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Teens

Cologne, Germany

Memorial to the Edelweiss Pirates

荣誉的英雄少年non-con辛酸的壁画formists who took on the Nazis and paid the ultimate price.

When the Jersey Shore Was the Epicenter for Haunted Attractions

In the 70s and 80s, beachgoers delighted in low-budget frights.

Laura Kiniry March 5, 2021

The Beloved Japanese Novelist Who Became a Queer Manga Icon

Nobuko Yoshiya’s stories of frustrated, forbidden love helped establish a genre read by millions.

Sabrina Imbler April 4, 2019

Newport, Minnesota

Peacebunny Island

A teenager transformed this 22-acre island into a summer home for a lovable bunch of bunnies.

Salmiakki Koskenkorva

This Finnish licorice liqueur is as black as ink and as salty as seawater.

The Underground Magazine That Sparked the Longest Obscenity Trial in British History

In 1970, the editors of OZ magazine handed over the reins to a group of teens. Not long after, the police showed up.

Natasha Frost February 16, 2018

Amateur Astronomers Have Always Been Great at Finding Satellites

A bunch of teens at picnic tables were the first people to track Sputnik I.

Cara Giaimo February 7, 2018

Dunedin, New Zealand

The Alexander Piano

One of the world's largest pianos is displayed in the workshop of the man who built it as a teenager.

Brighton, England

Anna's Museum

A private selection of curiosities, carefully curated by a young Brighton local.

Newtown Linford, England

Bradgate House

The alleged birthplace of Lady Jane Grey, who was executed at age 16 for claiming the throne of England.

An Ill-Fated Hunt for UFOs in a Massive Park Outside Boston

They got lost, but say they found what they were looking for.

Erik Shilling June 14, 2017

This Teen's Prom Send-Off Included a Camel and Three Tons of Sand

His mom spent $25,000 to bring Dubai to Philly.

Erik Shilling June 5, 2017

Budapest, Hungary

Péter Mansfeld Monument

This statue of a falling man commemorates a teenage martyr of the Hungarian Revolution.

31 days of halloween

The Greatest Teen Job in the World Might Be Reopening Italian Catacombs

La Paraza Cooperative is bringing Naples' ancient catacombs back to life—and revitalizing their city in the process.

Cara Giaimo October 24, 2016

Inside the Perplexing 'Tom and Becky' Contest in Mark Twain's Hometown

Every year, two 12-year olds are chosen to represent the famous characters.

Amelia Ayrelan Iuvino October 18, 2016