December 2016 - Curious Links

6 New Year Traditions from Around the World

(via mental_floss) American New Year traditions include the ball drop in Times Square, the Tournament of Roses Parade, fireworks, year-end

(via Atlas Obscura) On New Year’s Day, if you pass by the parking lot of Chicago’s Adler Planetarium around 11 o’clock

(via Atlas Obscura) It was November 8, 2012, and Timothy Mellon, the son of the late Paul Mellon —was ecstatic.

(via mental_floss) In 1902, Scotland sent explorers on an official national expedition to Antarctica, headed up by polar scientist and

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(via First We Feast) Spaghetti and meatballs. Marinara sauce. Chicken parm. Baked ziti. Garlic bread. Pizza (as we conceive of

(via Atlas Obscura) The artist who sold the most CDs in 2016 hasn’t toured in over 200 years, but is

(via Atlas Obscura) These maps would need to be thin enough to be snuck into a boot or coat lining,

(via Popular Mechanics) Dry needles make a mess and are a fire hazard, so it’s smart to remove your real

(via Atlas Obscura) When, in 1926, a new highway called U.S. Highway 66 was opened between Illinois and California, few

(via Great Big Story) General Tso’s chicken is a staple in American Chinese restaurants. But the most popular Chinese dish

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(via Eater) How we feel about bologna reveals something about ourselves. We reminisce about the sandwiches our parents made —

(via Great Big Story) Bob Dorough composed the beloved “Schoolhouse Rock!” songs that taught us elementary school math and grammar.