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Wayfarer's Dole

One of the oldest surviving charities in England continues its tradition of handing out free beer and bread.
Drinks

Banta

This sweet and salty Indian drink keeps an endangered soda bottle in business.
Drinks

Hot Springs Beer

This Arkansas town is known for its gangster history, its healing waters, and now its brews.
Yes, the glass on the right has eight layers.
Drinks

Seven-Color Tea

Layers of flavored tea combine to create a drinkable rainbow.
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Upcoming Events
Ivory Puzzle Ball.
Feb 16
Elmhurst, Illinois

Under Pressure: Volcanoes and the Birth of the World’s Most Precious Stones

Join us for an interactive lecture on volcanoes led by a geologist from the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art.
Buckhorn Exchange
Feb 16
Denver, Colorado

Drinking History Tour of Denver

Join us for a historic bar crawl featuring three of Denver's most unusual and iconic locations.
Ruins of the St. Francis Dam.
Feb
17 - 23
Santa Clarita, California

The St. Francis Dam Disaster

Hike the ruins of the dam that took 400 lives and ended the career of William Mulholland.
The grave of cult leader Mirra Mita
Feb 21
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cults at Sphinx & Snakeskin: Philadelphia and Beyond

Surrender your individuality as we explore various cult movements peripherally and directly connected to Philadelphia.
Homeboy Electronics Recycling.
Feb 22
Los Angeles, California

Trash Transformation

Explore two places where waste is collected, then remade into treasures.
Bardahl sign and headquarters.
Feb 22
Seattle, Washington

Inside Bardahl: A Guided Tour

Explore the headquarters of this automotive empire and meet legendary race car driver Al Young.
Steve Ainsworth - expert in death investigation.
Feb 22
Boulder, Colorado

The Art of Solving a Cold Case

Indulge your inner detective and learn how cold cases are solved!
A vintage party takes a deadly twist.
Feb 22
Chicago, Illinois

Murder Mystery Soiree

Whodunnit? A Prohibition-era murder mystery for the ages!
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breakup week

In Alaska, Birch Syrup Is a Sweet Sign of Breakup Season

The running sap is like a local version of Groundhog Day.
February 14, 2019
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belgium

Inside the Belgian Library That Tore Itself Apart

In the 1960s, a conflict between Dutch-speaking and French-speaking students divided a historic collection.
February 14, 2019
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crafts

Sailors' Valentines Were Painstakingly Crafted, But Not by Sailors

They made great last-minute gifts after months at sea.
February 14, 2019
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food art

This Assortment of Candy Art Includes a Giant, Illuminated Gummy Bear

Bear in mind, it's not actually edible.
February 13, 2019
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