In the 18th century, Tsarist Russia carved out her own slice of what would become the state of California.

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There are 29 statues in Central Park, yet none of real women from history. That will change when a monument to Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and Sojourner Truth is installed in 2020.
Whizzy the Geno's cheesesteak joins Gritty and the Phillie Phanatic as one of the weird, slightly disturbing mascots representing Philadelphia.
If you want to move to a new city without emptying your bank account, avoid Hong Kong—the most expensive city in the world according to a 2019 survey.
Ever wonder how a street got its name? Well New York doesn't only have the common street names like "20th street" as everyone assumes, here are eight NYC street names and their history.
You’ll also have to open a business, which can be anything from a quaint seaside inn to an artisanal pet rock shop.
KISS paid a visit to Cincinnati as part of their farewell tour, where they sold commemorative T-shirts with the city’s name written on the back ... except they spelled it "Cincinnatti."
Saying Bielefeld doesn't exist is a common joke in Germany, and now the city is offering a big prize to anyone who can find truth behind the statement.
For many people, having a pet is basically the equivalent of having a child. So it's important to live in a place where your fur babies feel welcome.
Fatbergs—lumps of trash and congealed grease that form in city sewers—are a nuisance. One Australian water company is tackling them with a catchy jingle.
While having the beach at your doorstep may sound like an enviable, expensive luxury, it’s more attainable than you might think.
Thinking of moving abroad for work, play, or something else? See the list of most expensive cities for expats.
Looking to take an Independence Day road trip? Why not head to one of these cities, where fireworks and festivities rule on the Fourth of July.
Looking to settle down in a place where you can really stretch every dollar? Consider one of America's undervalued cities.
Central Park in New York City is home to thousands of Eastern gray squirrels. Last year, a team of 300 volunteers counted them all.
New York City may be famously known as "The Big Apple," but it was once the home of America's most booming bivalve business.
You may have snapped a photo of England’s most iconic clock, but how well do you really know the United Kingdom’s towering timepiece?
The new 3D pedestrian crossing outside Brooks Elementary School in Medford, Massachusetts uses an optical illusion to slow down drivers.
At one point in America's history, it seemed like the statue would end up in Philadelphia or San Francisco—or worse, be sent back to France. Then Pulitzer stepped in.
Thinking about moving someplace new with your pooch? These are the best cities to be a dog in the U.S.
Areas were evaluated using four factors—unemployment rate, migration flows, housing costs, and property crime—and the results aren't what you'd expect.
Seiichi Miyake invented tactile paving for his visually impaired friend in 1965. Today, the raised bumps are ubiquitous in cities around the world.