marvels and curiosities from the Atlas Obscura.
The Norias of the Syrian city of Hama are a collection of historic waterwheels so lovely and elaborate that they make classical Western waterwheels look … Continue reading Norias of Hama in Hama, Syria
High atop the Malaysian mountain Gunung Mulu is an impressive alien landscape made up of sharp rock spires that rise up out of the surrounding … Continue reading The Pinnacles of Gunung Mulu in Sarawak, Malaysia
The former blimp hanger that now houses the Tillamook Air Museum is known as likely the largest wooden building in the world, and is currently … Continue reading Tillamook Air Museum in Tillamook, Oregon
Although Winston-Salem, North Carolina is known more for tobacco than oil, it is home to the last Shell Oil clamshell station in the United States. … Continue reading The Last Shell Oil Clamshell Station in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
A century-old landmark timepiece in downtown Pittsburgh known as Kaufmann’s Clock has been acting as a meet-up spot for everything from weddings to kiss offs … Continue reading Kaufmann’s Clock in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
After existing through war, at least three different ruling powers, and even cult suicide, Fort St. Philip is an ominous, ghostly group of structures that once protected … Continue reading Fort St. Philip in Buras, Louisiana
While it might not be the largest or most diverse medical museum in the world, the Holmes Medical Museum in Foley, Alabama uses its humble … Continue reading Holmes Medical Museum in Foley, Alabama
Balanced on the tapered end of its elliptical surface, the Mentone Egg is a bizarre monument that honors not only the town’s rich history egg … Continue reading Mentone Egg in Mentone, Indiana