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**Atlas Obscura** @atlas@libranet.de · 1d

Atlas ObscuraInvented by one of America’s Founding Fathers, this musical instrument became the center of a medical malpractice scandal.<a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=glass" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#glass</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=science" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#science</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=history" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#history</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=musichistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#musichistory</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=music" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#music</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=podcastinternal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#podcastinternal</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=section-Articles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#section-Articles</a> <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/podcast-ben-franklin-musical-invention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Glass Armonica: The Strange History of the Instrument Benjamin Franklin Invented</a>

Atlas ObscuraThe Atlas Obscura team answers audience questions about all things solo travel.<a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=memory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#memory</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=relationships" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#relationships</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=parenting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#parenting</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=travel" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#travel</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=podcastinternal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#podcastinternal</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=section-Articles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#section-Articles</a> <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/podcast-dylans-mailbag-solo-travel" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">AO Mailbag: Is It Rude to Travel Without Your Significant Other?</a>

Atlas ObscuraActor and comedian Paul Scheer can’t go back to these places without cringing.<a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=comic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#comic</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=horses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#horses</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=disney" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#disney</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=fires" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#fires</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=comedy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#comedy</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=podcastinternal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#podcastinternal</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=section-Articles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#section-Articles</a> <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/podcast-paul-scheers-life-three-places" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Paul Scheer’s Top 3 Embarrassing Places</a>

Atlas ObscuraTravel through time—and all five boroughs—for these time-tested classics.<a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=section-Articles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#section-Articles</a> <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/historical-culinary-curiosities-nyc-boroughs" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Food for the Ages: 7 Historical NYC Dishes You Can Still Order Today</a>

Atlas ObscuraAt the height of segregation when everywhere else was divided, Black and white people danced together to the biggest R&B acts of the time at Charlie’s Place.<a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=section-Articles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#section-Articles</a> <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/in-conversation-with-rhym-guisse-host-of-our-new-podcast-charlie-s-place" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">In conversation with Rhym Guissé, host of our podcast Charlie’s Place</a>

Atlas ObscuraCharlie’s Place was revolutionary, and that meant it was dangerous.<a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=podcastinternal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#podcastinternal</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=section-Articles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#section-Articles</a> <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/podcast-charlies-place" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Introducing: Charlie’s Place</a>

Atlas ObscuraOpened in 1911, Ota Tofu makes its products following a traditional, time-consuming recipe—but it’s worth the wait.<a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=section-Articles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#section-Articles</a> <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/podcast-visit-americas-oldest-shop" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Inside America’s Oldest Tofu Shop</a>

Atlas ObscuraAugust 26th, 1950 was the night that changed Myrtle Beach. It changed Charlie and the impact reverberated throughout the south.<a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=history&culture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#history&culture</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=blackhistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#blackhistory</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=clubs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#clubs</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=civilrights" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#civilrights</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=racism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#racism</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=podcastinternal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#podcastinternal</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=section-Articles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#section-Articles</a> <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/podcast-charlies-place-all-costs" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Charlie’s Place Episode 5: All Costs</a>

Atlas ObscuraThis art installation has been lovingly looked after for decades by a single caretaker.<a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=arthistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#arthistory</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=dirt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#dirt</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=art" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#art</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=podcastinternal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#podcastinternal</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=section-Articles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#section-Articles</a> <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/podcast-the-earth-room" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The New York Earth Room Contains 280,000 Pounds of Dirt</a>

Atlas ObscuraCorita Kent: How a Nun Became a Revolutionary Pop Artist<a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=revolution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#revolution</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=religion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#religion</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=christianity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#christianity</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=museums" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#museums</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=arthistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#arthistory</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=art" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#art</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=podcastinternal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#podcastinternal</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=section-Articles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#section-Articles</a> <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/podcast-corita-kent-nun-artist" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Corita Kent: How a Nun Became a Revolutionary Pop Artist</a>

Atlas ObscuraAustralian lyrebirds can imitate car horns, chainsaws ... and beautiful flute music.<a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=law" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#law</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=musicalinstruments" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#musicalinstruments</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=musichistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#musichistory</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=songs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#songs</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=music" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#music</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=birds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#birds</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=podcastinternal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#podcastinternal</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=section-Articles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#section-Articles</a> <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/podcast-wild-birds-human-music" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Did Lyrebirds Steal These Songs From Humans?</a>

Atlas ObscuraListeners to the Atlas Obscura podcsat share their stories of life-changing trips.<a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=music" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#music</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=trips" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#trips</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=olympics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#olympics</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=bug" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#bug</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=forests" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#forests</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=podcastinternal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#podcastinternal</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=section-Articles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#section-Articles</a> <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/podcast-trips-we-couldnt-miss" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Life-Changing Trips: Olympics, Cicadas, and Once-in-a-Lifetime Concerts</a>

Atlas ObscuraThere’s much mystery surrounding Charlie Fitzgerald and who he was before Myrtle Beach. Before he was Charlie Fitzgerald he was Lucious Rucker. So who is Lucious Rucker?<a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=history&culture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#history&culture</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=blackhistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#blackhistory</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=racism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#racism</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=civilrights" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#civilrights</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=clubs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#clubs</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=podcastinternal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#podcastinternal</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=section-Articles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#section-Articles</a> <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/podcast-charlies-place-mr-nobody-from-nowhere" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Charlie’s Place Episode 4: Mr. Nobody From Nowhere</a>

Atlas ObscuraRoaming Madrid in the 1880s, Paco the dog was a friend to artists and writers who chronicled his adventures in the newspapers.<a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=cafe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#cafe</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=animals" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#animals</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=dogs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#dogs</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=podcastinternal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#podcastinternal</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=section-Articles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#section-Articles</a> <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/podcast-paco-stole-madrids-heart" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Was Paco the First Celebrity Dog?</a>

Atlas ObscuraFor decades, Rolando Pujol has traveled across the country to photohraph historic roadside attractions. These are some of his favorites.<a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=section-Articles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#section-Articles</a> <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/podcast-roadside-americana" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">A Quest to Capture America’s Greatest Roadside Attractions</a>

Atlas ObscuraThis luxurious edition of the Persian poetry collection went down with the Titanic in 1912.<a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=writers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#writers</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=literature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#literature</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=calendars" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#calendars</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=astronomy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#astronomy</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=persia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#persia</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=poetry" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#poetry</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=history" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#history</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=books" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#books</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=podcastinternal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#podcastinternal</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=section-Articles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#section-Articles</a> <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/podcast-rubaiyat-of-omar-khayyam" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Bejewled ‘Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam’ at the Bottom of the Ocean</a>

Atlas ObscuraLondon Bridge was falling down, so the city put it up for auction.<a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=voodoo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#voodoo</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=auctions" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#auctions</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=architecture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#architecture</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=lakes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#lakes</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=history" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#history</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=bridges" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#bridges</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=podcastinternal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#podcastinternal</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=section-Articles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#section-Articles</a> <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/podcast-london-bridge-arizona" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Who Moved London Bridge to Arizona?</a>

Atlas ObscuraThis global guide to McDonald’s covers everything from Thailand’s corn pie à la mode to Sweden’s ski-thru window on the side of a mountain.<a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=burger" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#burger</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=architecture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#architecture</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=food" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#food</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=cultures" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#cultures</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=fastfood" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#fastfood</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=mcdonalds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#mcdonalds</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=podcastinternal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#podcastinternal</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=section-Articles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#section-Articles</a> <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/podcast-mcatlas-gary-he" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">‘McAtlas’ Explores the World’s Most Unique McDonald’s Locations—and Dishes</a>

Atlas ObscuraCharlie Fitzgerald loaned money to white folks in town to bend the rules in his favor. How long until he became a target?<a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=racism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#racism</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=musichistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#musichistory</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=music" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#music</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=culture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#culture</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=clubs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#clubs</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=dancing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#dancing</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=blackhistory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#blackhistory</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=podcastinternal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#podcastinternal</a> <a href="https://libranet.de/search?tag=section-Articles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#section-Articles</a> <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/podcast-charlies-place-power-cedes-to-power" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Charlie’s Place Episode 3: Power Cedes to Power</a>

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