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The Worcester Art Museum’s New Exhibit Is All Cats, All the Time
New art exhibit will trace humans’ captivation with cats throughout history
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Found: The Biggest Collection of Ancient Oaks in Europe
The massive, old trees were hiding in plain sight in the woods of a spectacular mansion
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Mr. Darcy’s Wet Shirt is Coming to the United States
It’s the costume that launched an entire generation of Jane Austen lovers
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Virtual Reality is Coming to Real-Life Rollercoasters
Soar with Superman or pilot an alien-fighting jet
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The Sky Might Soon Be Flush With Self-Cleaning Bathrooms
A new Boeing prototype lavatory zaps germs with UV rays
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A Restored Skyscraper in LA Will Feature a Terrifying Glass Slide
Going to the bank just got that much scarier
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At Long Last, Santiago Calatrava’s World Trade Center Transit Hub Is Open
The $4 billion train station has been called beautiful and a boondoggle
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Japan Has a Hotel Staffed by Robots
Androids, velociraptors and talking toys are all part of the experience at the Henn-na Hotel
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New Zealanders Are Voting Whether to Adopt a New Flag
The country could drop the Union Jack in favor of a design with a more distinctive national symbol
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Alaska Is Shipping in Snow for This Year’s Iditarod
Could a warm winter make the famous sled race go to the dogs?
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Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar Is Getting a Makeover
The bazaar has withstood at least seven fires and several major earthquakes
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It’s Way Too Hard to Find Statues of Notable Women in the U.S.
Only a handful of the country’s sculptures honor women
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These Are 10 of China’s Strangest Buildings
Chinese officials want to ditch the country’s bizarre architecture
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Death Valley Bursts to Life With Rare “Super Bloom”
A rare spectacle covers Death Valley in wildflowers
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This French Town Is Covered in Citrus Sculptures
Ten-foot-tall lemon sculptures herald the Fête du Citron
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This Stunning Dragon Dance Was All for the Sake of Tea
Your next cup could be filled with New Year’s luck
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The Lincoln Memorial Is Getting a Makeover
The four-year restoration will cost a pretty penny
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Rent a Recreation of Van Gogh’s Bedroom and Other Artistic Airbnbs
Odd houses and intricately designed bedrooms are a staple of short-term rentals
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Watch a Stunning Time-Lapse of Cave-Bound Glowworms
These New Zealand sparklers aren’t stars—they’re insects
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