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Omiskanoagwiah in Springfield, Massachusetts

May 31, 2024

At the back entrance to Forest Park, in Springfield, Massachusetts, there is a stylized bust of Omiskanoagwiah, the Wolf-People Medicine Man. It was carved from a single log by the Hungarian-born sculptor Peter Wolf Toth. Omiskanoagwiah is part of the Trail of the Whispering Giants, a series of more than 60 sculptures that Toth created to honor Indigenous Americans. He has donated at least one sculpture to every state and several Canadian provinces. At one time, as many as...

The Biggest Crabs In the World May...

May 31, 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). Can you imagine a crab the size of a cat scuttling around your backyard, climbing up trees, and quietly sneaking away with your shiniest pots and silverware? No? Then perhaps you’ve never had the privilege of meeting a coconut crab. Coconut crabs are the world’s largest land-based crustaceans. These mostly gentle giants...

Little Chute Windmill in Little Chute, Wisconsin

May 31, 2024

When entering a small town in Wisconsin, a 100-foot-tall Dutch windmill is probably not the first thing one expects to see. But that’s exactly what you’ll see in Little Chute. The windmill was designed as if it had been constructed in the 1850s in the Dutch region of North Brabant, by fourth-generation millwright Lucas Verbij. It was initially built in the Netherlands, then disassembled and shipped overseas to Little Chute, where construction was completed in 2013. Currently, the windmill is...

British Army Aeroplane No.1 Replica in Farnborough,...

May 31, 2024

On the 16th of October, 1908, Samuel F Cody, in his British Army Aeroplane No.1, made the first powered, manned, and sustained flight in the United Kingdom. Samuel Cody was an American Wild West showman who, having developed an interest in flight, settled in Farnborough, which was already a center for aviation development. Here, Cody designed and built a flying machine, using materials from the Farnborough Balloon Factory. In 1907, Cody began constructing a powered aircraft of a similar...

Boston Marathon Starting Line in Hopkinton, Massachusetts

May 31, 2024

Hopkinton is a relatively small town around 25 miles slightly southwest of Boston surrounded by other equally small towns in the Metrowest area. However, once a year this town becomes the focal point for national attention as hundreds of thousands of people participate in the Boston Marathon. The Boston Marathon began in 1897 inspired by the success of the world’s first Summer Olympics a year earlier. The original starting line was located near Metcalf’s Mill in the neighboring town...

Kabosu the Doge in Sakura, Japan

May 31, 2024

In 2008, kindergarten teacher Atsuko Sato rescued a shiba inu named Kabosu from a puppy mill. Like many pet owners, she took a lot of photos of her dog and posted them on her blog. One of those photos wound up capturing the attention of the internet. In the now-iconic photo, Kabosu is looking at the camera with a skeptical side-eye, paws crossed daintily in front of her. You might not know Kabosu by her actual name, but by...

5 Wild Tales of Riding the Waves

May 31, 2024

Hope you brought your boards for this deep dive into the world of surfing. In the Atlas Obscura archives, we found the Hawaiian princess who saved the sport from extinction, the man who made California’s beaches a more inclusive place, and an intrepid community that turned surfing the Great Lakes in winter into an actual thing. These Intrepid Surfers Chill Out Riding the Great Lakes’ Wintry Waves by Eden Arielle Gordon Icy wind rolls off the shores of Lake...

Getting Started with AI: A Step-by-Step Guide...

May 31, 2024

Adopting smart technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in the hotel industry has been a growing trend in the last few years, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent staff shortages. Tools that enhance operational efficiency and appeal to guests are becoming increasingly popular – but how do you start choosing one that suits your hotel The post Getting Started with AI: A Step-by-Step Guide for Hoteliers appeared first on Revfine.com.

Interview with Founder and CEO Tom Dibble...

May 31, 2024

In this interview, we’re talking to Tom Dibble, the founder, and CEO of Screen Pilot. Screen Pilot optimizes hotels’ direct distribution channels with comprehensive digital marketing solutions. This provides several benefits, including increased booking and brand recognition, decreased need for third-party services, and a larger return on investment. The post Interview with Founder and CEO Tom Dibble of Screen Pilot appeared first on Revfine.com.

Before ‘Fans,’ There Were ‘Kranks,’ ‘Longhairs,’ and...

May 30, 2024

The exact origins of the modern term “fan” are disputed, but most look to the 1880s, where it was first used by American newspapers to describe particularly invested baseball enthusiasts. But “fan” was just one of the words the press, leagues, clubs, and baseball enthusiasts themselves were using at the time. They were called “enthusiasts,” but also a whole host of other names, from “rooters” to “bugs” to “fiends” to “cranks,” sometimes spelled—as in the German word for “sick”—as...

Art Museum of the Americas in Washington,...

May 30, 2024

The Art of the Americas is an unassuming museum that showcases modern art from Latin American and Caribbean artists. But its prized possession is a floor-to-ceiling room made completely out of blue tile and wood.

Bobby Robson Statue in Ipswich, England

May 30, 2024

In the heart of Ipswich, a life-sized statue of Bobby Robson stands next to Portman Road Stadium. The statue was unveiled in 2002 in recognition of Robson’s achievements with Ipswich town’s football team. Commissioned by the Ipswich Town Supporters’ Association, also funded by Ipswich Borough Council and electricity company TXU, this commemorative work shows the town’s love for the football manager. Known as one of the greatest football managers in history, winning notable cups and leagues in Europe,...

Montserrat Volcano Observatory in Flemming, Montserrat

May 30, 2024

The Soufrière Hills volcano on the Caribbean island of Montserrat has been erupting since 1995. The Montserrat Volcano Observatory advises civilian authorities on the volcanic activity and allows visitors. At the Montserrat Volcano Observatory, you can see a clear view of the Soufrière Hills volcano and associated exclusion zone, which the public is not allowed to access. Visitors can watch a film on the volcano’s history and engage with various exhibits. You can see the helicopter that monitors volcanic activity...

This Arachnid in Illinois Had Armored Spikes...

May 30, 2024

Present-day Illinois is no Brazil or West Africa when it comes to arachnoid superlatives. There are no venomous tarantulas or nine-inch scorpions hiding among the prairie grass, but fossils discovered in the state’s coal measures prove that such critters did once roam the area when it was part of the supercontinent Laurasia. A new study says that one of these arachnids had traits unheard of, such as legs covered in spikes. The study, published in a May issue of...

World's Largest Sandhill Crane in Steele, North...

May 30, 2024

Steele, South Dakota, is home to the world’s largest sandhill crane sculpture, known by the nickname “Sandy.” Made of steel and approximately 38.5 feet tall, the sculpture was made in the late 1990s by farmer and self-taught ironworker James Miller. Sandhill cranes are famous for their massive gatherings along the Platte River in Nebraska, but in the spring and fall they migrate through South Dakota. Sandy stands in the Coteau Rangeland, a location that sees many migratory birds, including sandhill...

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