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A Beached Whale Sculpture Popped Up on the Banks of Paris's Seine River

The artwork is meant to raise environmental awareness and evoke "the child in everyone who still is puzzled about what is real and what is not."

9 Notable Buildings With Secret Floors

Some famous buildings have secret stories right under your nose—if you know where to look.

12 Ways Airports Are Secretly Manipulating You

Everything from the architecture and lighting to the trinkets on sale in the gift shops is strategic.

Nalcrest, Florida: Where Postal Workers Go to Retire

It's a first-class community.

New Website Helps You Track Down the U.S. Streets That Share Your Name

Or find where your name intersects with someone else's.

6 East Coast Castles to Visit for a Fairy Tale Road Trip

Looking for an unusual summer road trip idea? Try this magical itinerary.

9 Wild Facts About the Bronx Zoo

One of their cobras has a very active Twitter account.

Little Ross—a Tiny Island in Scotland With a Murderous History—Can Be Yours for $425,000

The picturesque speck of land is home to a craggy green coast, spectacular sea views, and an ill-fated lighthouse.

London's Natural History Museum Has a New Star Attraction: An Amazing Blue Whale Skeleton

The skeleton is suspended from the main entrance hall's ceilings, providing visitors with a 360-degree view of the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth.

Salem Dedicates a Memorial at Site of Witch Trial Hangings

The memorial marks the rocky outcrop near the bottom of Gallows Hill where 19 Salem residents accused of witchcraft lost their lives in 1692.

Inside England's Annual Toe Wrestling Championship

Across the pond, there's a unique, no-hands sport that reigns supreme—and we're not talking about soccer.

10 Things From Around the World With the Names of U.S. States

From an Argentine pizza chain named after Kentucky to a Bulgarian quiz show called 'Nevada,' the names of American states have popped up in strange places around the world.

Seoul’s Incheon International Airport Hires Fleet of Helpful Robots

The humanoid machines will assist passengers to their boarding gates and keep the floors clean.

5 Ways to Avoid Extra Rental Car Fees

Do you need the extra insurance? Should you pre-pay for gas? Learn what extra costs you can avoid at the rental counter.

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You Can Sleep in These Owl-Shaped Cabins in Bordeaux, France for Free

Relax in style while exploring the country's famous wine-growing region.

The World’s First ‘Flying Car’ Goes Up For Sale on eBay

The Moller M400 Skycar made history when it achieved lift-off in 2001.

12 Secrets of Hotel Maids

Here's why you should never use those cups.

Meet the Workers Risking Their Lives to Rebuild the Great Wall of China

Since 2005, workers have carried out grueling—and often, life-threatening—physical labor to see the World Wonder restored to tiptop shape.

5 Ways Travel Makes You Mentally Tougher

Think you need WiFi and air conditioning to survive? Think again.

By Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

The Tiny Town That’s Home to America’s Oldest July 4th Celebration

Bristol, Rhode Island covers only about 10 square miles of the country's terrain, but it's home to one of America's most storied Independence Day celebrations.

You don’t have to be in Quebec to tuck into a plate piled with poutine.

A Brief History of Poutine

Poutine—a staple of Canadian comfort cuisine—is comprised of a holy-hoser trinity of ingredients: French fries, cheese curds, and gravy.

Why Certain Airplane Seats Have a Triangle Above Them

And what they have to do with William Shatner.

Madrid is Now Home to Spain’s First Nap Cafe

The siesta is a cherished Spanish tradition.

This Restaurant Company Serves Adventurous Foodies Dinner 150 Feet in the Air

Talk about a meal with a view.

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