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Magruder's Blacksmith Shop in Bethesda, Maryland

May 7, 2021

At the intersection of River Road and Seven Locks Road in Potomac, Maryland, a tiny cottage still stands on the same small parcel of land, once known as Magruder’s Honesty, where it was originally constructed in the mid-1700s The shop is believed to be the handiwork of Ninian Magruder, Sr., according to a historical marker that stands adjacent to the building. Also, his initials are carved into the chimney. An outside fireplace used by the blacksmith has long been covered...

In Japan, Combating the Coronavirus Calls for...

May 7, 2021

A masked superhero patrols two of Tokyo’s busiest districts, on a mission to help Japanese citizens defeat the coronavirus. Its name is Koronon, and it’s a bulbous, bubblegum-pink cat. The crusader is a mascot—a person in a plush costume—with a big X slashing through the phrase “COVID-19” on its belly. Throughout the day, it prowls busy Ikebukuro and Shinjuku, handing out masks. Koronon also serves as a visible reminder to practice social distancing and hand hygiene, the pandemic equivalent...

Church of St. Paul's Shipwreck in Il-Belt...

May 7, 2021

The island nation of Malta is only about 17 miles long and 9 miles wide, but it boasts over 350 churches. The quiet Church of St. Paul’s Shipwreck is neither the largest nor the most ornate on the island, but its namesake harkens to one of the most dramatic tales in the early Christian church, commemorating the shipwreck of St. Paul. According to the story recorded in the Bible, Paul was being taken to Rome to be tried as...

Abstrakce in Kladno, Czechia

May 7, 2021

The bronze sculpture “Abstrakce” (“Abstraction” in Czech), also known as “Abstraktní plastika” (“Abstract sculpture”), was installed in the year 1973 in Sítná housing estate. This piece of artwork was created by the Czech sculptor Miloš Zet (1920–1995), who was mostly known for his massive monuments and realistic statues. Yes, in this context it sounds a little bit paradoxical. The sculpture Abstrakce was originally just a copy of older piece from the same artist, which had been erected in 1971...

Siliserh Lake in Kishanpur, India

May 7, 2021

One might not expect to come across a lake in India‘s arid state of Rajasthan. But with Aravalli hills on both sides, this valley is a natural reservoir for the water cascading off the mountains. And a bandh (dam) ensures that the water stays, in a body of water called Siliserh Lake. Built in 1845 by the then-king of Alwar, Maharaja Vinay Singh, this lake can spread across nearly 10 square kilometers after a good monsoon. Siliserh is a part...

Santa Maria del Soccorso in Forio, Italy

May 7, 2021

The Chiesa del Soccorso is located on a steep promontory in Forio, a town on the Ischia Island. This peculiar white-colored church is dedicated to Santa Maria della Neve (Saint Mary of the Snow). The first religious building was dedicated on the Soccorso promontory around 1350 as part of an Augustinian convent, later suppressed in 1653. Originally, the church was small with only a nave and apse. Between the 18th and 19th-centuries, three chapels were added. One of these...

Jeti-Ögüz Rocks in Kyrgyzstan

May 6, 2021

Jeti-Ögüz is a bright red rock formation that lends its name to a nearby resort, a village, and a whole Kyrgyz district. To differentiate it from these other entities, the formation is sometimes referred to as Jeti-Ögüz Rocks or Jeti-Ögüz Canyon. The name of this protected natural monument in Kyrgyzstan translates as “Seven Bulls,” a reference a mythological dispute between two rival khans. The wife of one of the khans betrayed her husband to join the second khan. Conspiracies and...

Elephant Car Wash Sign in Seattle, Washington

May 6, 2021

This kitschy pink elephant sign was a resident of Seattle‘s Belltown neighborhood for more than 60 years. It has over 380 lights and is constructed from bent neon and steel. The bright and whimsical sign made this Elephant Car Wash location one of the most photographed spots in Seattle. Elephant Car Wash first opened in the SoDo neighborhood in 1951. In 1956 the owners opened a second location on Battery Street, which included a sign designed by local artist...

Maiden's Sand Path of Kizkumu Beach in...

May 6, 2021

The area surrounding Turkey‘s Orhaniye Bay, with its pine forests, warm beaches, and clear sea, is beautiful—some may say magical, even miraculous. This is because of Kizkumu Beach, where one can seemingly walk on the water. A sandy shelf, two meters wide and stretching over half a kilometer into the bay, provides a shallow hidden path flanked by much deeper water. Visitors can easily walk 600 meters towards the open sea. It is reminiscent of the story of Jesus...

Grave of Walter Lindrum in Carlton North,...

May 6, 2021

The Australian custom of saving a turn on the billiards (pool) table in pubs and bars by placing a coin on its edge is celebrated with the coins left on the gravestone to reserve a game with Australia‘s greatest billiards player. Walter Albert Lindrum was an Australian professional billiards player who held the World Professional Billiards Championship from 1933 until his retirement in 1950. He was named Walter Albert to have the initials of the state where he was born...

Eremo di San Leonardo (San Leonardo Hermitage)...

May 6, 2021

Built entirely in limestone rock and a short distance from the small medieval town of Roccantica, the hermitage known locally as Eremo di San Leonardo is yet another fascinating example of rural devotion in the region. Its history is largely unknown and has been mostly undocumented until recently, but is believed to have existed during the Middle Ages. Nowadays, visitors can climb the steps that lead to the complex and will see the ruins of the hermit’s house, constructed...

Halldórsskora (Elephant Rock) in Iceland

May 6, 2021

Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands) is a small archipelago just off the southern coast of Iceland. The largest of these volcanic islands is called Heimaey, which features various quirky rock formations. The most outstanding rock formation on this island can be found along the western coast and is shaped like an elephant head, with its curious appearance resembling a pachyderm with the trunk being positioned under the Atlantic Ocean. Known as Elephant Rock, it was formed by one of the many...

“The Yearling” in Denver, Colorado

May 6, 2021

The northwest lawn of the Denver Public Library in Denver, Colorado, is home to a whimsical piece of public art by Donald Lipski. Although not created for Denver, it’s one of the city’s most beloved sculptures. Entitled “The Yearling,” the piece features an enormous red chair with a pinto pony standing on its seat as if left behind by a giant toddler. In 1993, the sculpture was commissioned to stand outside a Washington Heights elementary school in New York...

Is the Red Sea Really the Red...

May 6, 2021

The Seven Seas are a lie. The bodies of water that the traditional title encompasses have changed over the centuries, but today include the North and South Atlantic, North and South Pacific, Arctic, Indian, and Southern. All of them are actually oceans. Seas, on the other hand, are by definition much smaller and at least partly enclosed by land—think the Mediterranean or Sea of Japan. (The North Atlantic’s Sargasso Sea, which is defined by the ocean currents that surround...

Podcast: Pics or It Didn't Happen

May 6, 2021

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. There was a time when we didn’t walk around with computers in our pockets and exploring a new place required a paper map. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we dig into the ultimate debate: Has technology ruined or elevated travel? Send us your questions about traveling or tell us a story by emailing a voice message to hello@atlasobscura.com. Our podcast is an audio...

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