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In Älmhult, Sweden, there’s an IKEA experience that doesn’t require an Allen key.
Archaeologists Discovered the ‘Minotaur’s Labyrinth’… But There’s a Big Problem
Last year, as construction got underway for a planned new international airport just outside of Heraklion, Crete, an excavation crew made an astonishing discovery: a massive circular labyrinth-like complex dating to the Minoan period that bears an eerie resemblance to the legendary lair of the Minotaur. The discovery of the 20,000-square-foot monumental structure, which features … Continued
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From oysters to bull testes.
Inside the Quirky Ritual Dedicated to America’s Rodent Prophet
Mix one part whimsical Americana, add a dash of tradition, and you’ll get the one, the only, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
The 250th USA Birthday Parties We’re RSVPing ‘Yes’ To
From museums to fireworks, the must-see parties of America’s semiquincentennial.
How to Tell if You’re Clairvoyant — Experts Reveal Most People Are (and Don’t Realize It)
It’s all about tapping in, tuning in, and paying attention.
Mark Twain Was Wrong: Travel Often Makes Us More Prejudiced
Mark Twain thought travel was “fatal to prejudice,” but the empirical evidence—and common experiences of travel—complicate things.
Something Touched Me in the Middle of the Night — And It Led to a City’s Most Haunted Secrets
The spirits of Macon, Georgia, are turning the town into a paranormal tourist hub.
5 Places Where Aliens Might Actually Exist
Are we alone in the universe? Scientists are searching for the answer.
Salem Isn’t the Center of American Witchcraft — These Towns Are
Witches aren’t just in Salem anymore.