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The National Map — As a cornerstone of the U.S. Geological Survey's National Geospatial Program (NGP), The National Map (TNM) is a collaborative effort among the USGS and governmental, academic, non-profit, and industry partners to improve and deliver topographic information for
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A Most “Pleasantly Situated” Estate - NASA Science — The farms and gardens of Mount Vernon played a central role in the life of America’s first president.
Amtrak's New Airo Trains Just Arrived in Seattle—Here’s What to Expect — The first trainset arrived in the Pacific Northwest this week for the final phase of testing on the Amtrak Cascades route.
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NASA’s Hubble Discovers First of Star Cluster’s Missing Black Holes - NASA Science — Archival data from Hubble and supportive observations from Webb have located their first stellar-mass black hole in the star cluster Omega Centauri.
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The Afro-Antillean Museum in Panama City, Panama — <p><img alt="" data-width="3874" data-height="2906" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/MNs1OMjgxoVpGYU4S4We6aN73wtNZxk96DBfDdZTzr8/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdGxh/cy1kZXYuczMu…
Departure board, midnight.
Google Pics is Workspace’s new ‘pro-level’ AI image creator & editor — Following the announcement at I/O 2026 in May, Google Pics is launching in general availability today. This image editor...
A fascinating visit to the temples of Old Pune — These temples are set in beautiful old courtyards with a world of their own.
Your SSD and RAM warranties are worthless now, but these escalation tactics actually work — Your warranty might not protect you anymore
Île de Ré Is France’s Answer to Martha’s Vineyard: A Guide to the Island — The Atlantic Coast hideaway island where pink shutters are forbidden is often compared to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard.
Tech Influence Watch — Tracking cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence industry influence on 2026 elections in the United States.
Adventure Everywhere in Austin, Texas — With the right perspective, and the right vehicle, you can find Adventure Everywhere
Pac-Hunt — You're the Ghost — <p>Gotta love a strong and simple game concept. Corner Pac‑Man before he clears the maze.</p> <br/><br/>
Petdex: Animated pets for your coding agents — Petdex is the public gallery of animated pets for coding agents. Works with ChatGPT (Codex), Claude Code, Gemini CLI, OpenCode, Qoder, Kimi Code, CodeBuddy, and OMP. Browse open-source pets, preview their animations, and install…
7 Boutique Hotels in Savannah, Georgia, That Capture the City’s Historic Charm — From stately historic mansions to art-filled inns, these Savannah hotels offer character, charm, and thoughtful Southern hospitality.
The Chicken Prophet of Guangzhou — In a city obsessed with the perfect bird, one chef commissioned a secret farm for the radical act of making chicken taste like chicken again.
Major Adams Monument in Johannesburg, California — <p><img alt="The original plaque at the monument site." data-width="2992" data-height="4000" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/IaMprMLO9Wg6cXTtyk74O8GMA3PsgwusYY6hCwlc-I8/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1…
Record Store Day Reveals Black Friday 2026 Exclusives — The semiannual event known as Record Store Day will once again bring a raft of exclusive releases to independent record stores this Black Friday. Going down Nov. 27, this RSD Black Friday slate will include the usual…
An Airport Hates to See Dua Lipa Coming—Here's How to Travel Like Her This Summer — As she recently wrote, “Funmaxxing is an internet slang term describing the practice of intentionally maximizing enjoyment.”
AI is a game piracy renaissance, and it puts emulation as a whole in an awkward position — Reverse engineering tools accelerate fan remakes while legal and ethical lines around assets and DRM blur.
Doña Manolita in Madrid, Spain — <p><img alt="" data-width="1920" data-height="1440" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/hunWFp9hkyaaOSR3XRhsWmJ6nidNV0JL3iV7Bmd06gk/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/c:1470:980:nowe:444:77/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdGxh/cy1kZXY…
From Armpits to Feet, Our Ticklish Hot Spots Are Surprisingly Universal. The Finding Offers Clues About the Sensation's Evolutionary Origins — A new study probes the basics of gargalesis, a poorly understood type of tickling caused by firm, repetitive touches that typically…
Sources: A.J. Brown believed to have high ankle sprain, set for MRI — Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown, who left Wednesday night's loss to the Seattle Seahawks because of an injury, is believed to have suffered a high ankle sprain, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and…
The Closet — the Criterion Collection — The Criterion Collection as a 3D walk-in closet, or as a filterable list of covers — one shared set of filters.
New method turns ocean water into drinking water, without waste — The energy-efficient desalination system produces fresh water without chemical additives and transforms leftover salts into useful materials.
Corrimony Chambered Cairn in Corrimony, Scotland — <p><img alt="Corrimony Chambered Cairn" data-width="4032" data-height="3024" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/SQ2o3gGVgcjh0r9pXsWOLvmjmHaQ0LSWwMPsDimPJFA/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/aHR0…
My Journey as a Tourette's Ambassador | حنين التميمي | TEDxAmman Arab University — An awareness advocate and ambassador for Tourette Syndrome in the Arab world. I work to raise awareness about the differences and challenges faced by those living with the syndrome, and to share…
These 15 Stunning Photos Invite You to Take a Peek at the People, Places and Cultural Legacy of Picturesque Portugal — With its vibrant hues, vast landscapes and a venerable history, there’s much to love about the coastal country
Data USA — The most comprehensive visualization of U.S. public data. Data USA provides an open, easy-to-use platform that turns data into knowledge.
Will We Ever Find Alien Civilizations? | Quanta Magazine — Astronomer David Kipping discusses why claims of extraterrestrial life keep dissolving under scrutiny, why we need a more statistically grounded approach to searching for life beyond Earth, and why it’s rational to…
C.J. Gardner-Johnson: Efton Chism III is a 'practice squad player' who 'made a hell of a catch' — C.J. Gardner-Johnson dismissed Efton Chism III as a "practice squad player" and said the Patriots WR's one-handed TD catch "probably" will never happen again.
The Fountain of Bacchino in Florence — A whimsical Renaissance fountain sculpture from Florence, world-renowned for defying convention.
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A Massive Boulder Crushed His Leg on a Rugged Colorado Peak. He Had to Free Himself to Stay Alive. — Climbing North Apostle Mountain, an off-duty first responder freed their own fractured leg from a massive dislodged rock before an intricate iPhone-facilitated Black Hawk rescue…
Diamond Creek in Peach Springs, Arizona — <p><img alt="Watch for burros on the road!" data-width="4000" data-height="3000" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/1a8C7Vow2yU42vUgaiWM-3zAYTko4wu1Mag62qN99d8/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/aHR0cHM6L…
Y Combinator's Garry Tan wants U.S. open-weight AI labs to 'distill' frontier models, too | TechCrunch — Tan argues that frontier models themselves trained on public human knowledge so access to capable AI should be "a form of public good."
World Train Map — Interactive Railway Map · 1,247 Train Routes — An interactive railway map of the world: 1,247 notable train routes. High-speed, classic, night, scenic, heritage and luxury lines, with the facts behind every one.
The Tree and the River: A Wordless Love Letter to How Nature Always Wins — Nested between two giant cedars in the remote old-growth forest where I live much of the year are the rusted remains of boxy car. A tree root has seized one of the rear wheels. A sapling has growth…
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Home - GIS Geography — Want to learn GIS? How about geography? You’ve come to the right place. GISGeography.com is the headquarters for all things geospatial,
The Unwritten Rules of Visiting (and Partying in) Ibiza — Antisocial behavior is unwelcome on this island, and there's much more to see than the beach club and the dance floor.
Boundary Waters Closed for Only Third Time in History as Wildfires Spread Across Minnesota — A historic heatwave and lightning-sparked fires have triggered a full closure of the country's most iconic canoe wilderness. Here is what to do if you have a permit.
Top Bike Adventures in West Virginia’s Mountain Playground — Explore the peaks and valleys of the Allegheny Range on two wheels
Sahapedia | An open online resource on the arts, cultures and heritage of India — Sahapedia is an open online resource on the arts, cultures and heritage of India. ‘Saha’ (Sanskrit for ‘together with’), is an invitation to explore together the richness of the Indian cultural land
Chomeiji Sakuramochi in Sumida City, Japan — <p><img alt="Have a taste of cherry blossom." data-width="6000" data-height="4000" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/BvUHbinAEsaXoCYZvCABOIbG9vox-je7QxdHUYmUZOo/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/aHR0…
Met investigate donation to Jenrick's Tory leadership campaign — The former Conservative, now Reform UK, MP says the allegations are "entirely false".
APOD: 2026 July 28 - Barnards Loop over Twin Volcanoes - NASA Science — APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 July 28 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image…
Bills star DT Ed Oliver mourning tragic death of son — The 2-year-old son of Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver died June 28 after he was found unresponsive in a swimming pool by family members at a residence outside Houston.
A Preview Of The National Geographic Museum Of Exploration And The Rolex Landing — Rolex donated $100 million towards the new museum in Washington D.C. set to open this week.
If You’re Ambitious About Running, Get a Shoe to Match — The new HOKA Clifton PRO is for runners who put in the work
The Best Islands to Visit for Turquoise Coves, Cliffside Villages, and World-Class Snorkeling — Welcome to paradise.
AlphaGenome Atlas: a high-resolution map of human DNA — We’re introducing AlphaGenome Atlas, a database predicting the effects of every possible single nucleotide variant in the human genome.
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NASA’s Curiosity Views a Sand-Capped Butte - NASA Science — NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover captured this sand-capped butte, nicknamed “Miraflores,” estimated to be about 20 feet (6 meters) tall, with its Mast Camera, or
The Best Airbnbs Near California's Majestic Big Sur — With towering redwoods and stirring ocean vistas, these properties embody the magic of Big Sur.
The late Ian Watson's sci-fi The Embedding is intriguing – but dated — Watson's death last month prompted sci-fi columnist Emily H. Wilson to read his acclaimed 1973 debut and find out what she'd been missing. She found it fascinating – but reflective of its time