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Wonder Is Everywhere: The Defender of Time, a Plan to Bomb the Moon, and More From Around the Web

Get a peek into what we’re obsessed with right now.
April White May 12, 2023
Tokyo, Japan

Ariake Incineration Plant Chimney Clock

The enigmatic symbol on this incineration plant's smokestack is, in fact, a one-of-a-kind clock.
Washington, D.C.

Old Post Office Tower

The National Park Service’s best-kept secret with views that rival any in D.C.
Cape Town, South Africa

The Noon Gun

From atop a hill at the center of Cape Town, a cannon has been signalling the time since 1806.
Burgos, Spain

El Papamoscas

For more than half a millennia, this automaton has rung an hourly bell.
Tokyo, Japan

Young Clock Tower

A precursor to Taro Okamoto’s iconic Tower of the Sun.
Saint Petersburg, Russia

Raketa Watch Factory

An iconic Russian watch brand inspired by Yuri Gagarin's trip to outer space.
Grapevine, Texas

Grapevine Glockenspiel Clock Tower

A few times a day, you can see an animatronic cowboy shoot-out.
Rotterdam, Netherlands

Sweepers Clock

The hands on this clock appear to be created by two workers sweeping debris into careful positions.
Šumperk, Czechia

Šumperk Astronomical Clock

This copy of the famous Prague Astronomical Clock is the result of one man's passion project.
Syracuse, New York

24-Second Shot Clock Monument

This monument pays tribute to the city’s contribution to basketball history.
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Unique Gifts for the Home

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Atlas Obscura November 29, 2022
Queens, New York

Wise Clock (Riis Park Memorial Clock)

This 19th-century clock has been restored to help withstand the harsh environment of its seaside home.
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Puzzle Monday: Tick Tock Stars Crossword

AO Puzzles November 28, 2022
Lewes, Delaware

Lewes Town Clock

Designed to commemorate the founding of the first settlement in Delaware.
London, England

The Fortnum & Mason Clock

At the top of the hour, figures of the London department store's two co-founders emerge and bow to each other.
London, England

Giants of St. Dunstan-in-the-West

A pair of club-wielding guardians stand watch over London's first public clock to feature a minute hand.
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Puzzle Monday: How To Be on Time in Estonia

Alex Bellos November 7, 2022