You can spend the night in this formerly abandoned Scottish village

Wondrous state parks, fatbergs, and Mona Lisa's gaze. Email not displaying correctly? View in your browser. January 11, 2019 Picturesque Village Huddled atop a hill in northern Scotland is a quaint cluster of once-abandoned stone cottages. The village preserves a piece of Scottish history where passing travelers can spend a night or two. Read More → Wondrous State Parks The government shutdown leaves national parks in the United States vulnerable to mayhem. We mapped the most wondrous state-run alternatives. Read more → Extra Large Fatberg The Roman Colosseum and the Statue of Liberty are just two of the not-so-small things that are smaller than this fatberg. Read more → The 'Mona Lisa Effect' This centuries-old optical illusion relies on the tricky interplay of light and shadow and has attracted thousands of visitors to the Mona Lisa looking to fall under her gaze. The problem? Its name is a misnomer. Read more → LONDON, ENGLAND Life-Changing Map William Smith’s geological map of England, Wales, and part of Scotland helped shape modern geology. The preserved history is on display behind a curtain in a building in London. Read more → TANGER, MOROCCO Caves of Hercules On the northwestern tip of Africa is an ancient cave complex that's steeped in myths and legends. According to lore, it was even visited by one of Roman mythology’s most famous heroes. Read more → Food & Drink Ketchup Chips A staple in many Canadian households, these flavored chips are relatively unknown elsewhere. Read more → Visit AtlasObscura.com · View in Browser · Unsubscribe · See All Newsletters 61 Greenpoint Ave #622, Brooklyn, NY 11222