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OutKast Mural in Atlanta, Georgia

February 7, 2024

Greenboro, North Carolina street artist JEKS created this tribute to the Grammy-winning, genre-defying Atlanta natives and hip hop legends OutKast. Andre 3000 and Big Boi tower 30 feet over a parking lot of Little Five Points, a streetwear boutique. The mural references a picture by Jonathan Mannion, a legendary hip-hop photographer. JEKS painted the entire mural freehand in 2019 and it quickly became a prominent local landmark.

Old Sarum Castle in Salisbury, England

February 7, 2024

Situated in the heart of Wiltshire, Old Sarum represents centuries of history and civilizations layered on top of one another. The site offers a glimpse into eras that have left lasting marks on the landscape. Although the castle itself dates back to the 11th century, construction on other parts of Old Sarum started around 400 BC. The site evolved from being an Iron Age hillfort, once named Sorviodunum, to a bustling hub of early hunters and farming communities. Archaeological...

Moai Statue in Wellington, New Zealand

February 7, 2024

Moai are monolithic sculptures carved by the Rapa Nui people indigenous to an island of the same name (also known as Easter Island). The 3.2-ton moai, gifted by Chile in 2004, symbolizes the friendship between Chile and New Zealand. It also celebrates the connection between the Rapa Nui and New Zealand’s Maori. Located on the south Wellington coast, in Lyall Bay, this moai stands alone, gazing out to sea. The moai primarily serve as living faces representing deified ancestors (aringa...

Pioneer Park Aviary in Walla Walla, Washington

February 7, 2024

Close to the center of Walla Walla is the city’s oldest park, Pioneer Park, which has trails, ponds, record-holding old-growth trees, monuments, and a historic bandstand. What is most astonishing about this park is that in the southwest corner, near the rose garden, you will find a brilliant array of colorful feathers adorning around 200 birds of 30-35 different species, including waterfowl, in enclosed spaces that include incubation and rearing facilities with a care and quarantine area for birds. ...

Maruti Temple in Panaji, India

February 7, 2024

Altinho Hill is at the center of Panaji, where several important buildings and landmarks are located. On the eastern slope of this hill sits a beautiful temple that overlooks Fontainhas, Panaji’s Latin Quarter. Dedicated to Lord Hanuman the temple is known as the Maruti Temple, as Lord Hanuman is also known as Maruti. The temple can be accessed via a picturesque flight of steps. One of the most fascinating aspects of the city of Panaji is its love for...

Strasburg Rail Road in Ronks, Pennsylvania

February 7, 2024

The Strasburg Rail Road is said to be the oldest continuously operating railroad in North America, in existence since 1832. It’s a short line that connects to what became the Pennsylvania Railroad in Paradise, Pennsylvania. The line ran for well over a century, but by the 1950s it was showing its age. Declining revenues and deteriorating trackage and rolling stock were rendering operations ever more marginal, and it seemed destined to spiral down into bankruptcy and abandonment like so...

Liechtenstein Postal Museum in Vaduz, Liechtenstein

February 7, 2024

For decades, visiting Liechtenstein has been treated as a novelty. This tiny principality is the sixth smallest sovereign state in the world, having been ruled by the reigning family since the 18th century. Until the country’s entrance into manufacturing in the mid-1900s, Liechtenstein didn’t have much commerce to speak of. To fix this issue there was special emphasis placed on its high-quality stamps, as it does today. At the Liechtenstein Postal Museum, philatelists can marvel at the artistry of...

Podcast: Welcome Home

February 7, 2024

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we hear staff stories about places in the world that made them instantly feel at home, from the Big Easy to the Magic Kingdom. We’re working on a new slate of episodes that will feature listener stories, and we want to hear yours. Tell us about a place that makes you feel at home. What made it special?...

12 Amazing Athletic Competitions You Should Be...

February 7, 2024

While all eyes are on Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, we here at Atlas Obscura have a few Super Bowl alternatives for you to consider—the amazing sports, competitions, and champions that get just a little less attention. Join us as we marvel at the talents of competitive stone-skimmers, mashed-potato wrestlers, lion dancers, log riders, llama racers and, yes, chair-sitters. What Is the Hardest Unicycle Trick? by Eric Grundhauser Contrary to popular perception, the unicycle is not just for circus...

For Sale: President William McKinley’s Top-Secret Autopsy...

February 6, 2024

The Buffalo Medical College laboratory was under guard, and the few scientists permitted entrance had been ordered not to discuss the experiments underway inside. Among the most reticent of them was Dr. Herman Matzinger, who told a journalist only that he “would have no leisure from his work,” the Buffalo Courier reported. It seemed like no one had rested since President McKinley died in the early morning hours of Saturday, September 14, 1901. Eight days prior Leon Czolgosz had...

Germany Had 90 Minutes to Prepare for...

February 6, 2024

Earth is being pummeled by meteorites daily, but most of its residents aren’t even aware. According to NASA’s planetary defense system Scout, nearly 50 tons of meteoritic matter hit the planet daily. Most small pieces are never found, but occasionally a celestial fireball pushes through the atmosphere and lands on the ground. And on January 21 outside of Berlin, Germany, that’s just what happened. A meteorite on a wayward journey from the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter shattered...

Podcast: Moynaq

February 6, 2024

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit Moynaq, a city in Uzbekistan that was once a port on one of the world’s largest seas. Now it’s a dusty reminder of one of the largest and most forgotten environmental disasters. Visit the Stihia website to learn more about the music festival that happens in Moynaq, including where it may be this year. And this...

4 Ways Facial Recognition Can Be Used...

February 5, 2024

Facial Recognition in the Travel Industry Facial recognition in the travel industry refers to using advanced biometric technology to identify and verify travelers’ identities. It’s crucial for enhancing security, streamlining check-in and boarding processes, and providing a more efficient, contactless travel experience. This technology significantly reduces wait times and improves overall operational efficiency in airports The post 4 Ways Facial Recognition Can Be Used in the Travel Industry appeared first on Revfine.com.

'Make a Party' as a New English...

February 5, 2024

This story was originally published on The Conversation. It appears here under a Creative Commons license. “We got down from the car and went inside.” “I made the line to pay for groceries.” “He made a party to celebrate his son’s birthday.” These phrases might sound off to the ears of most English-speaking Americans. In Miami, however, they’ve become part of the local parlance. According to my recently published research, these expressions—along with a host of others—form part of...

The Surprising Story of the 10 Bison...

February 5, 2024

There are things you expect to see on a trip to San Francisco: you might root for the Giants at Oracle Park, you might browse the stacks at historic City Lights Books, you might climb so many of the city’s historic staircases that you’ve done your cardio for the whole year. What you wouldn’t expect is to stroll through SF’s massive Golden Gate Park and catch a glimpse of… a herd of bison? But that’s exactly what people have...

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