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fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Arkansas Hosts the Planet's Only Public Diamond Mine

The diamonds formed under extreme pressure and heat deep in the Earth's mantle. If you find one, it will most likely look like a metallic or glassy pebble rather than a sparkly cut gem that you might picture in your mind. The volcanic soil also contains amethyst, garnet, jasper, agate, and various types of quartz (and you can keep those, too).
Science
fromianVisits
1 month ago

St Paul's Cathedral is offering Dome-only tickets this summer

Visitors can now enjoy a special opportunity to climb St Paul's Cathedral's dome on Sundays without needing to purchase an entire cathedral ticket, available until September 2025.
London music
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden offers a tranquil experience and showcases traditional Japanese aesthetics in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Tioga Road in Yosemite will reopen on Memorial Day

"Tioga Road will open for the season to all traffic on Monday, May 26, at 8 am. Limited services will be available along Tioga Road; bring your own appropriate levels of food and water."
SF parents
London food
fromianVisits
1 year ago

Tickets Alert: Chatley Heath semaphore tower open weekend

Chatley Heath semaphore tower will open to the public on June 7-8, 2025, showcasing its historical significance and views.
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