The Birth of the Burger

Who invented the Hamburger? A simple question that is actually a bit of a pickle to answer.

Off the beaten path

The Southernmost Library

Thanks to atmospheric scientist Dr. Russell Schnell, the world can now claim to have Little Free Libraries on all seven continents.

Off the beaten path

Local Haunts

These stories are sure to give you a small shiver down your spine and make you look over your shoulder twice.

Let's Discover

A Long Strange Trip

Vermont may have the second smallest population in the United States, but that hasn’t hindered them from letting their freak flag fly—so high, in fact, it earned them an honorary nickname.

An AWA Original

Ireland’s Perfect Pint

An Irish cultural phenomenon, Mulligan’s pub has welcomed the likes of Judy Garland, James Joyce, and John F. Kennedy.

History Lesson

A Mansion That Measures Time

One of the few ‘calendar houses’ in the world with 365 windows, 52 chimneys, 12 doors, and 4 towers representing the days, weeks, months, and seasons in a year.

Architectural Wonders

Estonian Eagles & Eggs

The age-old question of the chicken or the egg comes in a slightly different form for Estonians, who would likely prefer the equation the eagle or the egg.

History Lesson

AWA Interviews Wes

Pinch us: AWA sits down with our inspiration, Wes Anderson, for a lovely chat.

An AWA Original

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Hidden Wonders

Follow along on our journey as we dive into the history of Sotheby’s and the stories behind some of their magnificent jewels and timepieces. 

Sotheby's

A Pocket-Sized Post Office

The post office, located along the U.S. Route 41, is in fact, the smallest full-service post office in the United States.

On the Road

Creative Cartelismo Of Queens

Brothers & artists who have been hand-painting signs for businesses in New York City for more than 40 years

Skilled Artisans

The Petite Parish

The self-proclaimed Guinness World Record holder for "Smallest Chapel in the World" is contested only by the Guinness World Record Organization itself.

Architectural Wonders

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Take It To The Bridge

“In bridge designing, the aesthetics are quite as important as engineering details. It is a crime to build an ugly bridge.”

Architectural Wonders

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