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Handy Guides to the World’s Most Curious Places

The inner-workings of an espresso machine on display at MUMAC.

25 Coffee Shops to Visit Before You Die

A global tour of the world's most interesting cafés.

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Including MUMAC Coffee Machine Museum , Indian Coffee House, Connaught Place, Bar Luce, and Bison Coffeehouse

The “pet ham” is 119 years old.
The mummified beef shoulder, likely of Prince Amenemhat.
Mmmm

Bog Butter, Ancient Beef, and Other Remarkably Old Foods on Display in Museums

Some of these foods are centuries past their expiration dates.

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Including Ancient Bog Butter, Preserved Victorian Wedding Cake, World’s Oldest Edible Ham, and Speyer Wine Bottle

Emperor Norton “Pause, Traveler” plaque (1939) following 2018 restoration. Photo:
The plaque in foreview, with JFK’s green doorstep across the street.
The plaque
Golfer’s Land
The Bronze Relief illustrating the famous wager.

14 Plaques That Will Make You Smile

Sometimes a history lesson can come with a few laughs.

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Including Kennedy Biscuit Lofts, Emperor Norton Plaque, Freezing Newsmen Plaque, and Elvis Karate Fight Plaque

Alnwick Castle
Bathed in sunlight.
The central interior of Leadenhall Market
Mos Espa set.
Skellig Michael.

The Ultimate Guide to Stunning, Surprising, or Hidden Filming Locations

From classic horror to Harry Potter to beloved sitcoms, here are the real places behind your favorite movies and shows.

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Including Alnwick Castle, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Leadenhall Market, and Leftover 'Star Wars' Sets

Pont de la Concorde
Heart of Louis XVII
The ruins are said by many to be the most beautiful in France
The bust bears a striking resemblance to Madame Danton, perhaps because it was molded off her actual face.
Chapel at the Cimetière de Picpus
Provencal scene

9 Places to Experience the Turmoil of the French Revolution

Bloody, liberating, historic.

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Including Pont de la Concorde, Heart of the Dauphin, Ruins of the Jumiège Abbey, and The Death Mask of Gabrielle Danton

Franz Sederevičiaus Sculpture Ensemble
“Heads from the North” (Dadang Christiano).
The sculpture park.
Haesindang Park
An Egyptian god and “Mother Earth”
Mosaic sculptures at Kitengela.

Our Favorite Weird, Wild Sculpture Gardens

It's fun to enjoy art outside, even when it's a little baffling.

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Including Franz Sederevičiaus Sculpture Ensemble, National Gallery Sculpture Garden, La Palomba, and Haesindang Park

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