of Friday the 13th,...

How to Build a Campfire

June 17, 2024

Were you in awe of the summer camp counselor who got a roaring blaze going every night for s’mores and stories with what seemed like zero effort? Surprise: Building a campfire really is easy. We’ve broken it down into four steps—and are sharing some hard lessons others have learned about what not to do. Step 1: Choose wood wisely One night, naturalist Roger Hammer, perhaps best known for coaching contestants on the survivalist show “Naked and Afraid,” got a...

Maximize Your Venue Sales: 5 Proven Strategies...

June 17, 2024

In the highly competitive hospitality sector, venues must continually innovate to attract and retain clients. By adopting a strategic approach that caters to diverse client needs and streamlines operations, venues can enhance their market position and drive sales. This article delves into five effective strategies that incorporate industry insights, aiming to maximize your venue’s potential. The post Maximize Your Venue Sales: 5 Proven Strategies for Success appeared first on Revfine.com.

6 Ways Revenue Management Systems Help Hoteliers...

June 16, 2024

Most independent hoteliers are used to juggling more with less dedicated resources, but effective revenue management—and the tools that enable it—should not be written off as exclusively a “big brand” or “large hotel” concern. What Is a Revenue Management System? Among the technologies typically used by hoteliers, revenue management systems (RMS) are uniquely positioned to The post 6 Ways Revenue Management Systems Help Hoteliers Do More with Less appeared first on Revfine.com.

How Integrated Payments Elevate Hotel Revenue and...

June 15, 2024

For hoteliers, making payments effortless and secure is essential to maintaining a positive guest experience and operational efficiency. Integrated payment solutions connect your payment gateway to your other hospitality software, providing a frictionless transaction experience that helps hotels boost revenue and streamline operations. Integrated Vs. Non-Integrated Payment Solutions The differences between using an integrated payment The post How Integrated Payments Elevate Hotel Revenue and Efficiency appeared first on Revfine.com.

The American Theaters That Have Taken Their...

June 14, 2024

Even in decay, RKO Proctor’s Theatre was magnificent. The skeletal framework of the proscenium arch loomed over the stage, the two steep balcony levels seemed impossibly high, and scraps of gorgeously painted plaster still clung to the ceiling and walls. For as tall and impressive as this theater was, there was yet another, smaller 1,400-seat theater perched on top of it, empty and silent for half a century. When I had asked author, photographer, and theater historian Matt Lambros...

These Hardworking Mussels Monitor Poland's Drinking Water

June 14, 2024

Each week, Atlas Obscura is providing a new short excerpt from our upcoming book, Wild Life: An Explorer’s Guide to the World’s Living Wonders (September 17, 2024). Gruba Kaśka is one of Warsaw’s largest water filtration plants. Every day, it pumps tens of millions of gallons out of the Vistula River and through taps across Poland’s capital. Each drop is guaranteed by the plant’s unusual quality-control team: freshwater mussels hooked up to a computer. The concept is simple. All...

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