Please, stop flushing live goldfish down the toilet

Record-breaking horns, Queen Caroline's bath, and urban monarchs. Email not displaying correctly? View in your browser. June 27, 2019 Giant Goldfish Goldfish finding their way into bodies of freshwater, like the 14-inch goldfish recently found in Niagara River, is no new phenomenon. But what happens when the invasive species starts thriving in these non-native environments? Read More → Record-breaking Horns In the small town of Goodwater, Alabama, six-year-old Texas longhorn Poncho Via was recently welcomed into the Guinness Book of World Records. According to measurements taken last month, Poncho’s horns span 10 feet and 7.4 inches, about twice the length of a standard grand piano. Read more → LONDON, ENGLAND Queen Caroline’s Bath Tucked behind hedges, fences, and a rather large and slightly obstructive sign, are the remains of a Georgian bath that was once used by Queen Caroline of the United Kingdom. Read more → This was one of my favorite little museums. Stepping into a witchy world of potions and bubbling bottles, down a dark corridor and into the caves hidden behind the bookcase. —ancientredwood Join the conversation → Urban Monarchs The American Midwest doesn’t have as many monarchs as it used to. However, new research suggests that if cities make room for milkweed, urban environments could be the perfect home for the endangered butterflies. Read more → RAJPURI, INDIA Pratapgad Fort This fortress played a key role in the battle that would ultimately give rise to the Maratha Empire. Read more → YouTube Channel A spherical ‘micro-nation’ in the middle of Vienna, a CIA-issued rectal tool kit, and a temple for tolerance—come check out our YouTube channel to discover all the wonders around the world. Subscribe Now→ Sponsored by Visit Buffalo Niagara Three Days in Buffalo A bar built from salvaged silos, a Frank Lloyd Wright house complex, and a restaurant covered in murals are just a few of the places you can explore with city planner Christ Hawley’s three-day guide to Buffalo, New York. Read more → Visit AtlasObscura.com · View in Browser · Unsubscribe · See All Newsletters 61 Greenpoint Ave #622, Brooklyn, NY 11222