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EricGrundhauser

Director of Programming, Atlas Obscura Membership. Eric heads up Atlas Obscura's membership program, hosting and producing shows that bring our curious world to life! He lives in Brooklyn with his comic book collection. His work has been featured on Slate, NPR, Vanity Fair, The AV Club, Motherboard, Smithsonian, and a bunch of other places where reasonable content is sold. Helluva guy. Have any issues? eric@atlasobscura.com

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Tell Us About the Most Incredible Strangers You've Met While Traveling

It's not about the journey or the destination, it's about the people you meet along the way.

August 28, 2018

Tell Us About Your Favorite Off-Brand Foods

Help us discover the best-kept secrets on the bargain shelves.

August 23, 2018

Send Us Your Best Stories About Going to the Video Store

The ritual of leaving the house to rent a movie has all but disappeared, but we can still rewind our memories.

August 21, 2018

All the Sweet and Surprising Smells That Remind Us of Home

We asked our readers to describe the scent of childhood, and their answers didn't stink.

August 17, 2018

The Fictional Foods We Wish Were Real

Atlas Obscura readers weigh in on the fake snacks they'd most like to try.

August 13, 2018

What Specific Smells Remind You of Home?

Tell us about all the alluring (or disgusting?) scents that always transport you.

Introducing Gastro Obscura's Black Sesame Sweet Soup Cook-Off

It's a wondrous dessert popular in Hong Kong, and we're challenging our readers to make it at home.

What Fictional Food Do You Most Want to Try?

Just because it's not real doesn't mean it can't make your mouth water.

The Elements of an Essential Explorer's Pack

According to Atlas Obscura readers.

Atlas Obscura Readers' Favorite Landmark Signs

Old advertisements that have become icons.

Raise a Glass to Our Readers' Favorite Drinking Toasts

“The rest in your hair!” and other perfect sayings, cheers, and salutes.

We're Looking for Great Old Signs That Became Local Landmarks

Think Citgo in Boston or Amoco in St. Louis—tell us about your favorites!

The Best Notes Atlas Obscura Readers Found in Used Books

From painful spoilers to such trenchant criticism as "P.S. This book blows!"

Tell Us About the Items You Never Go Exploring Without

What's in your adventuring kit?

Spend Your Summer Hitting These Excellent Independent Ice Cream Shops

Atlas Obscura readers gave us the scoop.

Send Us Your Favorite Toasts and Cheers!

"Thanks a little, thanks the most, please just share your drinking toasts."

Send Us the Greatest Note You've Found Written in an Old Book

Whether it's funny, mysterious, or just plain astute, we want to see it.

Tell Us Everything About Your Favorite Local Ice Cream Shop

Pretty please, with a cherry on top.

What's the Most Memorable Street Name You’ve Ever Encountered?

We've gone down some unusual roads—now we want to hear about your favorites.

Our Favorite Reader Stories of Surprising Roadside Hotels

It's check-in time for your memories of unforgettable travel lodgings.

What's the Most Surprising Roadside Hotel You've Stayed In?

We want to hear about the unforgettable places you've dared to lay your head.

What You Told Us About Your Hometown’s Hidden Tunnels

We asked Atlas Obscura readers to share local stories of secret underground spaces, and they went deep.

Why Genetics Researchers Are Looking for the Loch Ness Monster

"I don’t believe that there’s a monster, but if I’m wrong, well, that’s OK."

A Collection of Your Most Incredible Vintage Board Games

We asked you to send us your oldest board games, and you didn't play around.