10 Most Haunted Bars in America http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

There are bars with unique clienteles all across the U.S., but some play host to some more interesting patrons than you'll find anywhere else: ghosts, spirits, and shades. With Halloween approaching, what better way to experience a haunting night than by being surrounded with spirits of the alcoholic and ghostly varieties? Here we’ve collected ten of our favorite and most colorful bars around the country that are reportedly haunted by some colorful characters. Pull up a bar stool, grab a drink, and try not break into a cold sweat as you imbibe with the dearly departed.—Clint Lanier and Derek Hembree

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A Miniature Redwood Forest Has Popped up in the Middle of Brooklyn http://ift.tt/2e9qlY0

Downtown Brooklyn has recently become home to an exhibition sure to be a favorite of art and nature lovers alike. Artist Spencer Finch collaborated with the Public Art Fund to painstakingly create a redwood forest in miniature. Working off topographical and canopy height maps provided by the Save The Redwoods Foundation, Finch took a 790-acre section of the Redwood National Park and recreated a 1:100 scale version in Brooklyn’s MetroTech Commons. While their Californian cousins can reach almost 400 feet in height, the trees that make up Lost Man Creek are just one to four feet tall.

The installation will be on display until March 11th.

For more on Lost Man Creek, visit the Public Art Fund.

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Under-the-Radar Things to Do in New Orleans http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

It’s a small town with a big reputation, and NOLA lovers know there’s a lot more to the city than Bourbon Street, brass bands, and beads. If you're ready to trade beignets for Vietnamese meat pies, the French Quarter for Algiers Point, and jazz music for a comedy showcase, check out this list off 15 off-the-beaten-path suggestions for New Orleans, from avant-garde entertainment to nature adventures out of town, and so much more.—Cameron Quincy Todd

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Dubai Breaks Ground on the World's Tallest Tower http://ift.tt/2e0fnEY

Not content with being home to the world’s tallest skyscraper, Dubai recently announced that it intends to achieve another architectural world record. The Tower at Dubai Creek Harbor, which is set to be completed in 2020, will be the tallest tower in the world. Though the announcement did not state how tall the proposed structure will be, it’ll have to be at least 2,723 feet in height. The record belongs to the Tokyo Sky Tree which stands at 2,722 feet high. Visitors to the forthcoming record-breaker will feature a view of Dubai’s waterfront and several garden-themed observation decks.

For more on this story visit Business Insider.

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New Room Uncovered in the Winchester Mystery House http://ift.tt/2dKDGv4

Sarah Winchester may have passed on almost a hundred years ago, but her infamous San Jose mansion continues to unfold with new and intriguing mysteries. The Winchester Mystery House’s preservation team recently discovered an attic space that had been boarded up for over a century. Winchester, who was trapped in the room at the time of the 1906 earthquake, sealed the room away believing evil spirits had caused the quake. The team found a number of artifacts including a pump organ, a Victorian couch, a dress form, a sewing machine and paintings.

Winchester, who inherited the Winchester rifle fortune, was famously convinced that she must constantly build her home in order to evade the spirits of those that had been killed by Winchester rifles. The sprawling, architectural curiosity has 161 rooms (including the newly discovered room), 10,000 windows, 2,000 doors, 47 fireplaces, 40 staircases, 13 bathrooms, and nine kitchens.

For more on this story visit ABC7News.com.

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10 Aerial Photos of Norway That Will Make You Want to Visit http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

This collection of aerial photographs and video showcases landscapes throughoutNorway, including areas around Oslo, Loften & Årdal. The images were inspired by the myths and folklore of the region and the creatures and spirits that inhabit the water. The extremely clear and colorful fjords, lakes, and oceans are an incredible canvas. All shots were taken by drone, and seek to offer perspectives of locations that can’t be found from any standing vantage-point.—Oren Schauble

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15 Must-See Places on the Camino de Santiago http://ift.tt/eA8V8J

The Camino de Santiago has long been a magical road, but thanks to Martin Sheen’s star role as a pilgrim walking The Way, the route is surging in popularity. Whether you prefer to drive, cycle, walk, or go by donkey, the Camino is a vast adventure full of natural beauty and medieval architecture spanning two stunning mountain ranges in north-central Spain. This pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela and the purported tomb of the apostle Saint James the Greater in northwestern Spain began in the 9th century. Commonly known as a Christian road for more than a thousand years, the Camino was, in fact, built over Celtic and Roman roads that were twice as old. The modern visitor can journey in more comfort than in medieval times but savor the same natural and cultural highlights. Here, we’ve picked the top 15 experiences, some famous and some intimate and surprising, to give a taste of the real Camino in the midst of its recent rediscovery.—Beebe Bahrami

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