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Why Are There So Many Ancient Fountains Featuring Little Boys Peeing?
Modern guidebooks offer nearly a dozen different explanations for why Brussels' 'Mannekin Pis' statue is relieving himself.
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You Can Soon Spend a Night at the Moulin Rouge in Paris—For Just $1
‘Moulin Rouge!’ movie fans can finally live out their dreams of spending a romantic night in Paris’s most iconic red windmill.
'I'll Have the Kangaroo Stew': When Paris Was Forced to Eat Its Zoos
For Christmas dinner in 1870, Paris restaurant Voisin publicized a menu that featured kangaroo stew, elephant stock, stuffed donkey head, and bear chops.
10 Pivotal Battles That Changed History
The fall of Constantinople isn’t the only battle that helped usher in a whole new era of history.
11 Brutal Torture Devices From History
Here are some particularly brutal torture devices that have thankfully been phased out of our penal systems.
Chernobyl Has Lost Power in Ukraine, Raising Concerns Over Escaping Radiation
It’s a development that could potentially have serious repercussions for Europe.
Meet the Millau Viaduct: The Tallest Bridge in the World
At about 1.5 miles long, France’s Millau Viaduct is far from the world’s longest bridge—but it is the tallest.
11 Royals Who Married Commoners
From England to Japan, royal family members have been upending tradition and risking it all to be with the people they love for decades.
At This Ski Resort, the Slopes Are Covered With Sand Instead of Snow
Guests can sand ski and sandboard down the massive Monte Kaolino sand dune in Hirschau in Bavaria, Germany.
11 of Europe’s Most Magical Christmas Markets
You’ll be hard pushed to find a European city that doesn’t host a Christmas market these days—here are some of the continent's most enchanting.
20 Cool Facts About the Ice Age
How many ice ages have there been so far? The same number of ‘Ice Age’ movies that have been released. (Five.)
7 Everyday American Food Additives Banned in Other Countries
Red dye 40, olestra, and rbST all have the FDA’s stamp of approval. In other countries, they’re on the do-not-use list.
Marie Antoinette’s Diamonds Are Hitting the Auction Block
Not all of Marie Antoinette’s jewels stayed within the family after her death. These two bracelets did.
Villages in Southern Italy Are Paying People to Move There
Nine southern Italian villages are offering people a $33,000 incentive to move and work in their towns.
The Bug the World Fought Over
The Cochineal insect creates a red dye so incredible, Europe nearly went to war over it.
The EU Is Opening to Vaccinated Tourists—Here's What You Need to Know for a Trip to Europe
After more than a year of restrictions against most nonessential travel, the EU will open its borders to vaccinated tourists this summer. Here's what you need to know before booking your trip.
U.S. Residents Will Be Able to Stream the Eurovision Song Contest Live on NBC’s Peacock
Past Eurovision winners have included Celine Dion and ABBA—this year, U.S. residents will be able to watch the winning performance in real time.
How Much Would It Cost to Rent Buckingham Palace and Other Royal Residences?
The UK rental site UNCLE crunched the numbers on what it would cost to rent some of the royal family's most luxurious homes.
Advancing the Stone: Belgian Farmer Accidentally Invades France by Moving a 200-Year-Old Border Marker Onto French Land
France’s border with Belgium has remained mostly unchanged since 1820. But one farmer recently made his own little alteration.
How a Czech Rock Band Helped Smash the Iron Curtain
The Plastic People of the Universe started out covering Velvet Underground songs in Prague clubs. By 1989, the band had helped crush communism in the Eastern Bloc.
10 Facts About Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham
'Outlander' stars Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish are celebrating all things Scotland in their new travel series, 'Men in Kilts.'
20 Words and Phrases Every British Royal Family Enthusiast Should Know
From 'abdication' to 'sovereign grant,' these are terms every fan of the British royal family should have memorized.
20 Words and Phrases Every British Royal Family Enthusiast Should Know
From 'abdication' to 'sovereign grant,' these are terms every fan of the British royal family should have memorized.
These $1 Italian Houses in Troina, Sicily, Come With Up to $30,000 in Restoration Grants
Italian houses have been sold for $1 before, but these Sicilian ones boast a prehistoric past and views of Mount Etna.