Brooklyn Still Loves The Blackout Cake
Pastries come and go, but in Brooklyn, people still talk about the blackout cake from Ebinger's.
Have Fun Storming The Augmented Reality Castle
There’s a website that shows seven sites on which European castles once stood . They're only partial structures now, but the site has filled the towers and other structures back in through augmented reality.
“Ghost Signs” Show What Buildings Used To Be
If you’ve ever driven past a building and seen a faded advertisement on the side of the brick, or spotted a neon sign for a restaurant where a real estate office now sits, those are ghost signs. A new book called The Ghost Signs of NYC tours these signs and advertisements and tells the stories of how they got where they are.
The Only Headless Chicken With His Own Festival
We’re on the eve of this year’s biggest event in Fruita, Colorado - the Mike the Headless Chicken Festival, where people all gather to celebrate the miracle chicken who had his head chopped off, and carried on as if nothing had changed.
I’m Going Out For A Scent
Tired? Smoke breaks. Inspired? Scent breaks. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and Brown University are looking at whether pleasant smells can help curb cravings for nicotine.
Hoverboards not allowed on the subway
Hoverboards may be the latest fad, but they are not safe because they have the potential to catch fire.
Ok, Which One Of You Took Chester Arthur’s Glasses?
The statue's right arm is up toward his chest, as if he'd been holding something in his hand. He had - until someone stole his glasses.
Pick up some Turkish Delight at Chester Arthur’s Manhattan Bachelor Pad
Kalustyan's describes itself as a "landmark for fine specialty foods," and that's true, because its building was once home to Chester Arthur.
Making a splash
Two year old makes a splash at the Hippo Playground at New York's Riverside Park.
Ulysses S Grant’s Tomb
Grant is in Grant's Tomb. Sorry to spoil the riddle for you.