Meet the ‘comet egg,’ which definitely did not come from space

Coyote diets, 'railway to the moon.' and memorable local ads. Email not displaying correctly? View in your browser. March 18, 2019 Urban Coyotes To get a better picture of how coyotes are flourishing in urban and suburban enclaves, researchers took a close look at their poop. Read More → ‘Comet Eggs’ According to 17th-century lore, when a comet passed overhead chickens would lay eggs speckled with cosmic patterns. So when Halley’s Comet streaked by in 1986, one poultry company saw a prime publicity opportunity: a contest for said ‘comet eggs.’ Read more → ‘Railway to the Moon’ When inventor Sylvester Marsh first proposed a mountain-climbing railway in New Hampshire, it was mocked and given the nickname ‘Railway to the Moon.’ 150 years later, the groundbreaking cog railway is still chugging up and down the mountain. Read more → Community Unforgettable Local Ads Tell us about the weird and memorable low-budget local ads that have had a lasting impact on your hometown. Share Now → MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA Georgiana Cemetery Believed to be haunted, this old Florida cemetery is beautifully adorned with Spanish moss hanging from the trees. Read more → Food & Drink Møsbrømlefse This sweet, cheese-filled Norwegian flatbread keeps Nordlanders nourished during the long winter. Read more → Sponsored by Discover Los Angeles Micro-Amusement Park Two Bit Circus is a redefined entertainment center that’s filled with 37,000 square feet of escape rooms, lounges, and private VR gaming experiences. Read more → From our friends at Curiosity 'Spite Houses' These four "spite houses" from around the world were built specifically to thwart, trick, and annoy their neighbors and future residents. Read more → Visit AtlasObscura.com · View in Browser · Unsubscribe · See All Newsletters 61 Greenpoint Ave #622, Brooklyn, NY 11222