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The explosive defense used to protect ant colonies

07-03-2024

	July 03, 2024

Wild Life

An Explosive Defense

Sure, you’ve heard of people sacrificing a lot for their friends. But for 15 species of ants, all members of the genus Colobopsis, that self-sacrifice goes a lot further… in a much more explosive way. They explode, showering their enemies with killer goop and sacrificing their own lives in the process.

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Fashion

Glass Dresses

This fairytale fashion trend never quite took off—but for a moment in the late 19th century, spun-glass cloth was all the rage.

Gastro Obscura

Why Jesus Never Ate a Banana

About 69 percent of the global diet is “foreign,” says a study that pinpoints the origin of 151 food crops.

Summer Camp

Reconnecting With Nature Through Writing

The wild is calling, and writing offers a powerful tool for readers to reconnect to the great outdoors. Step 1: Slow down.

Atlas Obscura Courses

Writing the Food Memoir

Speaking of writing, join us for a seminar where we’ll learn the art of the gastronomic memoir, exploring personal stories of our own through food writing. Starts in July.

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Sponsored by Visit Colorado Springs

AdAmAn Alley

To mark 100 years of their historic Pikes Peak climbs, Downtown Colorado Springs transformed a downtown alley into a vibrant tribute to the AdAmAn Club. AdAmAn Alley is now a hub of murals, interactive art, and dazzling LED displays celebrating the mountaineers’ legacy. Stroll through the alley and discover a miniature park with a sculpture garden, seating areas with picturesque views of Pikes Peak, and art installations that light up the night.

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Salamanca, Spain

Cathedral of Salamanca's Astronaut

The iconic institution has a number of unusual carvings, but none so surprising as a modern astronaut.

Malta

This Abandoned Subaru Dealership Is Frozen In the 1990s

Italy

Hundreds of Cats Linger Where Caesar Was Killed

North Carolina

Almost 700 Million Stars Come to Life At This Observatory

New York

A Cursed Castle Once Owned (And Ignored) by Masons

Sponsored by West Virginia Tourism

The Atlas Obscura Guide to West Virginia

There’s so much to explore in West Virginia and we’ve curated nearly 100 incredible spots to visit on your next trip to the Mountain State. From historical sweet shops to the tallest waterfalls in the state, get ready to see the real side of West Virginia.

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