Remembering the raunchy, political snowman invasion of 1511

A penguin prince, devil buns, and a moon boot. Email not displaying correctly? View in your browser. December 17, 2018 SiIly Snowman Sculptures Intricately crafted snowmen helped the people of Brussels survive 1511 "Winter of Death." Read More → EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND That's Sir Penguin to You Each time the King’s Guard returns to the zoo, this penguin gets promoted. Read more → 'Chindianapolis' A strip mall grocery store and restaurant provides an essential community and culinary oasis for Chin refugees living in America’s heartland. Read more → For Sale: Moon Boot This piece of footwear was likely designed for the Apollo 11 mission, but never made it to space. Read more → Amazon Gifts Under $25 It's not too late to order these curious gifts for everyone on your list. Read more → TIMBUKTU, MALI Ancient Mosque Built entirely out of mud, straw, and wood, the Djingareyber Mosque still stands after weathering eight centuries of conflict. Read more → Food & Drink Devil-Banishing Buns Traditionally prepared for Luciadagen or Lucia Day celebrations, these Swedish buns were said to ward off the Devil. Read more → From Our friends at Curiosity Phaistos Disk The disk of Phaistos is a mysterious work of unknown origin, purpose, and meaning that no one can translate. Read more → Visit AtlasObscura.com · View in Browser · Unsubscribe · See All Newsletters 61 Greenpoint Ave #622, Brooklyn, NY 11222