Author: Ms. R.

This bridge was commissioned by a merchant in 1442 known as Müslihiddin. Müslihiddin was a wealthy silk merchant who often traded with Italy, where the similar covered bridge Ponte Vecchio is located in Florence. Despite damage from an earthquake in 1854 and the Turkish War of Independence, it still fulfills its original role in the city’s commerce today….

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Paddle Steamers used to be status quo of travel globally, these days, you’d be hard pressed to find one. Most stay in inactive preservation and those that do operate are confined to whichever body of water they are operated in. Not the Paddle Stamer Waverley though. She is the last ocean-going paddle steamer in the world. She isn’t the first PS Waverley though, the original Waverley, built in 1899, served as a passenger steamer down the River Clyde. She……

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Hook Lighthouse is one of the world’s oldest lighthouses—second only to the Tower of Hercules in Spain. The structure that stands in County Wexford today was built in the 12th century, but local tradition holds that there has been some sort of signal at this site since the 5th century. The tower stands 35 meters tall, and you can climb 115 steps inside its thick walls to the chamber at the top.  It’s said that the phrase “by hook or by crook”……

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All rivers go somewhere, and these two monsters meet up right here. The Missouri River is officially 2,341 miles long and at this point, you can stand at its end and watch as its waters mingle with the mighty Mississippi. The Missouri is considered part of the Mississippi River Basin which represents over 40 percent of the drainage of the lower 48 states. It’s a unique perspective and a lot of water.  Although the river beds have changed in two centuries,……

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Throughout the United States and the world, there are innumerous tales of beasts and monsters. From Bigfoot of the Pacific Northwest, the Loch Ness Monster in Scotland, the Mothman of West Virginia, and the Yeti of the Himalayas, the Earth is teeming with creatures of wonder and mystery. New England also has its share of strange beings and according to one legend, the preserved head of one of these animals is currently residing inside a historic tavern. Shirley is……

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On Friday, October 27th, Bret Wolfe left the Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge in Kihei, Hawaii for the weekend. Everything “just looked usual,” the manager of the refuge says. When he returned on Monday, Wolfe received a note that there was a strong stench wafting in the area. “I figured that there was something going on in the ponds, maybe a fish die-off or something,” he says. But when Wolfe went to check it out, a surprise greeted him:……

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Google’s Android OS is one of the world’s most popular, running not only on phones but also many other appliances.  The OS has gone through many versions since its first version in 2008. Most people know that each of the versions is given a code name while in development, all inspired by sweet treats: there’s Cupcake, Donut, Jelly Bean, KitKat,  Tiramisu, and more. But what most do not know is that Google makes a statue for each of the versions……

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Japan is home to around 4 million vending machines that bring in billions of dollars in combined revenue every year. These machines most commonly offer drinks and snacks, but some offer more unusual fare like snow monkey-inspired pudding or chocolate-filled crepes. While the vending machines are usually affordable, there are some in the Fukushima ward of Osaka that offer goods for just 10 yen apiece. With current exchange rates, 10 yen is equivalent to about 7 cents in the United States…….

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Not far from Gettysburg, the Black Horse Tavern (also known as Bream’s Tavern) was originally designed in 1740 by immigrants from Ireland. William McClellan owned and ran a tavern in Ireland.  The tavern was strategically located near the Hagerstown Pike and was often frequented by travelers heading for the western frontiers of Maryland and Virginia. As the tavern grew in popularity, so did its customer base and so did McClellan’s family, so he expanded from the log house, building……

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Situated within the picturesque James Hamilton Heritage Park lies Mains Castle, a remarkable residence that dates back to the 15th century. The land holds great historical significance as it was thought to be gifted by Robert the Bruce. In 1478, the castle was occupied by Princess Euphemia Stewart and her husband David Lindsay. The castle suffered external damage in 1679 during the Battle of Bothwell Bridge after being fired upon with cannonballs. Remarkably, when inspected up close, there are……

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