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The sun sets over West Bali National Park, ushering in the first of three twilights that herald night the world over.

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Why Are There Three Twilights?

And we’re not talking about vampire books.

Gemma Tarlach
Atlas Obscura
July 5, 2023
An adult male orangutan contemplates his next move in haze produced by Indonesia’s 2015 wildfires.

environmental disasters

Wildfire Smoke Changes Orangutan Calls in Borneo

During massive fires in Indonesia, the critically endangered primates' voices provided clues to their overall health.

Wendy Erb
Atlas Obscura
July 3, 2023
An Indigenous Mexican healer, known as a curandera, performs a ritual at El Rancho de Las Golondrinas, a living history museum in New Mexico.

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Podcast: Witches and Ritual Around the Globe

Explore the mysteries of Mexico's Indigenous healers and Denmark's gruesome witch burnings with Condé Nast Traveler's Women Who Travel Podcast.

The Podcast Team
Atlas Obscura
July 3, 2023
All illustrations: John Mata for Atlas Obscura

crosswords

Puzzle Monday: Go Fish Crossword

AO Puzzles
Atlas Obscura
July 3, 2023
Chef John Fleer at Old North Acres

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How Community Makes Appalachian Cuisine Shine in Asheville

It takes a village—or in this case, a chef and a bevy of passionate farmers and producers.

Sponsored By Explore Asheville
Katherine Moore (left) shows vessels for storing and serving food from Pachacámac at the exhibit.

ancient foods

How to Trace Food History With Ancient Leftovers

The Penn Museum's new exhibit showcases the art of edible archaeology.

Sam O'Brien
Atlas Obscura
June 30, 2023
A map of West Africa features the world's roundest country (which is also the 14th most rectangular). Can you spot it? What about the eighth most rectangular?

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What Are the World’s Roundest and Most Rectangular Countries?

Mind-boggling as it is, they're often one and the same.

Frank Jacobs
Atlas Obscura
June 30, 2023
A still from a recently declassified Navy video from 2015 depicting ... well, no one is quite sure.

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6 Stories of Aliens and the Unexplained That Are Just Out of This World

Centuries of strange tales, from ETs to flying saucers, to celebrate World UFO Day.

April White
Atlas Obscura
June 30, 2023
Alan Muskat hosts foraging tours in the woods near Asheville.

foraged foods

Podcast: No Taste Like Home

Uncover the edible wonders of Asheville's forests and learn to connect with nature's bounty.

Sponsored By Explore Asheville
We asked readers to share their best stories about the night sky—quite a few included magical tales of seeing the northern lights.

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9 Summer Night Sky Stories From Our Readers to Warm the Heart

From seeing the northern lights aboard a Navy ship in Norway to braving the cold for a glimpse of a blood moon.

Sarah Durn
Atlas Obscura
June 28, 2023
Novak Djokovic celebrates his 2023 French Open victory June 11 in Paris; the tennis icon has credited his success to a number of unconventional beliefs.

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Novak Djokovic and the Power of a Bosnian Pyramid

The "miraculous energy" at this controversial site in Visoko has attracted many believers, including the tennis great.

Daniel Schreiber
Atlas Obscura
June 28, 2023
The Great Boston Molasses Flood, 1919.

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Podcast: We Heart Disasters … With John Marr

A visit with the author of a classic zine about unusual deaths.

The Podcast Team
Atlas Obscura
June 28, 2023
Supermoons can appear not just bigger but about 30 percent brighter.

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Just How Super Is The Coming Supermoon?

July's full moon will be thousands of miles closer to us than usual. Learn how to measure it with your hand.

Rebecca Boyle
Atlas Obscura
June 28, 2023
The Ultimate American Road Trip Maze

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The Ultimate American Road Trip Maze

A new challenge from a record-holding maze-maker.

Michelle Boggess-Nunley
Atlas Obscura
June 27, 2023
Nature’s Window in Kalbarri National Park, Western Australia. The rock arch is one of the state’s iconic natural attractions, formed from layers of Tumblagooda Sandstone.

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Tips for the Best Milky Way Images, From a Photographer Obsessed With It

Stanley Aryanto took a once-in-a-lifetime photo of the Milky Way, Comet NEOWISE, and auroras thanks to planning, patience, and luck. Now he's sharing what he knows.

Emily Dieckman
Atlas Obscura
June 27, 2023
It's not hard to find the ingredients for this simple vegan cake.

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Lost Something? Make This Greek Saint's Cake

Fanouropita has a mystical reputation.

Rossi Anastopoulo
Atlas Obscura
June 27, 2023
Podcast: Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai

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Podcast: Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai

The island might be almost completely gone now, but the memory remains.

The Podcast Team
Atlas Obscura
June 27, 2023
After their insect diet, the crabs had higher levels of glutamic acid, which intensifies a food's umami or savory taste.

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Can Eating Insects Make Tasty Crabs Tastier?

Chinese mitten crabs fed the larvae of black soldier flies contain more of the molecules that make food delicious.

Sofia Quaglia
Atlas Obscura
June 26, 2023
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