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The 19th-Century Mania for Ice Skating in the Summer
Europeans sought to recreate the luxury of wintering in the Alps with an indoor rink attraction
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The National Spelling Bee Ended in an Unprecedented Eight-Way Tie
“We’re basically throwing the dictionary at you,” pronouncer Jacques Bailly told the spellers. “[A]nd so far you are showing the dictionary who is boss”
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Why This Pretty Little Pigeon Is Worth $1.4 Million
Armando, the long distance pigeon racing champ, was recently bought by a Chinese buyer and put out to stud
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Time to Get Jiggily With it, Fat Bear Week Is Upon Us
Your vote will determine which fish-chomping ursine competitor in Katmai National Park and Preserve is the chubbiest cubby of them all
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The Iconic Hula Hoop Keeps on Rolling
How the loopy 60-year-old toy maintains its popularity
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Holey Swiss: Man Breaks Record in British Downhill Cheese Race
Fromage fiends have been participating in this unusual tradition for centuries
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Yes, You Can Go Sandboarding in the Namib Desert
The Namibian town of Swakopmund is a top tourist draw for desert lovers. Popular activities include quad-biking and sandboarding down its massive dunes
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Ruth McGinnis: The Queen of Billiards
Back when pool was a serious sport that grabbed the attention of the nation, one woman smoked the competition
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Five Whimsical Words of the Winter Olympics, from ‘Skeleton’ to ‘Salchow’
The sports are hard. The words are harder. We’re here to help
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Understanding the Doping Controversy That’s Hit Sled Dog Racing
Four-time Iditarod champion Dallas Seavey’s dogs tested positive for banned substances, but Seavey claims it was sabotage
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Evel Knievel’s Famous Snake River Canyon Jump
On September 8th, 1974, famous daredevil Evel Knievel climbed into a steam-powered rocket and attempted to blast across Idaho’s Snake River Canyon
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The Daring Stunt That Put Bungee Jumping on the Map
In 1987, two adventurers from New Zealand made a daring—and illegal—televised bungee jump off the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
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Nanocars Will Race Across (a Very, Very Tiny Bit of) France
Ladies and gentlemen, start your molecules
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Man Crosses the Atlantic On a Stand-Up Paddleboard
South African surfer Chris Bertish spent 93 days paddling 4,050 miles between Morocco and Antigua
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World’s Longest Running Streak Comes to an End
After running a mile a day for 52 years and 39 days, running legend Ron Hill finally took a day off due to heart problems
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Why Winemakers are Turning to Falconry to Tackle Pests
Napa Valley vintners are finding this tried-and-true deterrent more effective than modern technology
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Smithsonian Journeys Travel Quarterly: Venice
The art of Venetian rowing has sustained Venice for centuries. Spend the day learning to row from a local expert
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