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Ammonite fossil

The best UK beaches for fossil hunting

Winter and early spring are the best times to go fossil hunting in the UK when storms and high tides reveal treasures that have lain hidden for millennia

The Skinny House, Hull Street Boston USA ©rosemaryandporkbelly

Spite houses of the world – designed to annoy

The human capacity for bearing a grudge leaves its mark on the world. Spite Houses are solid proof of feuds, fights and animosities lasting beyond the grave.

Bear Mountain Suspension Bridge Hudson River ©rosemaryandporkbelly

Night on Bear Mountain, New York State

Bear Mountain State Park is perfect for adventurers and romantics. Rugged mountains, beautiful views of the Hudson River, wildlife and, occasionally, bears

The SS Great Britain stern Bristol ©rosemaryandporkbelly

SS Great Britain, Bristol’s most famous ship

The world’s first great ocean liner at its Bristol birthplace. Learn how engineering genius Brunel helped Victorians travel the globe on the SS Great Britain

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