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North American Birds Will No Longer Be...

November 9, 2023

Some bird names are straightforward: clear, descriptive, even evocative. Take the collared forest falcon. We know where it hangs out and what it looks like. Or the social flycatcher (what it eats and how it gathers) or yellow-bellied sapsucker (coloration, diet, and method of eating). Many more birds get their names from the old tradition of eponyms, to honor the person who found them, a mentor, a lost loved one: think Anna’s hummingbird or Townsend’s warbler. These names have...

Mountaineers' Cemetery in Zermatt, Switzerland

November 9, 2023

Zermatt, Switzerland, is legendary throughout the global climbing community. It is surrounded by incredible mountain peaks, whose names—Breithorn, Täschhorn, Monte Rosa, and the iconic Matterhorn—echo through climbing history. With the thousands of tourists that file up and down these peaks each year, it is easy to forget that there was a time when the safest routes were still mysterious—and that to this day, one wrong move could cost you your life. The cemetery of Zermatt has a special section,...

Highest Toilet in Arizona in Fort Valley,...

November 9, 2023

Near the summit of Agassiz Peak, the second-highest peak in Arizona, in the Arizona Snowbowl ski resort in the Coconino National Forest, an amenity to visitors has a curious designation. The public restroom on the slopes of the mountains has been identified as the highest toilet in Arizona. The toilets are near the summit of the San Francisco Peaks and within the only area of Arizona that is classified as a tundra ecosystem. Within sight is the highest point...

Big Sandy Crossing in Farson, Wyoming

November 9, 2023

The American West seems vast and unending, but for much of its history, only a few locations promised safe travel. During the era of western expansion, Indigenous guides and mountain men would find safer areas to ford rivers and traverse the dangerous landscape. In present-day Farson, Wyoming, the Big Sandy Crossing was a hub of transportation, commerce, and communications during its 19th-century heyday. The Big Sandy River’s banks afforded weary travelers a crossing to the nearby Green River. This...

The Bone Museum in Brooklyn, New York

November 9, 2023

Opened in 2022, The Bone Museum is a rare repository of real human skeletons, which is dedicated to explaining their use throughout medical history. Founder Jon Pichaya Ferry started collecting human remains mostly from medical professionals while still living in a dorm room at Parsons School of Design. Under the label JonsBones, previously displayed his macabre assortment in his Williamsburg apartment, before relocating to a permanent 175-square-foot space in Bushwick. While the museum might seem a tad morbid, Ferry...

Hyde Park Picture House in Leeds, England

November 9, 2023

The Hyde Park Picture House has been entertaining the citizens of Leeds since opening its doors on November 2, 1914. The cinema retains many of its original features (the original projection screen is preserved behind the modern one) including its Edwardian lamppost, terrazzo floor, tiled facade, molded balcony and ceiling, Dutch gable, and nine iconic gas lamps. Originally installed as “modesty lighting” to discourage any back-seat activities, visitors to the main auditorium are still welcomed by their flickering glow...

Northfield Mountain in Northfield, Massachusetts

November 9, 2023

Northfield Mountain is a picturesque recreation area in north-central Massachusetts. It boasts an incredibly well-maintained trail system, featuring miles of paths through the woods. One can meander up gentle slopes to the top of the mountain. Come winter, the trails function as an extensive cross-country ski trail network. Northfield Mountain is more than just a beautiful place to be outdoors. Deep inside the mountain, past layers of security, there’s a hydroelectric plant. The Firstlight Power Plant uses cheap electricity...

Seven Sisters Oak in Mandeville, Louisiana

November 9, 2023

The age of Seven Sisters Oak has been estimated at between 600 and 1,500 years, with many experts favoring the more ancient end of the spectrum. The Seven Sisters Oak is both a Louisiana and national champion live oak. The Seven Sisters Oak is the current president of the Live Oak Society, its status awarded to it by virtue of its being the largest live oak registered by the society in North America. In 2019, the Seven Sisters Oak...

Podcast: Dolly Parton’s Dreambox

November 9, 2023

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we talk about Dolly Parton, who’s installed a “dreambox” time capsule at her amusement park. In it, there’s a secret song that no one will hear until the legendary artist turns 100. 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...

Interview with President and Co-founder Dr. Ravi...

November 9, 2023

In this interview, we speak with Dr. Ravi Mehrotra, the president and co-founder of IDeaS. As the son of an electrical engineer and avid chess player, he became interested in technology and how it can be applied to modeling real-world scenarios to help improve decision-making ability. With his friend Sanjay Nagalia, he The post Interview with President and Co-founder Dr. Ravi Mehrotra of IDeaS appeared first on Revfine.com.

Point Mugu Missile Park in Port Hueneme,...

November 9, 2023

A great stop along CA 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) where visitors can walk among the Navy missiles developed at Point Mugu since the 1950s, plus a few aircraft. The location is free to visit and is home to plenty of parking. There is also a small picnic area at the site. It’s also a great stop to see the occasional military aircraft arrive at the base.

Column of Marcian in Faith, Turkey

November 8, 2023

The Column of Marcian, known locally as Kıztaşı, is one of the last remaining Roman honorific columns in Istanbul, although the statue that was originally mounted at the top has been lost to history. Nevertheless, the rest of this column erected between 450-452 CE and dedicated to the Roman Emperor Marcian, is remarkably well-preserved on this bustling street in modern Istanbul.

Glasgow Cathedral Graffiti in Glasgow, Scotland

November 8, 2023

Not only is the Cathedral of St. Mungo, or Glasgow Cathedral as it is more commonly known, the oldest surviving building in the city, but it is also the longest-standing house of worship in the Scottish mainland. Founded towards the end of the 12th century, it has seen its fair share of visitors, with an average yearly footfall of around 500,000. Just opposite the Glasgow Necropolis, the city’s sprawling Victorian-era cemetery, an inquisitive investigator may stumble upon a collection of...

Lunar Rover at Mariacka Street in Gdańsk,...

November 8, 2023

Mariacka Street in Gdańsk, Poland, boasts a one-of-a-kind bas-relief of Diana, the goddess of the hunt, which underwent repairs in 1957. In a nod to the era’s space excitement, local conservators added a lunar vehicle to the artwork, celebrating the Soviet Union’s launch of the satellite Sputnik. This whimsical fusion of mythology and space exploration makes the bas-relief a must-see for tourists, offering a charming and unexpected twist to Gdańsk’s historic streetscape.

Fort Caroline National Memorial in Jacksonville, Florida

November 8, 2023

In 1564, French Huguenots, attempting to avoid persecution from the Catholic Church, set sail for North America and landed in what is now Jacksonville, near the opening of the St. John’s River. They established trade with the native Timucuan Indians and built a fort, planning to maintain a permanent home in North America. But this colony only lasted until the following year, when Spanish forces coming up from the recently established town of St. Augustine attacked the French, forcing them...

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