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In 1826, a restaurant known as the Atwood and Bacon Oyster House opened on Boston’s Union Street. It’s been serving up grub ever since. Now known as the Union Oyster House, it ranks among the oldest restaurants in the United States and claims to be the oldest continuously-operated eatery in the country. The restaurant’s historical connections…
Ruth Asawa’s legacy comes in many forms. It sits on a wall in the Guggenheim, a six-pointed star that dissolves into fractals on its fringe. It hangs in the tower of San Francisco’s de Young Museum as a cloud of massive inkblots. It is also present, if invisible, at the Santa Anita racetrack in California,…
It was a normal day at the lab for Dave Remsen—until one of the guests escaped from its room. The alarm was raised by a staffer, and a hunt ensued. After some frantic searching and mild panic, the guest was located, then scooped up—carefully—and plopped back into their tank. “They’re escape artists,” Remsen explained as…
Visiting countries and cultures that are completely different from your own is rewarding. Travel to foreign shores gives you a broader insight and understanding of humanity. You reflect on who you are. It can be life-changing. The world is always changing too. What may have been a safe place to experience only a few years…
So you’re after a permanent reminder of how you feel when you’re traveling? Symbolic ink could be just what you need to remind you of where you’ve been, what’s made you feel good, and where you’re headed. Tats are, of course, an ancient art. Wherever you go, do remember to check out the skill and…
Are you interested in the paranormal? Do you like visiting and reading about actual destinations that have stories and legends of ghosts and hauntings? Whether you are a believer or not, there are many places around the world that capitalize on the history of the goings on at their location. There are usually many anecdotal…