In the 1980s and ’90s, Ron Spitzer played bass and drums in rock bands—Tot Rocket and the Twins, Western Eyes, and Band of Susans. He sang and wrote songs, toured the country, and…
After more than a century of address-free living, Carmel-By-the-Sea, a California town known for its white-sand beaches is moving ahead with a plan to assign street numbers to hom…
A new museum has opened in London promising visitors one of the best selfie experiences in the capital.
The Paradox Museum specializes in special effects and mind-boggling opti…
Ever wondered how people spend their spare time?
A new exhibition celebrating the U.K.’s hobbies opened on July 18 in Croydon, featuring over 14,000 items, including collection…
The lights are turning off in Hong Kong. The once spectacular neon hustle and bustle is now much reduced.
Safety and regulations mean many shops and businesses have taken down …
Up until recently, Dubai city might not have been on top of scuba divers’ list of places to visit to discover the wonders of the underwater world.
But that all changed when a n…
Spicy, steaming, slurpy ramen may be everyone’s favorite Japanese food. In Tokyo, long lines circle around blocks, and waiting an hour for your favorite ramen is normal. Ramen has…
A globe in the age of Google Earth?
London globemaker Peter Bellerby thinks the human yearning to “find our place in the cosmos” has helped globes survive their original purpos…
John Gurche helps people understand how ancient humans looked by creating lifelike models based on archaeological finds. The work requires a mix of artistic skill and scientific k…
As wildfires prove to be a growing threat in the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is furthering its preventative and response measures.
The USDA…
Silicon Valley billionaires behind a secretive $800 million land-buying spree in Northern California have finally released some details about their plans for a new green city, but…
Environmentally friendly funerals are a growing trend.
And while traditional wooden coffins come from trees that can take decades to grow and years to break down in the soil, t…
A Massachusetts woman and her granddaughter use their hands to put the finishing touches to a colorful blanket they are making for immigrants coming to the United States.
They …