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J. Robert Oppenheimer, in an undated photo, doing math without looking.
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Wonder Is Everywhere: Inside Oppenheimer’s Los Alamos, the End of the Hermit House, and More From Around the Web

Get a peek into what we’re obsessed with right now.
April White July 21, 2023
All illustrations: John Mata for Atlas Obscura
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Puzzle Monday: Get Lost Crossword

AO Puzzles May 15, 2023
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Alexandria, Virginia

Judy Lowe Neighborhood Park Labyrinth

The only labyrinth within the city of Alexandria.
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Longleat Maze and a viewing bridge
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24 Mesmerizing Mazes and Labyrinths

It's okay if you're a little lost.
Michelle Cassidy May 20, 2022
The instruction isn't visible to people actually in the 2021 Chilliwack Corn Maze in British Columbia, Canada.
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Exploring the Mysterious Allure of Mazes and Labyrinths

On the joys and frustrations of losing yourself.
A.J. Jacobs May 5, 2022
The grooves of the mizmaze were likely carved during the 18th century.
Winchester, England

The Winchester Mizmaze

A rare labyrinth-style path carved into a historic hill.
The Labyrinth of Rome
Rome, Georgia

The Labyrinth of Rome

This labyrinth was designed to help visitors focus and meditate.
Some of the art inside the Cathedral of Thorns
Willemstad, Curaçao

Cathedral of Thorns

This living labyrinth made entirely of thorns is filled with art.
The 12 rings represent a variety of celestial, seasonal, and Native American meanings.
Bainbridge Island, Washington

The Labyrinth Mosaic and Halls Hill Lookout

Overlooking Puget Sound sits a garden with a Buddhist prayer wheel and an elaborate labyrinth.
Bamboo Playhouse.
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9 Places That Might Help You Find a Little Calm

Desperate times call for deep breaths.
Jonathan Carey January 8, 2021
The poison garden.
Gijón, Spain

Jardín Botánico Atlántico (Atlantic Botanic Garden)

This enchanting green space houses a labyrinth lined with toxic plants.
Before entering, the gatekeeper guides you in (you won't remain blindfolded, you can use all of your senses).
Tilburg, Netherlands

Doloris's Meta Maze

A dream-like maze full of strange art, surreal spaces, and fantasy landscapes to get lost in.
An aerial view.
Fontanellato, Italy

The Labirinto della Masone

The world's largest bamboo labyrinth is a living demonstration of the plant’s immense potential.
Dalat, Vietnam

100 Roofs Cafe

This Vietnamese bar doubles as a multistory labyrinth.
Covent Garden labyrinth.
London, England

London Underground Labyrinths

A labyrinth hides in plain sight at each of the city's 270 Tube stations.
The labyrinth of Amiens Cathedral.
Amiens, France

Amiens Cathedral Labyrinth

A sublime medieval path adorns the marble floor of one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in France.
Cornwall, England

Rocky Valley Labyrinths

These mysterious mazes carved on the rock may be up to 4,000 years old.