The world's first war submarine was made of wood, tar, and a bit of metal

Abandoned castle, underground bookstore, and a beard coin. Email not displaying correctly? View in your browser. September 11, 2018 The First War Submarine Underwater combat dates back to the American Revolution. The Turtle was made of wood, tar, and metal, and housed a complex series of pedals, cranks, and hand rudders that allowed it to move in all three dimensions. Read More → Beard Coin Discovery Archaeologists in Russia stumbled upon a 1699 coin issued to mark compliance with the "Beard Tax." The tax required men who wished to keep their beards to pay up—or be shaved by the police. Read more → Big Adventures, Small Explorers Pre-order our kids' book before Sept. 18 and you'll receive a free iron-on badge for the world's most adventurous kid. Shop now → SHLISSELBURG, RUSSIA Oreshek Fortress This abandoned 14th-century castle and prison complex sits on a small island in the Neva River. Read more → SONORA, CALIFORNIA Underground Bookstore Inside this old gold mine shaft you'll find a cozy shop filled with hardback books, as well as rare and out-of-print items. Read more → SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL La Madone de São Paulo A giant, downtown mural of Santa Muerte reminds passersby of their own mortality. Read more → food & drink Piki Bread Traditionally eaten at Hopi weddings in the southwestern U.S., this ultra-thin blue corn delicacy is more like phyllo than bread. Read more → from our friends at history Found: 1,000 Teeth The molars, found near what was once a dentist's practice, tell a vivid story about the horrors of Victorian dentistry. Read more → Visit AtlasObscura.com · View in Browser · Unsubscribe · See All Newsletters 61 Greenpoint Ave #622, Brooklyn, NY 11222