Acoustic locator – Detecting enemy aircraft before the invention of Radar
Acoustic location devices were used by military services from mid-World War I to the early years of World War II for the passive detection of …
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The Blythe Intaglios: How To View Ancient Geoglyphs in the California Desert
I love the idea of forgotten things, and you really can’t get more forgotten than the Blythe Intaglios, so much so that non-Natives didn’t even …
Tower C: Multi-Dimensional Vertical City of Two Naturally-Lit Towers
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has won the design competition to build Tower C at Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base, in China. The winning design is …
Soldotna, Alaska: More Than Just a Dot on the Map
If you’re planning a trip to Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, you’ll inevitably hear one name: Soldotna. You’ll see it on road signs, find it on fishing …
The Kensington Runestone Hoax
The Runestone and the enduring mystery of its origin continues to be the hallmark of the Runestone Museum. This intriguing artifact was discovered in 1898, …
The Stone Dream of a Mad King: The True Story of Neuschwanstein Castle
With its towers, turrets, frescoes, and throne hall, Neuschwanstein Castle looks like it was plucked straight from a medieval fairy tale. But the truth is …
The London sewage station that looks like a Moroccan temple and is now a popular tourist attraction
The station in South East London has stunning architecture and four enormous beam engines Whether it’s a visit to the Tate Modern or a spin …
Living in the Blue Hour: A Journey to Where the Sun Never Rises
Have you ever wondered what time loses its meaning? Where 11 AM isn’t a signal for a coffee break, but a daily, fleeting moment of …
The Stadium of Amantia: Albania’s Hidden Window into the Ancient World
Meta Description: Journey off the beaten path in Albania to discover the Hellenistic Stadium of Amantia, where 4,000 spectators once cheered. Uncover the story of …
Gnarly X-rays show what really happens when baby teeth fall out of child’s skull
There exists a rare kind of horror that isn’t loud. No blood, no screeching violins – just something more horribly clinical, old, and a little …