How comparisons help us understand the universe

Philly taco, historic film archive, and a giant bird.

Email not displaying correctly? View in your browser. July 04, 2018 Astronomical Comparisons Space is vast and alien. That's one basis of its romance, but it's also a cognitive hurdle for anyone trying to wrap their head around its reaches. That's why scientists and science educators often compare astronomical entities to analogues on Earth. Pluto's slopes of frozen methane are a lot easier to understand when likened to sand dunes in the Sahara. READ THIS STORY » A Curious Weekend in Detroit Our two-day guide will help you find secret vistas, labyrinthine bookstores, and eclectic public art in the Michigan city. READ THIS STORY » Unearthing Hidden Stories With Food In his unique eatery on Martha's Vineyard, the Jamaican-born, Anguilla-formed, New York-trained Chef Deon Thomas serves New American food with a Caribbean spin. In many ways, his establishment illuminates the true and often hidden stories of the heralded island. READ THIS STORY » Northeast Historic Film in Bucksport, Maine A restored historic movie theater, built in 1916, is the perfect place for a regional film archive. VIEW THIS PLACE » The World's Largest Floating Loon The 20-foot-long bird, built by local artist William Martin, was devised in 1982 as an attraction to draw visitors to an annual arts and crafts festival in Virginia, Minnesota. VIEW THIS PLACE » Feast Your Eyes on the Philly Taco Wrap a slice of pizza around a cheesesteak to create this decadent Philadelphia mashup. VIEW THIS FOOD » Turquoise Ice Cream Blue Moon ice cream is a Midwestern mystery. Several purveyors sell the flavor, but each one keeps its proprietary blend a secret. VIEW THIS FOOD » Visit AtlasObscura.com | View in Browser | Unsubscribe 61 Greenpoint Ave #622, Brooklyn, NY 11222