Worlds
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Discover the World’s First Earthquake Detector, Invented in …
[ad_1] The Renaissance did not, strictly speaking, occur in China. Yet it seems that the Middle Kingdom did have its Renaissance men, so to speak, and in much earlier times at that. We find one such illustrious figure in the Han dynasty of the first and second centuries: a statesman named Zhang Heng (78–139 AD),…
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This 20-mile-long Utah National Park Has the World’s Largest…
[ad_1] Bryce Canyon is renowned for its stunning night skies, making it a world-class destination for stargazing. Autumn is the most popular time to visit the park, offering pleasant temperatures and peak foliage colors. Hiking trails like the Navajo Loop and Queen’s Garden provide breathtaking views of Bryce’s famous hoodoos. Bryce Canyon may be grouped…
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This City Has the World’s Most ‘Perfect Breeze,’ According t…
[ad_1] Looking to have a scientifically perfect vacation moment? Then it’s time to head Down Under. In October, AllClear, the medical travel insurance company, released both its scientific formula calculating the “perfect” breeze and the top destinations on Earth where you can find it. “The research reveals where to find the near-perfect conditions for a breeze…
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This $70 Bourbon Is the World’s Best, According to IWSC 2025
[ad_1] Frank August Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon was named the top bourbon of 2025 by the International Wine & Spirit Competition, earning 98 points and a Bourbon Trophy. Judges praised its layered flavor, highlighting apple tart, custard, dried apricots, buckwheat honey, vanilla, and warm spice. Founded in 2022, Frank August is a non-distilling producer…
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The World’s Oldest Cookbook: Discover 4,000-Year-Old Recipes…
[ad_1] If asked about your favorite dish, you’d do well to name something exotic. Gone are the days when a taste for the likes of Italian, Mexican, or Chinese cuisine could qualify you as an adventurous eater. Even expeditions to the very edges of the menus at Peruvian, Ethiopian, or Laotian restaurants, say, would be…
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Kodi Beverlin: Bridging Two Worlds with Timeless Creativity
[ad_1] Roots of Duality: How Kodi Beverlin’s Origins Shape Her Art Kodi Beverlin’s artistic journey is deeply intertwined with her upbringing in a rural farming community in Iowa, where creativity was a way of life. She was surrounded by family members who practiced a diverse array of crafts, from sewing and woodworking to painting, gardening,…
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The World’s Crispiest Egg May Be This Corn-Encrusted Colombi…
[ad_1] Why It Works Twice-frying the arepas allows them to first puff and crisp, and then cook the egg inside. Different frying times let you decide how done you want the yolk: runny, set, or something in between. I live in a Queens neighborhood with a sizable Colombian community. There are two Colombian restaurants and…
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Canada’s Icefields Parkway Is One of the World’s Most Scenic
[ad_1] One of the most spectacular drives in the world is lined with glaciers you can see from your car—year-round. But in winter, the effect is magnified with the addition of snow-covered peaks and frozen waterfalls, often being scaled by ice climbers. The Icefields Parkway (Highway 93 North) connects two of Canada’s jewels: Banff National…
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The Age of Fantasy: Competing Visions, Colliding Worlds
[ad_1] Back in July, noted English literature professor Karen Swallow Prior responded to a Politico article examining V.P. nominee JD Vance’s naming of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings (LOTR) as a leading influence on his political views. She declared the news indicative of “the rise of the Fantasy generation,” thanks to Vance’s status…