Digging up the buried dangers in cemetery soil

Fish and chips, shipwreck, and a birding paradise. Email not displaying correctly? View in your browser. October 24, 2018 Here Lies E. Coli In any place where we bury bodies, the soil will be different from the surrounding land. Scientists are increasingly trying to understand the real dangers, including pathogens and other contaminants, hidden in cemetery grounds. Read More → Atlas Obscura Trips Let's Go to Romania!  Next spring, join us on a journey through Romania's rolling landscapes, imposing castles, and rustic ruins as we dive into the history of this fascinating, ancient country. Learn more → Fish and Chips: A History Jews fleeing religious persecution in Portugal introduced the fried dish to Great Britain. Read more → Rollercoaster for Sale A defunct theme park in Golden, Colorado, is being auctioned off this week. Read more → WAIORUA BAY, NEW ZEALAND Peaceful Bird-Watching Only 68 people per day are allowed to visit this isolated island nature reserve. Read more → SUIDERSTRAND, SOUTH AFRICA A Rusty Wreck In 1982, the Japanese fishing vessel Meisho Maru No. 38 ran aground at the southernmost point on the African continent. Read more → BJARNARHÖFN, ICELAND Shark Museum On Iceland’s western coast, this museum showcases one of the country's most distinctive dishes: hákarl, or fermented shark. Read more → Food & Drink Buddhist Butter Art In Tibet, monks make stunning, ephemeral sculptures from yak butter and mineral pigments. Read more → Visit AtlasObscura.com · View in Browser · Unsubscribe · See All Newsletters 61 Greenpoint Ave #622, Brooklyn, NY 11222