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Check Out 7 of the Most Beautiful Libraries in the World

Visiting a library for fun might not seem like a good idea, if the only libraries you've ever seen are the very plain ones in your neighborhood or college, but the ones we're featuring offer plenty of interest. From stunning architecture to innovative art, these libraries are testaments to human ingenuity and, in some cases, divine inspiration. At least two were originally part of monasteries.

17-10-2022

Have You Ridden Any of the 10 Tallest Ferris Wheels in the World?

If you're not into getting jerked around by a roller coaster and the Tilt-A-Whirl nauseates you, but you still want the thrill of an amusement park ride, perhaps a Ferris wheel is more your speed. Of course, to enjoy the thrill of a Ferris wheel, you can't be too afraid of heights — especially to ride the very tallest ones.

26-09-2022

Got the Dinner Ho-hums? Try One of These 5 Cool Dining Experiences

Some people crave adventure and excitement. Others enjoy an exquisite meal. But some restaurants and chefs have combined the two to create an experience designed to appeal to both adventurers and epicureans alike. Curious to give one a try? Here are five of the world's most interesting dining experiences, listed in no particular order, but served up to whet the most venturesome appetites.

12-09-2022

Climbing Jacob's Ladder in St. Helena Is Not for the Faint of Heart

In the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean, right smack between Africa and South America is a small, mountainous island called Saint Helena, part of a British Overseas Territory consisting of the island of Saint Helena, Ascension Island and the archipelago of Tristan da Cunha. On the northwestern coast of St. Helena sits Jamestown, the capital of the island, tucked between two high hills — some might even call them mountains.

08-09-2022

How Burning Man Works

Each summer, in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, a city is born. And each year, about a week later, it disappears. And after a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, that city, better known as Burning Man, is back. And Burners, as attendees are called, couldn't be more excited.

02-09-2022