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63 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Vienna, Austria

Updated October 3, 2023

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Unveiling the Mystery of a Royal Wedding Dress Lost for 179 Years

Made famous by 'The Empress' on Netflix, Sisi and her missing garment provoked an imperial hunt over centuries.
by Ronan O'Connell
Snow globes were invented at the turn of the 20th century but didn't often feature Christmas characters until after World War II.

This Family Gave the World the Snow Globe

But did they create the famous one with a starring role in Citizen Kane?
by Carole Rosenblat
Definitely don't judge this book by its cover.

For Sale: A Poisoner’s Lab Secreted in a Beautiful Book

Another reminder that covers can't be trusted.
by Jessica Leigh Hester
This IUD prototype was never marketed because it didn't have any advantages over existing models.

The Twisted History of IUD Design

Before doctors settled on the T-shape, these contraceptives came in all shapes and sizes.
by Sarah Laskow

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Original letter of Abraham, the son of Maimonides found in the Cairo genizah.
A sculpture of the Tower of Babel, by Alan Baughman, from the Introductory Room of the Museum of the Alphabet
Boontling word of the week in the tap room of the Anderson Valley Brewing Company.

A Linguistics Lover's Tour of the World

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Including The Cairo Genizah , The Museum of the Alphabet , and Boontling Language of Boonville

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The Statue of St. Anthony's Pig
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Including Bolivia's Witch Market, Dubrovnik Maskeron, and Statue of St. Anthony's Pig

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