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Mollusk Mania: Why New York City Could Have Easily Been Dubbed 'The Big Oyster'

New York City may be famously known as "The Big Apple," but it was once the home of America's most booming bivalve business.

15 Huge Facts About Big Ben

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?

3D ‘Zebra Crossing’ Crosswalk Is Making Pedestrians in North London Safer

Around the corner from the site of The Beatles's famous Abbey Road album cover, a 3D crosswalk in North London is slowing down cars and making streets safer.

Boston-Area Students Convince their City to Install 3D Crosswalks

The new 3D pedestrian crossing outside Brooks Elementary School in Medford, Massachusetts uses an optical illusion to slow down drivers.

The 25 Happiest Cities in America

With high salaries, healthy environments, and more, these U.S. cities are home to a lot of happy citizens.

How Joseph Pulitzer Saved the Statue of Liberty

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.

The 20 Most Pet-Friendly Cities in America

Thinking about moving someplace new with your pooch? These are the best cities to be a dog in the U.S.

The 10 Best Cities for Millennials in 2019 (Plus the 10 Worst)

Areas were evaluated using four factors—unemployment rate, migration flows, housing costs, and property crime—and the results aren't what you'd expect.

The World's 10 Most Expensive Cities

Two U.S. cities made The Economist Intelligence Unit's list of the world's most expensive cities. Can you guess which ones?

How Seiichi Miyake and Tactile Paving Changed the World for Visually Impaired People

Seiichi Miyake invented tactile paving for his visually impaired friend in 1965. Today, the raised bumps are ubiquitous in cities around the world.

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New Orleans Hotel Offering $15,000 Stay to Past Guest Who Stole the ‘Most Outrageous’ Item

Have you ever stolen something from The Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans? Is it something weird? If so, you could be rewarded.

These are America’s 20 Best Places to Live in 2019

The results of Livability's annual "Best Places to Live" list are in—and some of the places may surprise you. Did your city make the cut?

25 Bizarre Items Uber Riders Have Left Behind

You'd be surprised by the number of Uber passengers who leave their pets behind—including one person forgot their fish tank (with fish and water inside).

Why Do People Toss Beads During Mardi Gras?

Each year, more than 1 million people descend on New Orleans for Mardi Gras, an organized parade of debauchery and alcohol-induced torpor where plastic beads are tossed as a kind of currency.

What the World’s Oldest Metro Lines Look Like From Above

If you've ever had that clueless feeling of not knowing where you are while riding the subway, then these metro line maps are just for you.

The Clever Reason Portland's Public Toilets Offer Little Privacy

The Portland Loo is a patented public bathroom that resists loitering and vandalism. It also doesn't have a sink, and it might be coming to a city near you.

Here Are the 10 Hardest-Working Cities in America

From their employment rate to the number of hours worked, the residents of these American cities have the strongest work ethic, according to a new report.

New York City is Fighting Fatbergs in Sewers with a New PSA Campaign

First seen in London, fatbergs are giant globs of flushable wipes and cooking grease that clog sewer systems. Now, New York City officials are mounting a public service announcement campaign to fight back.

A street in Mijas, located in Spain's Costa del Sol region.

The 15 Cheapest Vacation Spots for 2019

Planning a vacation doesn't have to mean breaking the bank. Here are 15 destinations around the world (and one in the U.S.!) where you'll get the most bang for your buck.