Why do we say “Break a Leg”?
“Break a leg” is a weird phrase. But why do we say it and where does it come from?...
Great Big Questions
What’s the hottest chili in the world? (Hint: it's not the Carolina Reaper)
The Carolina Reaper has been usurped. Long known as the world’s hottest chili, it has been dethroned by the mysteriously named Pepper X, which the G...
MLB London Series | Is baseball coming home?
This weekend, the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies will face off in the latest iteration of Major League Baseball’s London Series. Despite b...
Is this the wackiest arcade in the world?
Novelty Automation is an arcade in London offering something a little different from the classics like Pac-Man and Space Invaders. With everything...
Is this the perfect day on the Amalfi Coast?
The Amalfi coast is one of the prettiest parts of Italy — and therefore one of the most popular. In high season, the towns and villages strung along t...
Abuna Yemata Guh | Would you climb to Ethiopia’s chapel in the sky?
This remarkable church dates all the way back to the 5th century, with its history, wall art and remote location making it one of the most unique...
Why is baseball so big in Japan?
Baseball, it’s America’s pastime. There is no sport more historically intertwined with the United States and its identity, and baseball’s popul...
Would you try the Italian cheese infested with live maggots?
“Casu marzu” literally means “rotten cheese,” but in Sardinia, it’s a delicacy. What starts as a regular wheel of pecorino is then visited by cheese...
Is this the world's loneliest tree?
Tucked away in a corner of London's Royal Botanic Gardens, there is a very special plant. At first glance, it resembles a stumpy palm tree, but this...
Does Mongolia really have a one-boat navy?
You might have heard of Mongolia's one-boat navy. While a singular vessel in your naval fleet seems small, Mongolia is the second largest landlocked...
Do you know the accidental origin of Dippin’ Dots?
Dippin’ Dots are an amusement park, zoo, aquarium and overall summertime staple. The mini balls of ice cream that melt in your mouth are also a c...
Would you ski down a volcano? This man does
With summer approaching, it might seem like the ski season is behind us, but Claudio Lanzafame doesn’t let the changing seasons stop him from s...
