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Gastro Obscura
Covering the world's most wondrous food and drink.
Prepared Foods

Fujisan Bread

Worlds collide in this braided bread that tastes like brioche and is meant to look like Mount Fuji.
Sweets

Tocinillo de Cielo

This heavenly custard was born from the leftovers of sherry winemaking.
Ingredients & Condiments

Long Pepper

This once-common spice is now almost completely unknown outside India.
Qarta at the center surrounded by other sliced meats, including horse fat sausage and boiled cow tongue.
Prepared Foods

Qarta

This simple dish of boiled horse intestine is prized for its unique and layered texture.
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Upcoming Events
Join Atlas Obscura's co-founder and creative director for a night of wonder.
Oct 17
Beaverton, Oregon

An Explorer's Guide for the World's Most Adventurous Kid

Don't miss this rare chance to meet Atlas Obscura's co-founder Dylan Thuras.
Ravenmaster book cover.
Oct 17
Los Angeles, California

The Ravenmaster: My Life with the Ravens at the Tower of London

History, adventures, and tales of intrigue from the Ravenmaster of the Tower of London.
Discover hidden heroes.
Oct 19
Chicago, Illinois

Ghouls, Gargoyles and Ghost Signs: A Historic and Haunted Scavenger Hunt

Our newest Google-proof scavenger hunt isn’t for the faint of heart.
A ghost ship peaceful on the water.
Oct 20
Nanjemoy, Maryland

In Search of the Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay

Maryland’s “Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay” is the largest concentration of shipwrecks in the Western Hemisphere. Join us by kayak as we venture through the nearly 200 vessels that lie there.
Selected experiences curated by Chase Sapphire®
George Streeter and his lovely bride.
Oct 20
Chicago, Illinois

SCANDAL! A Pearl-Clutching Tour of Chicago's Historic Drama

Discover the juicy past of Chicago's high society on this decidedly fabulous walking tour.
Schoenhofen Monument.
Oct 20
Chicago, Illinois

Graceland Cemetery Walking Tour

Explore both the celebrated and overlooked histories of Graceland Cemetery.
Steam plant signage.
Oct 20
Seattle, Washington

Steam Plant Tour

Explore this engineering landmark and remnant from the era of electrification in American cities.
Join Atlas Obscura's co-founder and creative director for a night of wonder.
Oct 20
Seattle, Washington

An Explorer's Guide for the World's Most Adventurous Kid

Don't miss this rare chance to meet Atlas Obscura's co-founder Dylan Thuras.
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mushrooms

The Original 'Humungous Fungus' Is Even Bigger and Older Than We Thought

But it's not the biggest.
October 12, 2018
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balloons

Seven Hours in the Air With Some Record-Breaking Swiss Balloonists

Up, up, and away over the Alps.
October 12, 2018
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linguistics

Millennial Aboriginal Australians Have Developed Their Own Language

Spoken by Warlpiri under 35, it emerged from code-switching in one remote community.
October 11, 2018
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everyday wonder

Teach Yourself to Echolocate

A beginner's guide to navigating with sound.
October 11, 2018
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