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At 64, retired Kansas teacher and farmer S.P. Dinsmoor began building his Garden of Eden with concrete sculptures; the property later became a tourist attractionSamuel Perry Dinsmoor constructed the Garden of Eden in Lucas, Kansas, during his retirement from farming. This outdoor attraction features...- A curious 5-year-old boy from West Sussex fell 20 feet into a gorilla enclosure at Jersey Zoo in 1986, then 7-foot silverback ‘Jambo’ walked over, sat beside the injured boy and stayed between him and the other gorillas until rescuers arrivedIn 1986, an extraordinary event unfolded at Jersey Zoo when a young boy accidentally fell into a gorilla enclosure. The resident silverback...
- In 2019, Australia lowered a 58-ton concrete greenhouse into the Great Barrier Reef; the 12-metre underwater structure became a living artwork and coral habitatNestled beneath the waves near John Brewer Reef in Australia lies an innovative Coral Greenhouse sculpture crafted from pH-neutral cement, ...
- Art is a lot of work: Behind every painting that changes hands lies invisible labourArt may begin with imagination, but its survival depends on a hidden ecosystem of paperwork, logistics, conservation, and legal care. In In...
- Heat waves push tourists from hotspots to ‘coolcations’Climate change is reshaping global tourism. Holidaymakers are seeking cooler destinations. Traditional hotspots face declining visitors. No...
- Best Bird Baths for Every Garden Style from Classic to ArtisticThis article guides readers through a selection of the best bird baths available, highlighting features like durable materials, elegant des...
- Travel planning 101: 52 places you must visit in 2024Planning your next holiday? Consider adding these destinations to your itinerary for the perfect vacation.
- Headless is priceless! Decapitated masterpieces go on auctionWorks by the celebrated Polish artist Magdalena Abakanowicz, including haunting headless sculptures, enigmatic tapestries and mask-like por...
- View: Can urban beautification projects go beyond visual appeal?In India, small-scale beautification projects are driven by local decision makers. Such projects take the shape of ornate concrete fountain...
- 'Secret masterpiece' by late French artist Claude Lalanne fetches $1.44 mn at auctionLalanne designed it for the garden at the European Centre for Executive Development (CEDEP).
- Raneh, Suruli, Dhuandhar and more: Add the waterfall charm to your weekend getawayMonsoon brightens up the surroundings with waterfalls and lush greenery.
- Stunning seascapes, pretty towns, and nature at its furious best: Denmark is a traveller's dream come trueAt Grenen, considered to be the northernmost part of Denmark, it seems as if nature loves to put on a phenomenal stage show.
- Here's what has made Sharjah shine like a glittering citySharjah has gathered its past, seamlessly embedded immigrants into it, and that has made it the vibrant multi-cultural city that it is toda...
- Offices that sound as good as they lookSoundCloud's new Berlin headquarters are spacious and modern, with concrete floors that give it an urban, industrial feel.
- Sri Lanka: Treasure trove of ancient times, natural beauty & friendly peopleSri Lanka’s treasure-trove of ancient cities, Buddhist remnants and sheer natural beauty, not to mention friendly people, makes tourists re...
- Saputara offering a glimpse into the world of tribalsAlong with a perfect natural retreat, Saputara offers a glimpse into the world of the tribals.
- Belfast tempts travellers with its architecture and cultureBelfast has emerged from the shadow of sectarian troubles to tempt travellers with its history and architecture, cuisine and culture.
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