A few facts about beer:
In ancient Babylonia, where the first beer was supposedly made, they took the sudsy stuff so seriously that if you made a bad batch, you'd be drowned.
The Vikings' version of heaven, Valhalla, was really a great meat and beer hall in the ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Why We're All Drinking 'Canadian' Beer
A few facts about beer:
In ancient Babylonia, where the first beer was supposedly made, they took the sudsy stuff so seriously that if you made a bad batch, you'd be drowned.
The Vikings' version of heaven, Valhalla, was really a great meat and beer hall in the ...Wickland: The Only Ghost Tour Reality TV Hasn't Found - Yet
The new Syfy channel show "Ghost Mine" is, geographically, a new low for the genre, suggesting that the torrent of paranormal reality programs has exhausted every haunted site above the earth's surface and left no above-ground spirit unquestioned in the presence of a ...Photo Of The Day: B Train, New York City
Routine experiences like commuting take on a new meaning when we travel. There's a thrill to taking the New York City Subway or the Paris Metro when it's not part of our everyday; a sense of the exotic in the midst of the mundane.
Flickr user Mike GL captures just ...US State Department Funds Thai Monument Restoration
The United States State Department's Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation recently bestowed a $131,800 grant to the Thai government for restoration work at Wat Chaiwatthanaram, a historic Buddhist temple in Ayutthaya, Thailand.
According to World Monuments Fund ...Indianapolis Refines The Art Hotel
"Restroom?" the guest asked near The Alexander hotel's registration desk, a pair of antique bureaus encased in glass.
"Follow the birds," the employee answered, referring to a flock made of sculpted vinyl records fluttering along a lobby wall.
"Follow the birds" ...US Shark Attacks At 10-Year High In 2012
Researchers at the University of Florida report that 2012 was a banner year in terms of shark attacks in the U.S., just not in a good way. According to a new study released earlier this week, there were 53 reported attacks last year. That is a steep increase over 2011, when ...Photo Of The Day: I Heart NY
Happy Valentine's Day! Can a place be your Valentine? This year, I'm in Istanbul, my second love, but my first will always be New York City. Still, I've never quite gotten the appeal of souvenir T-shirts that announce where you've been or what places you love most. There ...Dreaming Of The RV Life? Here's Exactly How Much It Costs
The story of a Colorado family of 14 currently trekking and blogging around the country in an RV made "The Today Show" recently, highlighting a particularly dreamy type of wanderlust – and one that reached a peak in 2011 with 8.5 percent of U.S households owning an RV, ...National Geographic Announces Student Expedition Photo Contest Winners
National Geographic has announced the winners of their second annual Student Expedition Photo Contest, selecting the best images from more than 2,500 entries submitted by high school students from across the country. Those amateur photographers were asked to share their ...Stricken Cruise Ship Passengers Make Most Of Bad Situation
Life on board stricken cruise ship Carnival Triumph is far from the travel brochure promise of sandy beaches and warm Caribbean nights. As the ship is being towed to shore after an engine room fire knocked out the ship's propulsion, passengers have had quite a different ...Have A Heart: How This Organ Meat Is Eaten Around The World
Americans are frequently credited with having a lot of heart, but when it comes to eating them, we're not so hip on the idea. Even though offal, or "nose-to-tail" eating has been on-trend for some years now, a lot of people still flinch at the idea of dining on animal heart. ...The National Parks Conservation Association Wants Your Photos!
The National Parks Conservation Association is looking to send a message to the folks in Washington, D.C., and they'd like our help in doing it.
The non-profit organization is dedicated to protecting and preserving America's national parks for future generations, but with ...Photo Of The Day: Sunset After Nemo
Last week, Winter Storm Nemo battered the Eastern seaboard of the United States with torrential snow and sleet, not to mention a bitter cold freeze that lasts to this day.
In the calm after the storm, Flickr user Peter Rood captured this image of a stunning sunset ...Skiing Through Alaska's Abandoned Buckner Building (VIDEO)
Here at Gadling, our inboxes are full of pitches on the fabulous skiing conditions in Colorado and Utah, but news about the latest lifts and bases rarely sparks our interest. You know what does? Setting up an obstacle course in an abandoned building. That does.
To ...
Valentine's Day Help For The Clueless
Valentines Day can be full of fun and joy or a stressful day for those who forgot to do something special for their loved one. While there may be just days left to plan a memorable event, there are options.
Go Skydiving
"Nothing says 'I love you!' like jumping ...Yosemite's Largest Glacier Has Stopped Advancing
For years we've heard environmental scientists and researchers tell us how climate change is having a profound effect on glaciers across the globe. In many parts of the planet, increased temperatures have caused the giant sheets of ice to dramatically recede or disappear ...Carnival Triumph Being Towed To Shore After Engine Room Fire
Carnival Triumph was nearing the end of a four-night cruise when an engine room fire stopped the ship, about 150 miles off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. Without propulsion and running on only backup generator power, Carnival Triumph will be towed to closest port where ...Lonely Planet's Best Worst Pick-Up Lines For Travelers
"I hope you're not a monk, because I'd love go Tibet with you." Cue sound of detonating bomb.
Our friends at Lonely Planet recently compiled a list of the best worst travel-themed pick-up lines, via Twitter. The results are hilarious, as well as cringe-inducing. ...Disneyland Princesses Get Their Own, New Land
Disneyland Park in California will debut Fantasy Faire in March, a new interactive experience that gives guests a more personal experience with all the Disney princesses, all in one place. A natural expansion of Disneyland's Fantasyland, the addition has Disney princess ...Spiders Blanket The Sky In Brazil (VIDEO)
As many of us in the northeast scramble because of heavy snow and delayed flights, at least we can rest assured knowing we don't have it as bad as these people in Brazil. The terrifying video above shows a strange phenomenon: thousands of spiders dangling in the sky. ...
