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Notre-Dame Cathedral Is Ready to Reopen Five Years After Fire
The long wait for the Notre-Dame Cathedral to reopen will be over in December.
The 25 U.S. Cities Most Likely to Have a White Christmas
Northern states, such as Alaska and Minnesota, will likely see snow on Christmas.
People in the Northern UK and Ireland Can Flag Your Fake Accent
A new study finds that residents of Dublin, Belfast, and Glasgow were better at detecting fake accents than their counterparts in southern areas of England—possibly as a result of long-ago conflicts.
Visitors in Rome Settle for Makeshift Pool as Trevi Fountain Undergoes Maintenance
People won’t get to throw coins in the Italian city’s biggest fountain for a while.
Des Moines, Iowa, Will Let Kids Trick or Treat on Halloween for the First Time Since 1938
Begging for candy on October 31 was banned after kids set one too many fires.
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New York City Workers Could Soon Use Paid Sick Leave to Care for Ill Pets
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Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or veggie-curious, these cities are worth a visit.
A Forest of Giant Sequoias Is Growing in Detroit
A local organization is aiming to fill Detroit’s vacant land with gigantic forests.
The Top 10 European Cities for Free Attractions
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The Global Origins of Town Names in Every U.S. State (With Maps!)
There are lots of UK place names—and plenty of surprises in store.
The 10 Greenest Cities in the U.S.
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Italian Organization Confirms the World’s Best Pizza Is in New York
The best pizza in the world has a strong link to New Jersey.
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Coffee enthusiasts might consider relocating to one of these caffeine meccas.
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Two Florida cities—Tampa and Miami—rank among the top three rudest cities in the United States.
Misconceptions About Famous Cities
From London to Beijing, you may not know as much as you think about these world-class cities.
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The changing climate did not bode well for Khmer Empire, the Maya Civilization, and more ancient cultures.
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