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Dominica's Sperm Whales Have a Surprising Superpower:...

November 27, 2023

There are about 800,000 sperm whales in the world, but the 250 or so that live off the Caribbean coast of Dominica are unique. They have their own dialect and social structures, and, while most sperm whales migrate, whales in Dominica tend to stay put, hanging out near the shores of the island nation year-round. “There’s no real good explanation based on ecology or movement,” says biologist Shane Gero, who has studied the Dominican population for nearly 20 years...

Podcast: Nue

November 27, 2023

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit a restaurant in Seattle’s Capitol Hill that pushes diners to eat beyond their borders through its embrace of global street foods. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to an incredible site, and along the way you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear...

The Atlas Obscura Crossword: Twelve Faces

November 27, 2023

Atlas Obscura‘s weekly crossword comes to us from creator Laura Braunstein and editor Stella Zawistowski, members of Inkubator, which publishes crossword puzzles by women and nonbinary constructors. You can see more puzzles in their book, Inkubator Crosswords: 100 Audacious Puzzles from Women and Nonbinary Creators. You can solve the puzzle below, or download it in .pdf or .puz. Note that the links in the clues will take you to Atlas Obscura pages that may contain the answer. Happy solving!

Top Tips for Hotels Participating in Special...

November 27, 2023

Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: What are the advantages of participating in special OTA deals? What advice can you offer to maximise your ROI? Are there any pitfalls to avoid? (Question by Chaya Kowal) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Connor Vanderholm – CEO, Topline The post Top Tips for Hotels Participating in Special OTA Deals appeared first on Revfine.com.

4 Tips for a Smart Overbooking Approach

November 26, 2023

While data certainly supports the practice under the right circumstances, overbooking is a subject that can easily put hotel staff on edge without careful implementation. No one is thrilled by the prospect of needing to relocate or “walk” a guest to another property because a statistically likely cancellation never materialized. 4 Useful Tips for a The post 4 Tips for a Smart Overbooking Approach appeared first on Revfine.com.

Housekeeping Job Description: Key Duties and Skills...

November 25, 2023

Housekeeping jobs are some of the most vital positions within any business in the hotel industry, but there is sometimes some confusion about what these jobs entail and the skills needed. In this article, you will be able to read a detailed housekeeping job description so that you understand the role itself and the qualities The post Housekeeping Job Description: Key Duties and Skills Required appeared first on Revfine.com.

Upselling Examples Restaurant: 12 Tips to Increase...

November 25, 2023

There are a number of upselling examples restaurant owners, managers and other employees should be aware of, as they allow restaurants to boost key performance metrics like average revenue per customer and increase the overall revenue generated by the business. In this guide, you can learn about 12 of the most important upselling strategies. Table The post Upselling Examples Restaurant: 12 Tips to Increase Your Revenue! appeared first on Revfine.com.

Why We Couldn’t Describe a Flavor We...

November 25, 2023

What if suddenly there were five cardinal directions, Snow White had the company of eight dwarves, or there were thirteen months in the year? What if a number that seemed eternally fixed became augmented by a quality or quantity that had been hiding in plain sight all along? Sweet, bitter, salty, sour—and umami Something like that happened in the culinary sciences not too long ago. For most of history, humans knew and named no more than four taste qualities:...

Fort Bridger in Fort Bridger, Wyoming

November 24, 2023

Jim Bridger was a well-known 19th-century trader, scout, explorer, and promoter who established many trails based on his knowledge of Native American routes. He and a partner built a wooden stockade trading post here in 1842. By this time the “mountain man” era was passing swiftly, and the post traded not just with Native Americans but with the emigrant trains that were starting to stream westward. Here the westward-bound Emigrant Trail split into the Mormon Trail (and later the...

Kawa Kawa Hill in Ligao, Philippines

November 24, 2023

Kawa Kawa Hill takes its name from the local language for the word “cauldron.” It is a hill that resembles a crater located not far from the foothills of the famous Mount Mayon. A climb up the top of the hill will lead you to a view of the depression in the center and views over Ligao and the surrounding areas. Apart from its natural beauty, it is also famous for its unique life-sized depictions of the Stations of...

Once Upon a Time in The West...

November 24, 2023

This is one of two locations filmed in the United States as most of the movie was filmed in Spain. It is the location of what remains of the historical hanging arch from the movie. The film was released in 1968. Once Upon a Time in The West starring Claudia Cardinale, Henry Fonda, and Jason Robards was filmed at more than 11 locations. Among them La Calahorra in La Calahorra, Spain.

Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage in Edinburgh,...

November 24, 2023

The world’s first municipal fire service (public, and government-funded) was founded in 1824 in Edinburgh, under the leadership of James Braidwood. Before the establishment of the service, firefighting was often privatized and buildings that were uninsured, or insured by the “wrong” company, would often be left to burn. Among the innovations developed by the Edinburgh service were Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and military-style training that ensured firefighters were in top shape physically and mentally to deal with fires as...

Museum of the Mountain Man in Pinedale,...

November 24, 2023

Visitors to the town of Pinedale, Wyoming, are greeted by a sign that reads, “Welcome to Pinedale…All the Civilization You Need.” Yes, Pinedale has long prided itself on its history of being off the grid, even before there were grids in the first place. And the place where this rough-and-tumble hunting, fur trapping, and trailblazing era is celebrated is known as the Museum of the Mountain Man. The era of the mountain man began just after the turn of...

'Metaforkirkegården' ('The Cemetery of Metaphors') in Sorø,...

November 24, 2023

A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things by asserting that one is the other, implying a similarity or analogy between them. For instance, describing “Atlas Obscura is a compass for exploring hidden wonders” is a metaphor. Here, the comparison likens the online magazine to a magnetic navigation device, illustrating how the website serves as a guide pointing towards fascinating and lesser-known destinations. While some metaphors can radiate poetic beauty or showcase clever wit, enriching...

Rütli Meadow in Seelisberg, Switzerland

November 24, 2023

Surrounded by dramatic cliffs and snow-capped peaks, Lake Lucerne is one of the most scenic spots in all of Switzerland. On the lake’s shore, across from the historic lake-side resort Brunnen, lies an unassuming meadow with enormous importance to Swiss history. In 1307, the cantons that now make up the Swiss Confederation were firmly under the control of the Holy Roman Empire. According to the White Book of Sarnen, representatives of the cantons of Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden had...

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