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The Island of Animal Experiments

New York's Plum Island has been the source of so many conspiracy theories over the years.
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The True Villain in the Salem Witch Trials

The psychosis that took over the Massachusetts city might have been caused by mold.
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wedding day

The Ultimate Crowdsourced Map of Long Distance Relationships

Almost 600 people responded to our survey on far-flung love.
June 14, 2016
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netflix

The Mystery Behind the Ozark Spooklight

Even an Army Corps study couldn't determine its source.
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jawn

15 Trees That Can't Even Right Now

They just can't.
May 18, 2016
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germany

12 Places that Prove Berlin is a Brilliant Wunderkammer

The German capital is equal parts fairytale, steam bath, and spy meet-up.
April 27, 2016
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prince

A Guide to Places Turned Purple for Prince

The New Power Generation came out in force.
April 21, 2016
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obscura day 2016

The Wonders of Obscura Day 2016, in Photos

What adventurers saw and snapped during our annual day of exploration.
April 20, 2016
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photo of the week

Photo of the Week: 50,000 Lights Bloom in the Desert

See a blanket of tiny lights in Uluru, Australia.
March 28, 2016
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The Ultimate Spring Baby Animal Cam Compendium

Need some animal babies in your life? Check out these live feeds.
March 25, 2016
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photo of the week

Photo of the Week: Cozy Goats Wearing Vintage Coats

Knitwear is not just for humans, you know.
March 21, 2016
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12 Quirky Treasures of Milwaukee

Wisconsin's largest city is brewing a lot more than beer.
March 14, 2016
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Take Our Audience Survey!

We're looking for your input on how to make Atlas Obscura better.
March 8, 2016
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event recap

Take a Video Tour of All-Night Explorers Club Event

February 18, 2016
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obscura day 2016

Obscura Day 2016 is Coming!

February 18, 2016
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15 Places in Utah that Prove the State is Weirder Than You Think

February 16, 2016
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love locks

16 Tales of Love and Obsession to Help You Survive Valentine's Day

February 12, 2016
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new york city

Inside Atlas Obscura’s All-Night Adventure at the Explorers Club

February 11, 2016
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Is Baltimore America's Most Eccentric City?

February 9, 2016
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valentine's day

Tell Us About Your Long Distance Relationship

February 4, 2016
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The 44 Most Wondrous Places to Visit in 2016

January 6, 2016
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dinner party download

The Computational Drink Made in Ada Lovelace's Honor

December 14, 2015
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wishlist

The 2015 Atlas Obscura Gift Guide

December 10, 2015
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cemeteries

After-Dark Enchantment at Atlas Obscura’s Green-Wood Cemetery Spectacular

October 29, 2015