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Video: Diving Into the Mermaid Capital of Texas

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Video: Diving Into the Mermaid Capital of Texas

From the must-see ecosystems to the larger-than-life mermaids, San Marcos and its submerged springs are an oasis from all things ordinary.

Sponsored By Visit San Marcos
All illustrations: John Mata for Atlas Obscura

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Puzzle Monday: The Secret Language of Thieves Crossword

AO Puzzles
Atlas Obscura
July 11, 2022
Scull’s Cowtastrophe boasts not just incredible detail, but also a delightful name.

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This Small Texas Museum Celebrates the Art of the Wild West

The Museum of Western Art in Kerrville, Texas, began as a home for a group of “Cowboy Artists”—and has since expanded its purview to represent a more inclusive catalog of Western Art.

Sponsored By  Kerrville Convention & Visitors Bureau
Video: The Mystery of the Opal Lawrence House

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Video: The Mystery of the Opal Lawrence House

The Opal Lawrence House is only 15 minutes from Dallas—but the trip takes you back a century.

Sponsored By Mesquite Convention and Visitors Bureau
The volunteers of Laguna nel Bicchiere tend to their vines.

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The Winemakers Bringing Viticulture Back to Venice

In the unlikely lagoon environment, long-lost grapes grow once again.

Eric Millman
Atlas Obscura
July 8, 2022
Eloína was the first queen of the drums, leading the Beija-Flor samba school to victory in 1976.

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The First Brazilian Carnival Queen Was a Groundbreaking Transgender Woman

Eloína pioneered the role in 1976.

André Aram
Atlas Obscura
July 8, 2022
An ancient forest blankets the bottom of the sinkhole.

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Descending Into the Lush Underworld of China’s Newly Discovered Sinkhole

The country’s karst terrain is fertile ground for massive caves, and a new-found hype for adventure. 

Ye Charlotte Ming
Atlas Obscura
July 8, 2022
Granovskiy is sending custom-made cezve pots to soldiers.

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The High-Octane Coffee Fueling Ukraine's Front Line Forces

The bitter, strong "Ukrainer" provides caffeine and a moment of calm.

Kris Parker
Atlas Obscura
July 7, 2022
Meraxes gigas, a large dinosaur recently discovered in Argentina, was dangerous to know. Despite the tiny arms, it was not related to T. rex.

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Behold Meraxes, Argentina’s Ancient ‘Giant Dragon’

With a ‘Swiss Army knife’ head, tiny arms, and no relation to T. rex, a new dino find is providing intriguing evolutionary insights.

Gemma Tarlach
Atlas Obscura
July 7, 2022
A debilitated caiman is carried by GRAD leader Carla Sassi, on a bridge in Poconé, State of Mato Grosso, Brazil.

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When Disaster Strikes in Brazil, This Pioneering Veterinarian Jumps Into Action

Carla Sassi is helping to develop new ways to save the country's animals from peril.

João Velozo
Atlas Obscura
July 7, 2022
Enchanted Rock at night.

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Where to Find Dark Skies in the Texas Hill Country

Fredericksburg is one of Texas’ newest Dark Sky Communities, which makes stargazing here out of this world.

Sponsored By Fredericksburg Convention and Visitor Bureau
Video: Dolls, Spirits, and More At The Doll Museum

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Video: Dolls, Spirits, and More At The Doll Museum

Doll lovers young and old flock to this magical—and also possibly haunted—slice of Americana.

Sponsored By Visit Granbury
Podcast: The Places Team's Favorite Atlas Entries

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Podcast: The Places Team's Favorite Atlas Entries

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.

The Podcast Team
Atlas Obscura
July 7, 2022
Snake Island’s Venomous Vipers Find a New Home in São Paulo

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Snake Island’s Venomous Vipers Find a New Home in São Paulo

Scientists hatch a bold plan to save Brazil's critically endangered golden lancehead, which lives on a single infamous isle.

James Hall
Atlas Obscura
July 6, 2022
Podcast: Amir Siraj and the Interstellar Object

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Podcast: Amir Siraj and the Interstellar Object

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.

The Podcast Team
Atlas Obscura
July 6, 2022
Barry Enderwick in his kitchen.

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Meet the Man Reviewing Historical Sandwiches on TikTok

Barry Enderwick is eating his way through the past, one pan bagnat at a time.

Diana Hubbell
Atlas Obscura
July 5, 2022
In Egypt's ‘Land of Death,’ Dinosaurs Were Supersized—and Hungry

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In Egypt's ‘Land of Death,’ Dinosaurs Were Supersized—and Hungry

Fossils unearthed in the Bahariya Oasis tell a story of giant predators hunting on land and in the water.

Abe Musselman
Atlas Obscura
July 5, 2022
Koji-cured wild sockeye salmon at a restaurant in Vancouver, Canada.

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130-Year-Old Menus Show How Climate Change Is Already Changing What We Eat

Eating local doesn't mean what it used to.

Ian Rose
Atlas Obscura
July 5, 2022
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