Tag: New York City

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.

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.

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 may be the latest fad, but they are not safe because they have the potential to catch fire.

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.

Kalustyan's describes itself as a "landmark for fine specialty foods," and that's true, because its building was once home to Chester Arthur.

Two year old makes a splash at the Hippo Playground at New York's Riverside Park.

Grant is in Grant's Tomb. Sorry to spoil the riddle for you.