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“Cottage” Gas Station in Ottawa, Ontario

February 5, 2021

Constructed in 1934, this small service station is an architectural rarity. American architect Carl-August Petersen designed the building in the Tudor Revival style. The rounded doorways and windows, steeply-pitched roofs, and chimneys are similar to those found on old English cottages and homes in the surrounding Island Park neighborhood. It served as one of Ottawa‘s first drive-in gas stations during the early boom of automobile ownership in the 1930s. It operated as such until the late 1960s when it became a used...

Enter the Lair of an Enormous, Ancient,...

February 4, 2021

More than 20 million years ago, off the coast of what is now northern Taiwan, a marine creature tunneled vertically in the seafloor sand, then veered to the side. Every now and then, the animal—probably a skinny, sprawling, ancient worm—jutted its head above the sediment, snatched some prey, and dragged the unwitting morsel into its warren. Presumably, the creature feasted again and again, until it eventually died. When it did, its body wasn’t preserved—water, time, and predators can all...

The 17-Year Cicada Swarms of Brood X...

February 4, 2021

This story was originally published in The Guardian and appears here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Billions of cicadas that have spent 17 years underground are set to emerge across large areas of the eastern United States, bringing swarming numbers and loud mating calls to major towns and cities. The periodic cicadas—bugs with strikingly red eyes, black bodies and orange wings—burrow underground as nymphs and suck fluids from the roots of plants as they grow, eventually bursting...

Funivia del Colle (Kohlerer Bahn) in Bolzano,...

February 4, 2021

Funivia del Colle (Kohlerer Bahn) is an aerial lift connecting the city of Bolzano with nearby Monte Pozza, known locally as Colle. The lift starts at an elevation of about 853 feet (260 meters) and reaches the village of Colle di Villa at an elevation of over 3,000 feet (1,100 meters). The trip takes a little over six minutes. The aerial lift was originally created by a local innkeeper named Josef Staffler in 1908. He designed it to connect...

Feuermelder in Berlin, Germany

February 4, 2021

Outside the Schloss Bellevue stands a red pillar that many confuse with a postbox. The pillar is actually a feuermelder, essentially a public fire alarm station. These old fire alarms date back to a time when having a landline inside your house was considered a luxury. These stations were utilized by the public to quickly summon help to a fire. The alarms are marked with the phrase “Berechtigt zum Melden ist, wer die Brandstelle angeben kann,” which means, “Anyone who can report...

Witch's Hat Pavilion in Reading, Pennsylvania

February 4, 2021

Although now the site of hiking trails open to the public, Neversink Mountain in Reading, Pennsylvania, was once the site of a complex of exclusive hotels. In warm months, wealthy vacationers arrived from New York and Philadelphia by a train that went right up the hillside, drawn by the prospect of escaping summer in the city for nice views, breezes, and music and dancing. One of the only reminders of this history is a pavilion, built in honor of an avid...

'Res Gestae Divi Augusti' ('The Deeds of...

February 4, 2021

The Res Gestae Divi Augusti (The Deeds of the Divine Augustus) was a monumental inscription narrating and celebrating the life and accomplishments of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor. The long text was written during the life of the emperor and completed just before his death in 14 CE. The text was engraved upon two bronze pillars placed in front of the Mausoleum of Augustus, however, this original inscription did not survive. Numerous copies were made over the centuries and...

8 Ways to Improve Customer Experience in...

February 4, 2021

Hotels, airlines, car rental companies and others in the travel industry prioritise the customer experience, as it is one of the single most effective competitive differentiators. Indeed, companies that deliver in this area are more likely to generate customer loyalty and more likely to build positive reputations. In this article, you will find out about The post 8 Ways to Improve Customer Experience in the Travel Industry appeared first on Revfine.com.

The Blacksmith Turning Decades of Chinese Bombs...

February 4, 2021

For the first 20 years of his life, Wu Tseng-dong lived in a war zone. Growing up on Kinmen Island, a small Taiwanese territory four miles off the coast of mainland China, bombs were a constant threat. “It was terrifying. We were always panic-stricken,” Wu says. “We had to scout out places to hide when the bombs dropped. A big tree is good because it can block the impact, but the best place to hide was inside a gutter.”...

What Does the Title 'Esquire' Mean, Anyway?

February 3, 2021

The minor debate over First Lady Dr. Jill Biden’s title, which came up shortly after her husband’s election, may seem completely ridiculous and insulting, which it is, but it’s also the latest in a line of kerfuffles relating to how people in power in the United States present themselves. The extensive intricacies of British titling, and the power those titles conferred (and to a lesser extent, still confer), have left a lasting residue in some of the empire’s former...

Tower Bridge in Sacramento, California

February 3, 2021

While it’s hard not to miss this bright, golden structure while speeding by on US 50, it’s what visitors don’t see that makes this bridge unique. Constructed in 1935, the center section of this bridge lifts 100 feet above the Sacramento River, allowing large watercraft to pass below. Unlike typical vertical lift bridges, the towers were shrouded in steel to conceal the inner-workings. Beneath the gleaming facade are the counterweights for the 1,150-ton center span. Two 100 horsepower electric...

Njupeskärs Vattenfall in Älvdalen S, Sweden

February 3, 2021

Being home to “the “largest” anything in a country can be a great honor for locals and a boom for tourism. The Njupeskär waterfall is one such place and is one of the more popular attractions in the region. Thousands of people visit the falls each year and many trails lead to the top. Its beauty and size often draw people in, however, it’s not actually the tallest waterfall in the country. While most sources list Njupeskärs as the country’s...

The Praying Shell in Bolton-le-Sands, England

February 3, 2021

Often mistaken as a commemorative statue, this sculpture has become a memorial of sorts, honoring the deaths of 23 Chinese cockle pickers who died in Morecambe Bay working for criminal organizations. The sculpture was actually imagined before the tragedy occurred in 2004. Unveiled in November 2013 and carved out of limestone, “The Praying Shell” overlooks the Morecambe Bay. The creator, artist Anthony Padgett stated that the sculpture was designed to inspire walkers venturing along the bay. Padgett said this...

The Portland Observatory in Portland, Maine

February 3, 2021

What could be mistaken as a lighthouse, the Portland Observatory was built in 1807 by Captain Lemuel Moody to serve as a communication station for Portland Harbor. The Portland Observatory was one of the earliest marine signal stations in the United States and the only one still standing today. It was a commercial venture designed to give a competitive edge to ship owners who paid a subscription fee of $5.00 a year to alert them when their sailing ships...

Orchard Heritage Park in Sunnyvale, California

February 3, 2021

Sunnyvale, a Silicon-Valley city chockablock with tech and aerospace companies, once looked very different. Stone fruit orchards once covered its landscape and employed its citizens, and old-timers still speak fondly of oceans of pink-and-white flowers in the springtime and the summer fruit stands selling sweet apricots and cherries. There aren’t too many orchards left. But the city has preserved one 800-tree swath of the sweet, delicate Blenheim apricots that were once the local pride and joy. The orchard wraps...

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