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So What Is a British Biscuit Really?

March 19, 2021

Food is never simple. Take what is known as a cookie in America and a biscuit in the United Kingdom—two small, usually sweet treat concepts that sometimes overlap and sometimes don’t. However humble, these foods are inextricably tied to gigantic ideas in the history of both countries: the expansion of empire, the Industrial Revolution, waves of immigration, slavery, labor, nationalism. It’s honestly not that insane to say that the cookie/biscuit, if you include its predecessors, is one of the...

Light of Saratoga in Saratoga, Texas

March 19, 2021

Deep in the Big Thicket of East Texas, a former railroad spur affords visitors a glimpse of the bobbing, shimmering Light of Saratoga, which seems to approach, bounce, and change color before disappearing. It’s one of several “ghost lights” or “spooklights,” lights that appear without an obvious source or explanation, often surrounded by a unique regional mythology involving ghosts, extraterrestrials, or Native American folklore. According to local legend, the light on Bragg Road is the ghostly lantern of an...

'Humor' in Södermalm, Sweden

March 19, 2021

When leaving the metro at Slussen train station, perhaps to see the Katarinahissen, Sweden‘s oldest animated sign, or taking in the Gamla Stan, visitors will find that part of the square is corded off for some apparent maintenance. Most people pass by the area without giving a second glance, but those who do will notice a hidden piece of art. The sculpture, called “Humor,” is of an old-styled man with a flat cap coming out of a manhole behind a cordoned-off...

The Hill of Uisneach in Westmeath, Ireland

March 19, 2021

An ancient ceremonial site, the Hill of Uisneach is considered by some to be Ireland‘s most sacred site, as it is regarded as the symbolic center of the Emerald Isle. Primarily associated with druids and the Celtic Festival of Bealtaine, the Hill of Uisneach is located at the center of the ancient highway of Slighe Assail and is technically a part of four neighboring towns, Ushnagh Hill, Mweelra, Rathnew, and Kellybrook. A protected national monument, this location is home to numerous prehistoric and...

Spaceship UFO House in Albuquerque, New Mexico

March 19, 2021

On a charming residential street in Nob Hill, an otherworldly structure arises from a corner lot. Slightly obscured by mature trees, indigenous flora, and corrugated metal fences, the locally-dubbed Spaceship House is actually the home and studio of eclectic architect Bart Prince. Born in New Mexico, Prince was the protégé of famed architect Bruce Goff, with whom he worked on the stunning Pavilion for Japanese Art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Though deeply inspired by his...

In Japan, Taxpayers Enjoy Gifts of...

March 18, 2021

Last December, it felt like every day was a banquet at the sharehouse where I live in Tokyo. On the Sunday before Christmas, we snacked on snow crab shabu-shabu. On Christmas Eve, we sliced up a whole smoked chicken. On New Year’s Day, we savored wagyu sirloin steaks. And throughout, we savored top-quality shochu and shockingly sweet mikan, a clementine-like fruit beloved throughout Japan. The kicker? All of this was effectively free. It may sound too good to be...

The Mystery of 'Harriet Cole'

March 18, 2021

If “Harriet” could hear, she might pick up the sound of ping-pong balls skittering across a table. If she could smell, she might detect a range of lunches being reheated in a nearby microwave. If her eyes could see, she might let them wander a busted Pac-Man machine, a TV, and a campus bookstore, decorated with a swooping, celebratory paper chain, like an elementary-school version of DNA’s double helix. She might even catch a glimpse of herself in a...

Headstone of Anna Anderson in Charlottesville, Virginia

March 18, 2021

In 1918, the Russian Imperial Romanov family was executed by Communist revolutionaries. After the royal family was murdered, there were rumors that one of the Romanov children had escaped. These rumors often centered around 17-year-old Grand Duchess Anastasia, which led to many women claiming to be Anastasia and therefore connected to the Russian royal lineage. The most famous of the Anastasia impostors was perhaps Anna Anderson. Anna Anderson was “discovered” after a 1920 suicide attempt in Berlin. Shortly after...

Temple de Lanleff in Lanleff, France

March 18, 2021

Lanleff’s temple is a pink sandstone ruin located in Lanleff, Brittany. It is a round church, reminiscent of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. The exact age of this building is unknown. The earliest known references to the building is from 1148 when the Lord of Châtelaudrien donated it to the Benedictine monastery of Saint Magloire de Léhon. Though scholars have debated the exact origins, it likely dates back to the early 11th century. Only a few...

Time To Value: A Key Metric to...

March 18, 2021

Technology is becoming more and more ingrained into the daily operations of today’s hoteliers, with hotel technology itself evolving in leaps and bounds. As hotel tech platforms and tools become more advanced and marketing-savvy, it becomes increasingly difficult for hoteliers to sift through the noise to find the best tools to meet their specific needs. The post Time To Value: A Key Metric to Help You Identify The Best Tech for Your Hotel appeared first on Revfine.com.

Austrått Pyramid in Ørland, Norway

March 18, 2021

Standing at nearly 200 feet (60 meters) tall and just southwest of the Austrått manor entrance is an unusual four-sided pyramid. According to a few historical records, the structure was erected in 1665 by the Austrått manor’s owner Ove Bjelke in memory of his father Jens Bjelke. Ove Bjelke was one of Norway‘s richest and most influential people at the time. However, there has been debate around the date of the pyramid’s erection due to a plaque on the...

Tips to Simplify Your Revenue Strategy With...

March 18, 2021

As a revenue manager, analytics and automation probably aren’t new to you. But recent developments in tech, like predictive analytics, forward-looking data and live insights, take revenue management to a whole new level. Especially in the looming recovery phase, these capabilities can drastically increase your chances of success even with unpredictable markets. Leaving Historical Data The post Tips to Simplify Your Revenue Strategy With Analytics & Automation for 2021 appeared first on Revfine.com.

Dark Matter Oddities & Artisan Collective in...

March 18, 2021

Dark Matter Oddities & Artisan Collective located in the French Quarter is an offbeat home to both the beautiful and macabre. The shop contains a curated combination of strange antiques, locally hand-crafted artwork, and small-batch artisan products. A small group of artists produces an array of taxidermy, wet specimens, articulated skeletons, as well as more “traditional” art forms such as paintings and handmade jewelry. The locally owned spooky boutique also boasts various antiques, such as Victorian ephemera, memento mori,...

The Museum Club in Flagstaff, Arizona

March 18, 2021

The Museum Club, known locally as “The Zoo”, is a Route 66 icon. It began as a taxidermy museum/shop in 1931 when taxidermist Dean Eldredge purchased federal land just outside Flagstaff, Arizona. He constructed what he believed was “the largest log cabin in the nation.” The upper floor and roof are supported by several massive tree trunks and the doorway is under an arch constructed from the crook of a large tree. The building is designated as a Historic...

Palace of Estoi in Faro, Portugal

March 18, 2021

This former stately home had a fragmented history before it was renovated into a luxury hotel. Construction on the home began in the 1840s. However, work ceased when the owner died and the structure stood incomplete for many years. That is until local businessman, José Francisco da Silva, financed a project with his fortune to complete the grand design. The result was a unique example within Portugal of Romantic-style architecture with its fine pink rococo façade and Versailles-style gardens....

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