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The Moscow subway system will now reward riders with a free trip in exchange for 30 squats
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In Iceland, a man has collected 283 preserved penises from 93 species of animals—including Homo sapiens
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Inspiration for the idea traces back to the 212 BC legend about Archimedes' burning mirrors used to set Roman battle ships ablaze
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Spanning three months, 21 countries and thousands of photos, “Nightvision” celebrates the finest architecture in Europe
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Dozens of pieces of premiere European architecture are showcased in this three-and-a-half minute video
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The Renaissance artist called art “a wife” and his works “my children.” Visit these five sites in the Italian capital and the Vatican to pay homage to him
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Book your next stay at one of these hotels—they’re the best in London
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Time your trip to one of these spectacular goings on—from Trooping the Colour to the Chelsea Flower Show
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Take a virtual tour through the streets and sights of England’s capital city with these stunning travel photos submitted to our photo contest
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These small hotel gems are among London’s best assets. The biggest perk? They’re so homey you’ll forget you’re a paying guest.
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The skyline of London is shifting before our eyes, and these cool new attractions are well worth the price of admission
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No trip to the city is complete without these outstanding stops for art, history and science lovers
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What happens when the American pastime comes to Germany?
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For years, the KGB secretly spied on visitors to the Hotel Viru in Estonia. A new museum reveals the fascinating time capsule and all the secrets within
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Coffee is black and bitter—but global travelers find a surprisingly wide range of forms of the world's favorite hot beverage
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It may get cold, but the trolls, bobsleds, skiing, Scandinavian delicacies and (heated) art museums make it all worthwhile
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On January 31, France's minister of women's rights made if officially impossible to arrest a woman for wearing pants in Paris
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In a record-breaking dive, the head of the Russian Geographical Society sunk to the bottom of Lake Labynkyr in Siberia, one of the coldest lakes in the world
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Home to the naturalist for 40 years, the estate near London was always evolving
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Follow in the footsteps of Mr. Darcy and the Bennet sisters and take in the manors and gardens of rural England
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