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Taupo McDonald's Airplane in Taupo, New Zealand

December 25, 2020

Much like the country’s capital, Wellington, has embraced the “world’s coolest little capital” title bestowed upon it by Lonely Planet in 2013, many other New Zealand attractions now proudly declare themselves “the world’s coolest.” That’s at least the claim the city of Taupo makes about its local McDonald’s. Its rationale? The 20-seater airplane, decorated in the company’s signature red, right outside its main building. The Douglas DC-3’s history begins with its construction in 1943. After serving as a passenger...

Herreshoff Castle in Marblehead, Massachusetts

December 25, 2020

Located in beautiful Marblehead, Herreshoff Castle is a hidden Gothic structure embellishing the town. Inspired by Erik the Red’s Viking property located in Greenland, Waldo Ballard built the castle in 1920. It was later sold to Francis Herreshoff in 1945. The castle’s external facades are made of stone walls covered by climbing plants. It also features Gothic arched windows, wooden doors, and several turrets. The structure was formerly known as Brattahlid Castle, but was later renamed to honor its...

Ruckersplaats Hands Monument in Antwerpen, Belgium

December 24, 2020

Antwerp is home to several symbols and stories involving hands. Such as the severed hand of a giant named Druon Antigoon. Hands have been one of the city’s symbols for several centuries, and visitors can find them in many forms anywhere, including this one hiding in plain sight. This sculpture can be found tucked away in corner of a community square called Ruckersplaats, in the historic Vleeshuiswijk district (which surrounds the Vleeshuis building). Although it’s extremely obscure—seldom talked about even on...

The Black Stump in Coolah, Australia

December 24, 2020

Many Australians have uttered the phrase “Beyond the Black Stump,” but few know where it started. The exact origin of the expression meaning “the middle of nowhere” or “beyond civilization,” is hotly debated. The New South Wales town of Coolah has a pretty convincing backstory to their claim on the original charcoal tree remains. It’s said that the local Aboriginal Gamilaraay people called this area “Weetalibah-Wallangan,” translating to “Place where the fire went out and left a burnt stump.”...

Portslade ‘Gassie’ in Portslade, England

December 24, 2020

Few people that pass through Portslade, even locals, notice this important piece of local history located alongside a busy road. On the corner of Church Road and Wellington Road is a small, run-down wooden “gassie” boat covered in weeds. During the 20th-century, gas works were constructed across the canal, now Shoreham Harbour, to supply the increasing local population with their demand for gas. By 1926, the site occupied some 40 acres and provided work for local residents. These residents were...

Kīlauea’s Lava Lake Is Back, and Volcanologists...

December 23, 2020

Like in many parts of the world, 2020 has been an atrocious year for America: pandemic, wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and more. “But then Kīlauea erupts, and we’re all like: ‘Yes!’” says Jackie Caplan-Auerbach, a seismologist and volcanologist at the Western Washington University. On December 20, 2020, at 9:36 p.m. local time, Kīlauea—the crowning volcanic jewel of the Hawaiian archipelago—woke up from a surprisingly brief slumber and began gushing again. Waterfalls of lava began pouring into Halemaʻumaʻu, the pit...

The Satisfaction of Mathematically Efficient Christmas Cookies

December 23, 2020

This December, Martin Lersch, a Norwegian chemist and a passionate cook, rolled out his homemade gingerbread dough and got to work. He flipped his cookie cutter to and fro repeatedly, creating a quilt of cookies in the shape of Christmas trees. But Lersch’s main goal wasn’t simply a batch of delicious holiday cookies. He wanted to bake mathematically perfect ones. For the last few years, Lersch has attempted to solve a problem that often bedevils cookie bakers. “You want...

The Australian Town That Turns Trash Into...

December 23, 2020

The traditional public Christmas tree in Lismore, the largest town in the northeast of Australia’s New South Wales, used to be pretty ho-ho-hum. Before 2015, a Cook pine in the middle of a roundabout was dressed up each holiday season as a tannenbaum. But, like all Cook pines, the tree leans toward the equator, so the effect of decorating it was underwhelming. “Everyone said ‘Oh, that’s a bit sad, it can’t even stand straight,’” says Neil Marks, acting mayor...

Al Wathba Fossil Dune Formations in Abu...

December 23, 2020

Al Wathba fossil dunes are a little-known attraction on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. With the huge sun setting in the distance, the vast desert feels like a scene from any of the “Star Wars” films. These petrified fossil dunes are smaller than they appear in pictures. A few million years ago, when the area was covered by water, eroded sediments settled at the bottom of these bodies of water. Over time, the fine-grained sand was covered by other layers...

Shetland Library in Lerwick, Scotland

December 23, 2020

Adaptive reuse is a term commonly used to refer to the repurposing of a building away from its original use. Museums that celebrate the former lives of the buildings they occupy are some of the most common examples. However, another surprisingly common repurposing can be seen in the bevy of churches that have been transformed into libraries. Perhaps due to the near-sacred value placed on physical books, or maybe it’s just the luxury of high ceilings that can house...

Dr Sun Yat-sen’s Former Residence in...

December 23, 2020

Dr. Sun Yat-sen was at the forefront of the Chinese democratic revolution. He was the founder of the Republic of China and is a much-respected contributor to Chinese modern history. Sun Yat-sen was a key figure in organizing the revolution against the Qing Empire in the 20th-century. He became the temporary leader of the country when the Qing was finally overthrown in 1912. The home of the former revolutionary was a key stronghold for organizing activities, meetings, and writing...

Scarborough Railway Station Bench in North Yorkshire,...

December 23, 2020

Scarborough Station’s 456 foot (139 meters) bench is said to be the longest railway bench in the world. Equal in length to 12 double-decker buses, it’s able to accommodate almost 230 passengers. The bench was constructed by William Bell on behalf of the North Eastern Railway in 1883. It was designed as part of a station-wide effort to provide adequate facilities for the growing number of tourists visiting the northern coastal resort. Now approaching its 240th year, the bench...

Castillo Monumento Colomares in Benalmádena, Spain

December 23, 2020

Esteban Martin Martin was a physician in New York who held a lifelong fascination for Christopher Columbus. He believed that there wasn’t a monument anywhere in the world that adequately celebrated his hero—so he decided to build one himself. Martin owned of a large plot of land in the mountains of Benalmadena in Andalucía, with splendid views over the Mediterranean. So he gave up his practice in New York, returned to his hometown, and set to work. Between 1987...

Voice Search for the Tourism & Travel...

December 23, 2020

Voice search within the travel industry is one of the emerging trends that marketers, business owners and other senior figures within businesses in this area need to become aware of. In this article, you will find information about voice search technology, a list of the key benefits, and some tips for adopting an effective voice The post Voice Search for the Tourism & Travel industry: All You Need to Know! appeared first on Revfine.com.

Why Filipino Christians Greet the December Dawn...

December 22, 2020

This month, Gastro Obscura is sharing the recipes and stories behind amazing holiday dishes and drinks from around the world in the ongoing series “Home-Cooked Holidays.” The Simbang Gabi is a devotional nine-day mass practiced by many Christians in the Philippines. Masses start before dawn (usually around 4:00 a.m.) and are held daily from December 16 through Christmas Eve. The tradition dates back to the early days of Spanish colonization in the 1600s, when the morning mass allowed farmers...

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