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Irrawaddy Dolphins Get Help from an Ancient...
During the monsoon season in Cambodia, torrential downpours slash their way across lush landscapes. But on this September afternoon, the sky is clear as we head out on the Mekong River, full with murky water from the recent rains. Our guide, 75-year-old Sok Chea, is taking us to see the area’s famous but rare Irrawaddy dolphins—today, only about 100 individuals remain in the 2,700-mile-long river. After finding a group of them along the opposite river bank, Chea begins to...

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Brazil's Most Adorable Anteater May Be a...
This article is from Hakai Magazine, an online publication about science and society in coastal ecosystems. Read more stories like this at hakaimagazine.com. Hiking through dense vegetation in Brazil’s Parnaíba Delta, Flávia Miranda stops suddenly and plucks a wheat-colored ball of fur from the tangle of mangrove branches. Startled from its slumber, the tennis ball-sized silky anteater raises its forepaws defensively like a boxer. Miranda, a researcher in conservation medicine at the State University of Santa Cruz in Brazil,...

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Podcast: A Gaga Tour of the Town
Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, producer Manolo Morales—a verified Little Monster, gallivants around the Lower East Side of New York, via an immersive, performance-art walking tour dedicated to Lady Gaga, the iconic pop star. 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...

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The Atlas Obscura Crossword: Pocket Atlas
This themed crossword comes from Zhouqin (C.C.) Burnikel, who grew up in Xi’an, China, before moving to the United States in 2001. She’s the author of Sip & Solve Easy Mini Crosswords. 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!

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5 Signs Hotels Need a New Digital...
Partnering with a strong digital marketing agency can propel your property to new heights. But when that partner fails to innovate, falls short on reporting, or cannot adapt, the relationship can become an obstacle to growth. Here, you find five signs that it’s time to consider a new digital marketing partner, and how to find The post 5 Signs Hotels Need a New Digital Marketing Partner appeared first on Revfine.com.

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The Development of Revenue Management in the...
In recent years, the hospitality industry has navigated unique challenges. As we forge ahead into 2023 and 2024, the landscape of revenue management within this sector is undergoing transformative changes. These changes, crucial for adapting to new market conditions, enhancing efficiency, and aligning with customer preferences, notably accelerate technological integration. Revenue Management Trends in the The post The Development of Revenue Management in the Hospitality Industry appeared first on Revfine.com.

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18 Restaurant Trends You Must Know As...
Keeping pace with the latest restaurant trends is essential for effective management, because it enables you to meet and exceed the expectations of both your customers and your employees, while ensuring you remain competitive and able to maximize revenue and profit margins. In this article, you can find out about some of the most vital The post 18 Restaurant Trends You Must Know As a Restaurateur in 2024 appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Chanute-Wright Brothers Memorial in Chanute, Kansas
On your first visit to Chanute, Kansas, you may be forgiven for thinking that it is a cradle of aviation. How else would you explain the biplane sculpture visible from Main Street? This plane and the surrounding park honors Octave Chanute, the town’s namesake, for his achievements in flight and his mentorship of the Wright Brothers. The only catch? He only briefly visited the town, and it was named for him before he began working on aeronautic exploits in...

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Principe-Granarolo Funicular Railway in Genoa, Italy
Although described as a funicular, this historic railroad that runs from the old town of Genoa, Italy, to the village of Granarolo, way up in the hills, is technically based on an entirely different principle. Rather than using a cable and the mass balance of two cars to traverse the steep track, the electrically powered railcars use a simple rack and pinion system down the center of the track to drive the cars up and down. Originally built around...

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Burned at the Stake Monument in Wellesley,...
A monument to a reformer martyred under the reign of Bloody Mary sits outside of Coleman Hall on the campus of Babson College. Born in 1505 in Birmingham, England, John Rogers studied the Bible, met William Tyndale, and left the Catholic faith to translate one of the first English bibles at the time. He continued to preach against “pestilent Popery, idolatry and superstition,” and was eventually sentenced to death at the stake in 1555 for denouncing the Catholic church—the...

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Do Colder or Warmer Places Eat More...
Trendlines don’t lie. As this chart shows, in warmer countries, people eat spicier food. Conversely, the colder the climate, the fewer spicy ingredients in your cuisine. There are of course outliers and other exceptions (and we’ll get to those). But the three-pepper question is: Why do dishes in hotter climates use more spices? That’s the topic of an article published in Nature in February 2021. By examining 33,750 recipes from 70 national and regional cuisines containing a total of...

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González–Álvarez House in St. Augustine, Florida
Located in one of the oldest continuously occupied cities in the United States is the González–Álvarez House—though it may be better known as the Oldest House. Built around 1723 by Spanish colonial settlers, it is believed to be the oldest surviving house in St. Augustine, Florida. The home is well-preserved and packed with information for visitors. Stepping through the front door is like stepping into a time machine into another world. The rooms are set up to help you visualize...

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Age of Sail Museum in Port Greville,...
For nearly 200 years, Nova Scotia’s Parrsborough Shore was a prominent shipbuilding center. Tall ships, fishing boats, pleasure yachts—all kinds of boats were built in this area. Though the region’s shipbuilding days have largely passed, their memory is preserved at the Age of Sail Museum. This community-owned and operated museum complex sits on the site of an old shipyard and the main building is a historical old church. There are seven display buildings including a historical lighthouse, as well as...

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Tour des Sorciers in Sion, Switzerland
Nestled in the heart of Sion, Switzerland, the Sorcerers’ Tower (“Tour des Sorciers”) is a somber reminder of a bygone era. Originally a part of the city’s fortified wall dating back to the 14th century, this enigmatic tower has witnessed centuries of history and holds within its walls tales of intrigue and anguish. The tower’s name itself hints at its ominous past. While it never housed actual sorcerers, in the 16th century, it underwent a grim transformation into a...

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Cholera Monument in Eyemouth, Scotland
In the mid-1800s, the seaport fishing village of Eyemouth experienced a calamity. Over the course of several weeks, this small community would see its population of around 1,300 shrink by 10 percent. This was mostly caused by unsanitary living conditions and no access to clean portable water. This deadly incursion occurred in the same year as the Eyemouth Disaster. With so many bodies to be buried over such a short period, the devastated community thought it would be prudent to...

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