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• The 1878 Newspaper’s April Fools’ Day Hoax That Claimed Thomas Edison Could Turn Dirt Into Food

  By Anne Ewbank Verified, Carol Clark Verified| Los Alamos Daily Post Verified This machine made music, not meat. Courtesy/nostri-imagoA recreation of Thomas Edison’s laboratory, now at the Henry Ford Museum. Photo by Andrew BaletBy ANNE EWBANKGastro ObscuraNewspapers worldwide printed that Thomas Edison had invented a miraculous machineEven in 1878, readers of The New York Graphic should have known better than to trust a fantastical-sounding article published on April Fool’s Day

  By Anne Ewbank Verified, Carol Clark Verified · Los Alamos Daily Post

  Apr. 01, 2025

• On the Road in a Giant Almond

  By Anne Ewbank Verified| Atlas Obscura Verified This article is adapted from the March 29, 2025, edition of Gastro Obscura’s Favorite Things newsletter. You can sign up here. Since the advent of the car, food companies have used them to advertise. Some simply painted their logos onto delivery trucks, while others created spectacles on wheels to get people talking, like the time that Moxie, the old-school soda company, put fake horses on top of cars that could be steered by a rider perched on the animal’s back. But that’s much too confusing

  By Anne Ewbank Verified · Atlas Obscura

  Mar. 31, 2025

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Atlas Obscura

Atlas Obscura is a community-driven travel guide and media company that highlights unusual and obscure travel destinations worldwide. Founded by Joshua Foer and Dylan Thuras, it began as a collaborative project to catalog fascinating, lesser-known places. The platform features a vast collection of user-generated content, allowing travelers to discover and share hidden wonders. The company offers curated travel experiences and guided tours to unique locations, providing immersive opportunities for those interested in off-the-beaten-path adventures. Atlas Obscura also engages its community by encouraging users to contribute new locations and participate in discussions. In addition to travel guides, it produces articles, videos, and podcasts that explore the cultural and historical significance of these destinations. With millions of visitors each month, Atlas Obscura appeals to a diverse group of travelers seeking unconventional experiences.