How Indonesia's Chicken Church went from dream to reality

Taro stems, unusual collections, and owls. Email not displaying correctly? View in your browser. November 21, 2018 Video Chicken Church In 1988, Daniel Alamsjah had a vision in which he saw a dove resting atop a hill and a disembodied voice instructed him to build a house of worship for all people. It took three decades, but his bird-shaped behemoth finally became a reality. Watch Now → Atlas Obscura Trips Tracking Utah's Tiny Owls Next June, join us in the field as we scout out pocket-sized Flammulated Owls—insectivores less than six inches tall with dark, searching eyes. Learn more → Your Unusual Collection Show us the surprising items you’ve been keeping to yourself. Read more → MARRAKESH, MOROCCO Eden-Like Garden It took 40 years to build the Jardin Majorelle, a vibrant botanical and artist's garden in Marrakesh. It was later restored by Yves Saint-Laurent. Read more → XCALACOOP, MEXICO Magical Sinkhole Just down the road from the famous pyramids of Chichen Itza lies Cenote Ik-Kil, adorned with mini waterfalls and hanging vines. Read more → CINCINNATI, OHIO Mercantile Library After the library burned down in 1845, members raised $10,000 to help rebuild it. They then exchanged those funds for a renewable, 10,000-year lease at Cincinnati College. Read more → Food & Drink Flavor Sponges With a spongy, absorbent texture, taro stems easily soak up flavors in soups such as canh chua (“sour soup”), and other dishes. Read more → From Our Friends at Curiosity Museum of Failure In this Swedish museum, you'll find green Heinz ketchup, fat-free Pringles, Colgate frozen lasagna, Harley-Davidson cologne, Coca-Cola's BlāK coffee beverage, and clear Crystal Pepsi. Read more → Visit AtlasObscura.com · View in Browser · Unsubscribe · See All Newsletters 61 Greenpoint Ave #622, Brooklyn, NY 11222