In 1966, California newspapers began reporting a startling story. A B-movie actor and several businessmen were making plans to build their own island. The chosen locale was 100 miles off the California coast, on a massive, submerged island known as Cortes Bank. Ostensibly, the goal would be to mine a rich vein of seafood, especially abalone. Only an accident kept them from building their island nation.
It's been 60 years since smog forced London's Royal Observatory to shut down. But now, it is once again open for astronomical observation.
A farmer from County Donegal uncovered these metal coils while digging a drain on a recent Saturday. The artifacts are made out of gold and believed to be thousands of years old.
This colorful stone mural illustrating Mexico's past, present, and future covers the exterior of the Central Library at the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
Plastic poultry reigns supreme in this quirky little institution. Dozens of the bright yellow birds fill the space, peering out from their display cases with their beaks agape as if frozen in perpetual laughter.
The unofficial state treat of Arkansas doesn't contain marsupials, but it does have several sweet layers of chocolate custard along with cream cheese, sour cream, or vanilla pudding.
When Iraqi Jews fled to Israel, they opened shops serving dishes that reminded them of home. The spicy, sour mango sauce is one such contribution. Whether grilling meat, seafood, or tofu, amba adds a flavor-punch that complements them all.
How an O'ahu community came together to rebuild a fishpond, and revive a traditional farming practice.
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