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Covering the world's most wondrous food and drink.
A canelazo made with citrus and cloves.
Drinks

Canelazo

A sweet, warm cocktail to chase away the chill of Andean nights.
Drinks

Tchoukoutou

In Togolese markets, locals socialize over gourds of this sweet-and-sour sorghum beer.
Ingredients & Condiments

Beach Plum Jelly

This tangy East Coast spread from is becoming increasingly hard to find.
Tools

Glirarium

Ancient Romans fattened up dormice in these snack-filled enclosures.
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Upcoming Events
Join Atlas Obscura's co-founder and creative director for a night of wonder.
Sep 19
La Grange, Illinois

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.
Working the drop roller.
Sep 20
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Victorian Clear Toy and Cough Drop Workshop

Go behind-the-scenes at the oldest continuously operated confectionery in the United States for a hands-on workshop of a Pennsylvania-German tradition.
Join Atlas Obscura's co-founder and creative director for a night of wonder.
Sep 20
Minneapolis, Minnesota

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.
Ripe paw-paws by a paw-paw tree.
Sep 22
Indian Head, Maryland

In Search of the Edible Treats of Mattawoman Creek

Join us for a kayak exploration down this freshwater marsh in search of everything edible.
Beekeeper Bob Redmond
Sep 22
Burien, Washington

Beekeeping 101

Meet a colony of bees with Bob Redmond of Urban Bee Company.
Buckhorn Exchange
Sep 22
Denver, Colorado

Drinking History Tour of Denver

Join us for a historic bar crawl featuring three of Denver's most unusual and iconic locations.
Sep 22
Chicago, Illinois

Into the Veil

Immersive experiences in Graceland Cemetery on the night of the autumnal equinox.
Sep 23
Los Angeles, California

Secret Japanese Village

Take a rare opportunity to step inside the hidden world of L.A.-based fashion designer Peter Lai, with an incredible private tour led by the artist himself.
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shorts

The Nuclear Power Plant in Crimea That Chernobyl Stopped Dead

It has had a second life as a photogenic, atmospheric ruin.
September 17, 2018
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south america

Brazil Nuts Are Brought to You by Rodents

The snack wouldn’t exist without the help of one furry critter and its unusually sharp teeth.
September 14, 2018
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mammal

The Great British Hedgehog Census Is Prickly Business

To understand what's happening with the beloved critters, first you have to find them.
September 14, 2018
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Welcome Back, Hunger Stones

In the past, the appearance of these rocks has portended bad famines, good wine, or nothing at all.
September 14, 2018
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