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Fleeting Wonders

In an Italian Town, Red Wine Briefly Flowed From Faucets and Taps

A mishap turned water into Lambrusco.

Eric J. Wallace March 11, 2020

The Gobi Desert Is a Red Sea of Chili Peppers

They dry in the sun every autumn in China's Uyghur Autonomous Region.

Reina Gattuso October 9, 2019

Drought Has Revealed Spain's Long-Submerged 'Stonehenge'

Up close with the 7,000-year-old Dolmen of Guadalperal.

Alyssa McMurtry September 6, 2019

Nimish

Sweet-makers conjure up this light-as-a-cloud cream pudding on dewy nights in Lucknow, India.

12 Tons of Liquid Chocolate Have Blocked a Polish Highway

All aspiring Augustus Gloops should report to Poland.

Anne Ewbank May 9, 2018

The Sistine Chapel Streamed a Concert Online for the First Time Ever

Don't worry if you missed it—the entire performance is available on Facebook.

Cara Giaimo April 23, 2018

The Story Behind New York City's New Egg House

If you visit this pop-up, you’ll enter the dreams of Ellis the egg.

Anne Ewbank April 11, 2018

Watch a Trail Guide Take an Eerie Walk Through a Flooded Nature Preserve

When the clear waters of a Brazilian river overflowed earlier this month, it made for movie magic.

Cara Giaimo February 22, 2018

建立一个真人大小的姜饼House Takes Over 10,000 Cookie Bricks

To be ready by Christmas, you better start baking in August.

Anne Ewbank December 14, 2017

The Snowy Owls Are Back in Town

Them wild-eyed birds that had been away.

Cara Giaimo December 7, 2017

The Ferry McFerryface Controversy Tearing Australia Apart

Politicians are angry, workers are threatening to strike, and at least one environmentalist is devastated.

Cara Giaimo November 17, 2017

Nova Scotia Is Streaming Its Favorite Local Meat Log

The donair, a Haligonian delicacy, is getting its moment in the sun (or heatlamp).

Cara Giaimo November 15, 2017

Watch a Wind Turbine Blade Take a Slow, Ungainly Road Trip

Real-life blade running.

Cara Giaimo November 6, 2017

What Happens When a Queen Bee Decides to Ride a Motorcycle

A street in Sydney, Australia, ended up hosting a cloud of worker bees three stories high.

Cara Giaimo November 3, 2017

Celebrating a 100-Inch Telescope's 100th Birthday

What do you give a scope that has everything?

Cara Giaimo November 3, 2017

Entries for the Turnip Prize Are Now Open

The annual contest celebrates very low-effort art.

Cara Giaimo November 1, 2017

A Woodpecker Has Been Attacking Car Mirrors in Snellville, Georgia

"Son of a biscuit," one victim responded.

Cara Giaimo October 25, 2017

Seattle's Last Umbrella Shop Is Closing

The Pacific Northwest has no use for such things.

Cara Giaimo October 20, 2017