This Vast Photo Archive Is Hidden Inside a Cold, Heavily Guarded Limestone Mine
(via Atlas Obscura) Over 11 million Getty images are on ice near Pittsburgh.
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Month: May 2020
The Strange, Smelly Chores That Keep Natural History Museums Running
(via Atlas Obscura) Even during a pandemic, someone’s gotta feed the flesh-eating beetles.
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Top 10 Amazingly Preserved Ancient Foods
(via Listverse) Everyone has been scrabbling around at the moment trying to stock up their cupboards with food that will
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Princess Juliana Airport and Maho Beach
(via Amusing Planet) Maho Beach is located on the Dutch side of the Caribbean island of Saint Martin. If you
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Top 10 Greatest Plot Twists In History
(via Listverse) From arrogant emperors failing miserably, to seemingly successful rebellions gone wrong, there are many twists and turns in
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15 Heroic Facts About Florence Nightingale
(via Mental Floss) Venerated as the “founder of modern nursing,” Florence Nightingale—who was born in Florence, Italy on May 12,
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See How Artists Have Turned Farm Silos Into Stunning Giant Murals
(via Smithsonian)The projects are helping Australia’s drought-stricken rural towns find new life as outdoor art galleries
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Top 10 Fascinating Facts About The Golden Age Of Flying
(via Listverse) The golden age of flying is now—if you have $30,000 you can have your own personal suite for
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How a Photographer Recreated Outdoor Adventures With Household Stuff
(via Atlas Obscura) Think of it as the Great Indoors.
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Tristan da Cunha – The Most Remote Island in the World
(via Amusing Planet) Tristan da Cunha is a volcanic island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean lying 2,816 kilometers
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‘Mail Art’ Makes a Comeback During Quarantine
(via Atlas Obscura) All you need is an idea, an envelope, and a stamp.
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Top 10 World Famous Books That Got Rejected
(via Listverse) Before becoming some of the most popular books in history, classics such as Gone with the Wind and
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