"Ugly crying" to the extreme.

This humble diner is a paradise for pie lovers.

A perfect place for mysterious and important work.

In her account, Nellie Bly admitted she never attempted to act insane while inside. She wrote “the more sanely I talked and acted, the crazier I was thought to be.”

Put THAT in your pipe and sculpt it.

Creative and curious cuisine awaits you, minus the highly contagious disease.

Forget stopping and smelling the roses, it's time to linger and listen to the fungi.

This museum celebrates the earliest roots of music around the world.

Atlas Obscura has named Louise Story as its new chief executive officer, bringing on the former Wall Street Journal and New York Times executive to shepherd the travel brand through its next phase of product and community expansion. adweek.it/4j2GNKz

We'll take beloved game show hosts for $200.

Ahsan Manzil has worn pink on Wednesdays (and every other day) since the 1800s. The Pink Palace is a rosy oasis of calm amidst the hustle and bustle of the Buriganga riverfront in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Learn more: buff.ly/hzHh4aN

While this iconic continuous route no longer exists in its entirety, there are still plenty of nostalgic stops worth your time.

Atlas Obscura also has a fun piece on zine archives and queer history, especially trans history. They also mention the Queer Zine Archive Project, which is making digital repositories! :D atlasobscura.com/art...

If you'd like something of a break from the news...I have a new column up at Atlas Obscura, on the Lost Colony of Roanoke, and how we use unsolved mysteries to, in the words of historian Robert Arner, to transform "unacceptable facts into at least minimally acceptable fictions.”

From historic grand hotels to old-timey confectionaries, these places capture the distinctly charming quality of a Wes Anderson film.

"What's your favorite scary movie?"

This quirky cottage is the perfect place to retire a beloved mug.

NEW: Have you ever wondered what lies beneath all of Antarctica's ice? Well, thanks to 70 years' worth of surveys, you can see! Take a look at this map: it reveals a hidden world of mountains and canyons not seen for 35 million years. Me @atlasobscura.com www.atlasobscura.com/articles/ant...

In March 2024, Deb Manley, a volunteer in Big Bend National Park, Texas, uploaded photos of a small, low-lying plant covered in silvery fuzz to the species identification app iNaturalist. Not only was this the first recorded sighting on the app, it was the first sighting, period: buff.ly/h5dDfgt

Join us on a journey through stories and stars alongside expert @goastromo.bsky.social ✨

Natural wonders are always magical, but these particular caves have outdone themselves.

When springtime arrives in the Dutch town of Lisse, so do the vibrant blooms of more than seven million bulbs along Keukenhof Gardens' twisting pathways and serene ponds.⁠ Read the full story of its history here: buff.ly/B5pgnxT

Saffron Finches are exceptionally musical birds, though they tend to favor one song in particular: buff.ly/CEmE675

a new polar piece from me in @atlasobscura.com today! featuring the last days of the elderly, beloved antarctic vehicle IVAN THE TERRABUS.... www.atlasobscura.com/articles/ant...

This beloved breakfast accoutrement is quickly becoming endangered.

A serious look into the "unserious" art of caricatures .

From this skylit balcony in Edinburgh, Scotland, visitors can watch designers working on giant looms in what was once a 19th-century swimming pool.

A colorful way to honor a local and legendary witch.

After closing in its original Downey location, “Taco Bell Numero Uno” was uprooted and driven down Interstate 5 to this very parking lot, where it has sat locked and empty ever since. ⁠

You're look at one of the "seven wonders" of Long Island, New York. Yup, it's a real big duck. This giant, duck-shaped poultry store was built in 1931 by an enterprising farmer, Martin Maurer, as a ploy to sell stuff. Read the full story: buff.ly/gYJvuqW

Picture this: You’ve just arrived at Tampa International Airport. You exit your plane and see a 21-foot-tall hot pink flamingo peeking her head beneath a glittering surface, right in the main terminal. Your eyes don’t deceive you: That’s Phoebe, the airport’s most beloved “resident.”

The language of serendipitous encounters and engagement through corporate architecture started with campuses like Bell Labs. @dianabudds.bsky.social on @atlasobscura.com

I'm a little obsessed with this story from @atlasobscura.com right now. "The two-headed cow represents America right now in that we’re two heads on one body." www.atlasobscura.com/articles/two...

Introducing @atlasobscura.com's Secret Lives of Cities! We're on the hunt for historical lore, incredible architecture, delicious eats, and lesser-known Easter eggs in destinations all over the world www.atlasobscura.com/itineraries/...

As befits a renowned performer, Miss La La (the Victorian era’s best-known aerialist) went by many names. Her *actual* name was Olga Brown, and she was perhaps the best known Black performer in circus history. Read her full story: buff.ly/0KQH7Cc

Aspiring MUAs or conspiring hooligans? We'll let you decide who's glaming up this mysterious statue each year.

Thorncrown Chapel, a beautiful glass church in the Ozark Mountains, is ethereal enough to appear built by elves. The nave stands 48 ft. tall and looks as though it has no walls. However, it's actually enclosed by 425 separate windows covering over 6000 sq ft. of glass: buff.ly/jabBZDP

Some folks want to be buried upon death. Others wish to be cremated. Sarah Hare had much bigger, more dramatic plans.

Priority shipping on all lunch orders, pneumatic cylinders and all.

All of this fruit came from the same tree, which has been aptly named Tree of 40 Fruit. Among the smorgasbord of sweet treats that this tree yields, offerings include cherries, peaches, nectarines, plums, and almonds.⁠ Read more on Gastro Obscura: buff.ly/7sohkBa

Meet the artist turning old wood and steel into larger-than-life fairy tales.

Oooh! Our favorite travel companion is on @bsky.app! @atlasobscura.com, best source for the quirkiest places on our planet.

Legend has it that, when Saint Patrick died, he was buried in the Hill of Down in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland. Since the 12th century, a cathedral has sat on top of his alleged grave.

Watch artists weave masterpieces in real time inside this refurbished 1800's swimming pool.

Saxo Grammaticus' "Gesta Danorum", a collection of 1550's love poems on heart-shaped pages, is a crowning jewel in this collection of rare and fascinating books.

Van Gogh big or go home. In Altona, Manitoba, a 76-foot-high version of ‘Sunflowers’ decidedly goes big. Read the full story: buff.ly/JGny4ru

Mathematical constants are fine, but the true constant is our love of pie. Take your pick from this collection of our favorite delicious and unusual recipes, nearly 7 times 3.14159 in all: buff.ly/rhZG0vs

Medieval Europeans once stuffed pies with live frogs just to watch them hop out. Susie Johnson, wearing nothing but gauze and haloed by a flock of live canaries, improved upon the concept when she burst from a pie in 1895.

In New Orleans, small local art is making a big impact.

The latest @atlasobscura.com goes Off Assignment episode is out today with @katjolewis.bsky.social's unforgettable 2021 essay "To the Kitchen Staff at 초밥 사랑" about racism, hospitality, and feelings of home across the United States and Asia. Get transported: open.spotify.com/episode/6pY8...