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Do you want your baby-back-baby-back-baby-back ribs?

While you can probably find pretty good grilled meat no matter where you are, some cities have a reputation for quality barbecue that goes a little beyond a trusty steakhouse or two.

Ellen Gutoskey


Edinburgh Castle is an iconic part of the city's skyline.

Edinburgh Castle has loomed above the city since the 1100s, surviving centuries of turmoil to retain its perch above Scotland’s capital.

Jane Alexander




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Fifty years ago, Congress consolidated all of America's passenger train service into one entity: Amtrak. Here are a few facts about the nationwide rail network.

Karin Crompton




Egypt’s famous Luxor Temple is one of the world’s oldest temples.

Humans have been building temples for over 10,000 years. Luckily for history lovers, many of those ancient, sacred sites still exist.

Lucie Grace