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itinerary

Is Maine Our Most Unusual State?

8 offbeat gems to visit in Maine this summer.
Sponsored by Maine
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erotic

Sex Tips I Learned at the New York Public Library

The Berg Collection of English and American Literature has some fascinating erotica.
July 1, 2016
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snorkeling

Go For a Virtual Swim in a Beautiful Finnish Pond

Who knew a humble puddle could be so pretty beneath the surface?
June 30, 2016
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japan

Watch a Japanese Chef Turn Slicing a Cucumber into a Fine Art

Who knew you could get so creative with the gourd family.
June 28, 2016
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imaginary world

Navigating the Confusing Terrain of Love With a 350-Year-Old Map

This French map was a feminist take on the path to a woman's heart.
June 27, 2016
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competitions

Unsightly Dogs Compete to Be the World's Ugliest in California

It's a surprisingly competitive contest that began in the '70s.
June 24, 2016
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hair

How to Take Care of Your Hair, 1950s Edition

"Wash your hair frequently," an instructional video advises, "once every two weeks."
June 21, 2016
Gastro Obscura
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china

Watch a Street Food Master Flip Buns in China

His manual dexterity is mesmerizing.
June 17, 2016
Gastro Obscura
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india

Biryani is Better Than Americans Know

The authentic version is South Asia’s best kept secret.
June 13, 2016
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dogs

Watch Humans Work Together to Rescue a Canine Friend

A spark of human kindness to brighten your Friday.
June 10, 2016
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angola

Portuguese Slave Traders Were No Match for Angolan Queen Nzinga Mbandi

The warrior queen fought colonizers for decades.
June 9, 2016
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muhammed ali

Watch Muhammad Ali Doing Magic Tricks in an Airport

One of the world's most celebrated boxers could also make a handkerchief disappear with ease.
June 6, 2016
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machines

Watch a Hypnotizing Machine Sort River Rocks by Age

The Jller uses a method that is just as much art as it is science.
May 31, 2016
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tsa

The TSA's Instagram Features Highly Bizarre Confiscated Items

Weird and wonderful attempts to sneak illicit objects on board are documented on the TSA's official account with a healthy dose of dry humor.
May 27, 2016
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inventions

Watch a Man Play a Flamethrowing Guitar on His Roof

Just like in Mad Max, but with less... war.
May 25, 2016
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manuscripts

How One Man's Desire to Flaunt His Wealth Became a Book of Psalms

It provides a searing glimpse of the toils of medieval laborers.
May 24, 2016
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netherlands

See The Bosch Parade's Bizarre, Buoyant Works of Art

Each year, the Netherlands' festival features outlandish exhibits on floats that actually float.
May 23, 2016
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tree week

An Indian Village Plants 111 Trees Every Time a Girl Is Born

The initiative aims to promote gender equality and has boosted the village's economy.
May 18, 2016
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tree week

Identify Any Tree in New York City With this Map

What kind of trees grow in your neighborhood?
May 16, 2016
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sea monsters

Watch a Sea Snail Swallow a Fish Whole

The seemingly innocuous Conus is in fact a venomous killing machine.
May 16, 2016
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india

These Unique Wails Piercing Indian Streets are a Genius Form of Advertising

The repeated calls signal the kind of wares that street vendors have on offer.
May 13, 2016
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yosemite

Watch a Man Tightrope Walk Across the Moon

A perfectly timed video shows a free climber "walking" across the moon as it rises over Yosemite.
May 11, 2016
Gastro Obscura
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features

The First Restaurants Only Served Soup

The meat-based broths they served were intended to "restore life" to patrons.
May 10, 2016
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india

Experience a Wild Indian Train Ride With This Awe-Inspiring Time Lapse

As a bonus, the video is soundtracked by an excellent tabla piece.
May 6, 2016