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On the Road with the World’s Only Big-Block C8 Corvette — Chevrolet hasn’t put a big-block in a Corvette since 1974, and by then it wasn’t much more powerful than the more popular 350 small-block. The big-block soldiered on in truck use, however, where its effor
The Best Break from a Big Project Is Another Project — In a previous life, I was regularly subjected to the odd ritual of the automotive cocktail party. Usually taking place at higher-end events (or events that want to feel higher-end), this ritual involves wandering between…
John Cockerill's Tomb in Seraing, Belgium — <p><img alt="The wall opposite the monument." data-width="2560" data-height="1920" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/Dw7TFDSNLgMl5GTQ8uXGrrWd_ist7BEZeh2UBWmwfC4/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/aHR0c…
SoftBank Seeks Stake in Japan’s Top Utility to Power AI Boom — SoftBank Group Corp. is looking to invest in Japan’s biggest power utility to help secure the electricity needed to expand in artificial intelligence, the company’s chief executive officer said.
Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented' — The regional governor urges residents to remain indoors for the first time since the beginning of the war.
Jon Stewart Calls Donald Trump the ‘Thief of Joy’ After Knicks Debacle: ‘He F**king Ruined It’ — At an FYC event for 'The Daily Show' with his fellow hosts, Jon Stewart reacted to Donald Trump's appearance at Madison Square Garden on Monday.
Family Camping With My Teenagers Is Chaotic. These 8 Gear Picks Make My Life Easier. — Camping with kids is pure joy, with the right gear.
15 Airbnbs Worth Booking for the Pool Alone — Luxurious rentals around the world where the pool is the star of the show.
Apple promotes Creator Studio with three commissioned pieces - 9to5Mac — Apple has commissioned a few short creative pieces that show how Creator Studio can be used across different kinds of creative work.
Campo Grande Park in Valladolid, Spain — <p><img alt="" data-width="960" data-height="723" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/NtwQJjqOVtaKJYc6awoxeCk4Z12oylo9UixL72o8xxw/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdGxh/cy1kZXYuczMuYW1h/em9uYXd…
A Baseball Legend, a Toxic Town, and One Unexpected Road Trip — An Atlas Obscura map led to a joyful stop at Mickey Mantle’s childhood home, and a haunting visit to the abandoned mining town just up the road.
Otternes Bygdetun in Aurland, Norway — <p><img alt="" data-width="1135" data-height="851" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/4GIPQgYIMYCGy_fwotH5j8H2GJb8o8cuW6AGig3PR20/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdGxh/cy1kZXYuczMuYW1h/em9uYXdz…
What Norway’s Fittest Athletes Can Teach Us about Lifting Weights — Everyone is emulating Norwegian threshold workouts. How does that apply in the weight room?
Why are Gen-Z socialists obsessed with taxing billionaires? | The Economist — "Tax the billionaires" is a rallying cry of Gen-Z socialists—not least because it makes for a compelling soundbite on TikTok. But what is the real cost of making the super wealthy pay for everything? O
Mourners gather to remember Lebanese conservationist killed by Israel — People gathered in Beirut in memory of beloved turtle conservationist Mona Khalil, killed in Israeli attack.
Why Your Airplane Ticket is So Expensive — A lot of people wonder why airline tickets cost so much. There are many factors that go into airline pricing. This article explains them all.
GFA — Aviation weather, visualized.
‘Losing three years set us back 20’: Palestinian football’s future in peril — The suspended Palestinian league is squeezing a generation of footballers, with little certainty about the future.
"Design weeks need to start framing repair as aspirational" — <p>This week's 3 Days of Design is an opportunity to challenge the idea that new is better, writes Katie Treggiden. If design weeks want to remain culturally relevant in an era of impending climate catastrophe, they ne
‘Reservation Hijacking’ Scams Target Travelers. Here’s How to Stay Safe — The hotel staffer who calls you with an urgent request for payment isn’t necessarily who they say they are.
Donald Trump nominates Lance Schroyer to serve as ICE director — The immigration enforcement agency has been without a Senate-confirmed director since 2017, during Trump's first term.
The Santander to Alar del Rey Railway Line in Alar del Rey, Spain — <p><img alt="" data-width="960" data-height="720" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/OUnDkbmvC9Rz7zHU_hoVXtbN7CMXlb4JiFR0xalc33g/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/aHR0cHM6Ly9h…
Planespotters — Aircraft fleet databases.
Erling Haaland’s Snapchat is winning over World Cup fans — The Norway striker is chasing the Golden Boot, joining the viral Viking Row, and posting like your funniest friend.
Aviation Stories, Aircraft Reviews, & Pilot Resources — Get the latest aviation news, pilot resources, aircraft reviews, and more from FLYING Magazine — trusted by aviators since 1927.
A Berlin Chef’s Philosophical Pivot — Julius feels like a younger sibling to Ernst, the cult spot that closed last year after shaping a generation of cooks. For its chef-owners, it’s also a radical shift in perspective.
How We Pulled It Off: A Stunning Maldives Elopement Paid for With Points — Before and after their nuptials, the couple also made it to Singapore, Dubai, and Doha on points.
Sinclair Seamen's Presbyterian Church in Belfast — The bell of HMS Hood is rung every Sunday at this ship-themed church.
The Best Kid-Friendly, Parent-Approved Hotels in New York City — Whether you are wrangling a toddler in Midtown or ambling around Williamsburg with a teenager, these hotels make the whole trip better.
This guy rebuilt a 1987 Ferrari Testarossa engine in his garage and documented every bolt, the mad respect I have for his patience is unhinged 🔧
Is This Ancient Indigenous City America's Next National Park? — With more than 12,000 years of Indigenous history, this is the frontrunner to become America’s 64th National Park, marking a historic shift in how the U.S. protects Native land.
We Just Got Back From Overland Expo West 2026. Here's a Sneak Preview of the New Overlanding Gear We're Dying to Try Out. — Meet our 10 favorite new rigs, tech, and tools for adventuring in the backcountry on four wheels.
‘Perfect Storm’: How Trump's Aid Cuts Are Fueling the Ebola Outbreak — One health provider who works on the ground says that basic medical equipment like masks and hand sanitizers are in short supply due to funding cuts.
These three sedans prove you don't need $50,000 to buy new — Affordable options for anyone who simply wants a reliable car for the daily commute.
Le Mans Surprises: Toyota Takes Home Sixth Win, Corvette Wins GT3 — Toyota has earned its sixth (and arguably most significant) victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which was held on June 13 and 14. The team fended off a long list of rivals, including BMW, Ferrari, and Cadillac, t
Why your 3D printer's slicer software matters more than the printer itself — Garbage in, garbage out.
The world's tallest building has 1,000-year-old air conditioning — Burj Khalifa's beautiful secret is revealed in the new book, Hidden in Plain Sight.
Druckenmiller Leads Wall Street’s Return to Argentine Stocks — Foreign investors led by the likes of Stanley Druckenmiller and major Wall Street banks are returning to Argentine stocks this year after some had exited ahead of 2025’s volatile midterm election cycle.
Forget the BMW iX3—This American electric SUV is just as luxurious and costs $10K less — Same luxury feel, lower price tag — that’s a tough argument to beat.
The Crash That Forced Tony Hawk to Rethink Everything About Skateboarding — Four years after a big injury, the skateboarding GOAT opens up about what it looks—and feels—like to shred in your fifties.
Here’s everything new for Apple Maps in iOS 27 - 9to5Mac — iOS 27 is packed with a variety of new features for iPhone, including in Apple Maps. Here’s everything new for Apple Maps in iOS 27.
watched a mechanic spend 3 hours finding a rattle that turned out to be a single bolt loose in the door panel. made me wonder how many car problems are just things vibrating free?
Car guys spend thousands on exhaust systems to sound faster, meanwhile the cheapest fix is just removing the resonator and suddenly everyone thinks you have a real engine
Where Was Disclosure Day Filmed? The Midwestern America of Spielberg's Latest Sci-Fi — A look at where on Earth the extraterrestrials are landing in this summer's blockbuster.
Plex’s new price hikes made me realize I was right to switch to Jellyfin — I've never regretted switching to Jellyfin; you won't either.
You Won’t Stop Quoting Steven Seagal and Keenen Ivory Wayans Once You See ‘The Glimmer Man’ — The 1996 cult crime thriller from director John Gray turns 30 this year, just in time for the Wayans to get to Scary Movie. Weird film recommendation.
Watched someone make risotto by refusing to stir it, said the constant motion was corporate anxiety behavior, somehow it was better 🍚
Musk's SpaceX buys AI coding start-up for $60bn days after IPO — Elon Musk's firm agrees to buy Cursor, while a surge SpaceX's shares sees it overtake Amazon to become the world's fifth most valuable company.
Summer Fruit Galette — This free-form tart celebrates the best of summer!
Is Fortress Europe becoming more strict? — The new EU's Pact on Migration and Asylum is the most sweeping overhaul of European asylum law in decades.
Best MacBook Pro deal: Apple M5 Pro 14-inch drops to $2,399.99 on Prime Day — This is not a casual laptop — it just doesn’t know how to be one.