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EricGrundhauser

Director of Programming, Atlas Obscura Membership. Eric heads up Atlas Obscura's membership program, hosting and producing shows that bring our curious world to life! He lives in Brooklyn with his comic book collection. His work has been featured on Slate, NPR, Vanity Fair, The AV Club, Motherboard, Smithsonian, and a bunch of other places where reasonable content is sold. Helluva guy. Have any issues? eric@atlasobscura.com

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Many of You Are Homesick—For a Place You’ve Never Been

We asked which places gave you "fernweh," and you gave us poetry!

When Dentures Used Real Human Teeth

"Waterloo teeth" represent a more ghoulish time in the history of dentistry.

Could a Book-Scented Candle Make Your Place Smell... Smarter?

Options include "Sherlock’s Study" and "Reading at the Cafe."

Why the U.S. Capitol's 'Demon Cat' Legend Is So Persistent

A lot of it has to do with paw prints.

Most Islands Don't Actually Have Palm Trees on Them

A quick and dirty calculation reveals the reality behind the stereotype.

The Visual Influences Behind Wes Anderson's 'Isle of Dogs'

Real-world landscapes played a role in shaping Trash Island.

Atlas Obscura Readers Draw Their Personal Fantasy Islands

We asked you to create your own ideal island, and you did not disappoint.

The Succulent That Looks Like a Stone

Plant some lithops and fill your window box with living pebbles.

Draw Us a Map of Your Personal Fantasy Island!

Imagine you could create an island to your exact specifications. What would it look like?

Measure Your Day in Mechanical Clacks

Our favorite retro timepiece keeps wasted minutes in check.

February 28, 2018

Have You Ever Felt Homesick for a Place You've Never Been?

Real or fictional, near or far, describe the unvisited places you long for most!

February 27, 2018

Meet a Man Who Makes Sculptures From Lava

Danny Osborne looks to active volcanoes for his art supplies.

February 27, 2018

A 30-Year Career Writing and Directing for Medieval Times

The family dinner theater's creative director on how he keeps things fresh, and why it took so long to install a woman on the throne.

February 23, 2018

A Masochistic Brainteaser for the Expert Puzzle Fan

Hell puzzles are both entertainment and punishment.

February 21, 2018

Rediscovering the Newsletter That Inspired a Generation of Comedians

Billy Glason's "Fun-Master Gag Files" influenced the joke industry for decades.

February 19, 2018

A Mustache Guard to Help You Drink Like a Victorian

Whisker Dams keep your facial hair dry in most any beverage situation.

February 16, 2018

Portrait of the Pie Artist as an Instagram Star

Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin's expert dough designs have earned her a following.

February 14, 2018

A Never-Ending Hallway of Miniature Danger

The Infinite Dungeon Corridor brings a sense of quest to your desk.

February 14, 2018

Why a Small Town in Washington State Is Still Printing Wooden Money

In Tenino, a Depression-era tradition lives on.

February 12, 2018

The Long, Strange Legacy of One of the World's Earliest Fake Mermaids

Jenny Hanivers date back to the 16th century, and are still collected today.

February 9, 2018

Atlas Obscura's Mid-Winter Reading List

Great books for when you absolutely cannot face going outside.

February 2, 2018

Wishlist: Apothecary Drawers

The first step in building your own curio cabinet.

January 31, 2018

Why Maryland Loves Jousting

The first official state sport in the U.S. continues a medieval tradition.

January 29, 2018

Around the World in 14,000 'Do Not Disturb' Signs

Edoardo Flores has amassed a remarkable number of ways to say, "Not Now."

January 26, 2018