Norma Jean Circus Elephant Monument
Years later, local druggist and animal lover Wade Meloan marked Norma Jeanâs grave with a picket fence and hand-painted sign.
Grand Galvez Hotel | Galveston, Texas
Centered in the circular driveway and surrounded by tropical palm trees, the four-tiered marble fountain, produced in Italy and featuring dolphins, griffins, and peacocks, creates a grand sense of arrival that is amplified once you enter and see the show-stopping mosaic on the lobby floor.
The Global Appeal of Public Art in Airports
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5 Tales of Bizarre Holiday Gift-Giving
Sometimes run like Secret Santas, other times as free-for-alls where anyone can fulfill anyone elseâs request, they might be hyper-specific or genre-wide, but often they involve things that are already popular in the fandom worldâthink pop-culture juggernauts like the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or the manga My Hero Academia, or CWâs Supernatural.
Hirosaki Castle
In 1810, the daimyo lord finally got permission to reconstruct a watchtowerâthe government agreed as the Russian presence grew in the Tsugaru Straitâand had a new keep built instead, which could have been a capital offense were it not for the project being cleverly undertaken.
Nectar Soda
While the Cincinnati nectar soda has multiple origin stories, each crediting a different pharmacist or confectioner, Woellert has concluded that John Mullane created the flavor after traveling to Quebec City to learn the art of confectionery from a prominent Canadian candymaker.
Explore LGBTQ+ Santa Marta Colombia
In addition to loving the food, I was also impressed by Pescaoâs dedication to supporting local community-based initiatives; the restaurant was created with help from the Tras La Perla foundation, a group founded partly by award-winning Colombian singer Carlos Vives.
Bask in the Beauty of an Island Paradise in the Maldives
Diners can view colorful fish, moray eels, and playful dolphins through an acrylic dome as they dine on a set lunch or dinner menu that features Asian-influenced dishes that have dashes of inspiration from around the globe.
Luke Yankee
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Can You Claim Compensation for a Holiday Accident? Hereâs What You Need to Know
If youâve experienced an accident abroad that has disrupted or ruined your holiday, you may be wondering if thereâs a way to seek compensation for the impact on your travel experience.
Visit a Colorful Gum Wall in Seattle
If germs donât give you the willies, a trip to Seattleâs Gum Wall is the ideal place to celebrate the cityâs weird and wonderful spirit.
Svalbard’s Global Seed Vault Banks Biodiversity and Sprouts Controversy
One consequence is that the vault often serves as a lightning rod for critics who view seed conservation as the latest stage in a long history of Europeans removing natural resources from developing nations.
Hastings Kamuzu Banda Mausoleum
The honorific Ngwazi, meaning âheroâ in Chichewa, was frequently affixed to the front of his name and is typically translated more grandly as âGreat Lion.â His mausoleum in the center of Malawiâs capital city, Lilongwe, is decorated with leonine imagery.
Before Moo Deng, There Was âWilliam Johnson Hippopotamusâ
Ever since she was born at ThailandâsKhao Kheow Open Zoo in July 2024, Moo Deng, the pygmy hippopotamus, has captured public imagination, with visitors to her home quadrupling since her birth.
Danebury Meteorite
It is uncertain whether its descent to Earth was seen by any prehistoric witnesses, regardless, it landed in a disused grain pit at the hillfortâa fortunate fall that would prove crucial to its preservation.
Glade Creek Grist Mill: Visit West Virginiaâs Picturesque Mill
Babcock State Park is home to cascading Glade Creek Grist Mill Falls, over 20 miles of hiking trails, and serene lakes and streams that are ideal for canoeing and fishing for trout.
Talking Turkey With Eric Kim
This particular bird comes with a South Asian-inflected spice rub made with dried mint, chiles, black peppercorns, and fennel or cumin seeds, then gets placed atop a bed of poblano, bell, shishito, and other fresh peppers.