Atlas Obscura - Latest • Jan. 27, 2026, 11:37 p.m.

Tucked into the scenic Ohio River waterfront of Clarksville, Indiana, this cheerful tribute to one of America’s most enduring cultural icons invites visitors to become part of the story. The vibrant, full-color statue depicts Rosie the Riveter — arm flexed, bandana tied, and ever-ready with a confident “We Can Do It!” — framed perfectly for selfies with the Louisville skyline glinting across the river.

But this Rosie is more than a replica of a World War II poster. She honors Rose Will Monroe, a real riveter whose life embodied the grit, independence, and can-do spirit that made Rosie a symbol of wartime America.

A young widow with two children, Monroe left rural Kentucky to work on B-24 bombers in Michigan. There, she was filmed promoting war bonds and became one of the figures associated with the Rosie legend.

Atlas Obscura - Latest • Jan. 27, 2026, 11:37 p.m.

At first glance, it looks like a manicured scenic park, then you notice the tombstones. White-painted rocks border neat flowerbeds containing beautifully restored tombstones.

Palm trees and shrubbery watch over the dead, while one side of the cemetery is dominated by the city wall, and the other side protected by black railings. Trafalgar Cemetery is maintained by The Gibraltar Heritage Trust, and was originally known as the Southport Ditch cemetery, as its location was used as a defensive ditch when the Spanish ruled Gibraltar.

It was consecrated in 1798 and used for burials until 1814. It’s positioned just to the south of the city walls and is open every day, from dawn to dusk.

Atlas Obscura - Latest • Jan. 27, 2026, 11:37 p.m.

If you are looking for something to do in Charleston that you are unlikely to have done before, explore this quiet path developed in 1930 by The Garden Club of Charleston. Start by exploring gardens, architecture, and cemeteries at the St.

John’s Lutheran Church and the Unitarian Church. Walk from the back right corner of the Unitarian garden and across King Street to the Charleston Library Society.

After exploring their grounds, take the path to the right of the building through the Governor Aiken gates to The Gibbes Museum of Art. A side trip to the ornate fountains at the adjacent American Garden is highly encouraged.

Atlas Obscura - Latest • Jan. 27, 2026, 11:37 p.m.

Belgium is known mainly for its waffles, fries and praline chocolate. While it is hard to pinpoint an exact origin for the first two, one can in fact still buy the original pralines at the shop where they were first sold in 1912.

The Neuhaus chocolate shop started its life in 1857 when Jean Neuhaus moved from Switzerland to Brussels. He initially stared an apothecary where he was selling medicine wrapped in chocolate to make it more palatable to take.

While this was a lucrative business, he soon found that people were keen on eating his chocolate shells even without the medicine, and thus under the guidance of his son they also started selling chocolates and licorice for general consumption. When Jean's son Frédéric took over the shop it completely slipped selling medicine and focussed on sweets, slowly innovating the products.

Atlas Obscura - Latest • Jan. 27, 2026, 11:37 p.m.

Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and all major podcast apps. Elah Feder: Johanna, do you ever buy lottery tickets?

Johanna Mayer: No, never. Not a lottery ticket kind of gal.

Elah: I actually just got shamed by the man selling me lottery tickets for wasting my money. Johanna: You buy lottery tickets?

IKEA Hackers • Jan. 27, 2026, 11:37 p.m.

You know that feeling when you find a piece of furniture that just works? That’s the IKEA BESTÅ in a nutshell.

It’s affordable, it looks good straight out of the box, and you can mix and match units to fit pretty much any space. No wonder it’s become such a favorite!

But here’s where it gets really exciting: the BESTÅ is also an absolute dream for anyone who loves to DIY. It’s clean with a simple design, perfect for adding […] The post 15 IKEA BESTÅ Hacks That Look Way More Expensive Than They Actually Are first appeared on IKEA Hackers .

Dezeen - Interiors • Jan. 27, 2026, 11:37 p.m.

French crystal brand Lalique has released the latest instalment of its editorial series exploring how its pieces are used inside the homes of contemporary collectors, as seen in this exclusive video produced by Dezeen. Named Lalique Icons, the series features behind-the-scenes footage and photography spotlighting designers and creatives who have incorporated Lalique crystal into their The post Lalique series aims to "reignite desire" for emblematic pieces in the home appeared first on Dezeen .

Home Designing • Jan. 27, 2026, 11:37 p.m.

The Modern Heirloom Apartment blends modern structure with timeless warmth. Expect sculptural curves, rich textures, and brass details that feel quietly luxe.

Ideal Home • Jan. 27, 2026, 11:37 p.m.

Nigella was definitely not a fan of these super-useful appliances at first

Ideal Home • Jan. 27, 2026, 11:37 p.m.

Bakers, you'll kick yourself if this beautiful stand goes out of stock again

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