The gribbles are here to help us go green

Ghost towns, doughnuts, and one giant picture frame. Email not displaying correctly? View in your browser. December 06, 2018 Meet the Gribbles These minute marine crustaceans burrow through pieces of wood gliding around the world's waters. They are perennial thorns in the sides of ships and docks, but their unique digestive systems provide a model for harnessing clean energy. Read More → Corny Weather Americans have planted so much corn that it's changing the weather and making it rain. Read more → Songs About Places What's your favorite song about a place? We want to hear about the tunes that just take you there (and where "there" actually is). Tell Us → Spark Wonder Give the gift of wonder and exploration this holiday season with our bestselling book, An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden Wonders. Shop now→ WHITTIER, ALASKA Earthquake Ruins In 1964, the second-largest earthquake in recorded history hit Portage, Alaska. After the aftershocks subsided, all that was left were ruins. Read more → DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Picture Perfect The world's largest frame stands 492 feet tall and offers spectacular views of Dubai's past and present. Read more → FEZ, MOROCCO First Museum in Morocco This former royal palace is now home to over 6,000 pieces of art and historical artifacts. Read more → Food & Drink Potato Doughnuts During Carnival, Neapolitans fill up on these sugar-coated, deep-fried rings, known as graffe. Read more → Visit AtlasObscura.com · View in Browser · Unsubscribe · See All Newsletters 61 Greenpoint Ave #622, Brooklyn, NY 11222