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Niels Mickers/Flickr Belgians love giving their Manneken Pis fashion makeovers – just not this one.
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Record-Breaking Insect of the Day: The Greater Wax Moth
It can detect sounds of up to 300kHz. To compare, the teenagers chilling outside the 7-11 can hear a pathetic 20kHz.
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Postcard
Beijing's Creepy, Abandoned Theme Park Is Finally Coming Down
Once, developers dreamed of building "the largest amusement park in Asia." But no longer.
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Archives
In 1954, Americans Were Told to Paint Their Houses to Increase Their Chances of Surviving an Atomic Bomb
How the paint and varnish lobby used the Cold War to sell property upkeep.
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How You Cross the Street Largely Depends on Where You're From
French pedestrians take more "risks" at crosswalks than the Japanese, says a new study.
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Postcard
10 Playgrounds That Would Put Your Childhood Hangout to Shame
Gigantic crocheted alligators, luminous glowing water spurts, and more.
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The Harrowing Tale of a Manhunt Through the Tunnels of Harlem
An alleged jewel thief dodged the police by sprinting through the city's subway tunnels -- all while wearing handcuffs.
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If Martin Amis Is Actually Tired of Brooklyn, He's Probably Barely Seen It
Stop stereotyping the borough and start actually exploring it, you ninnies.
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Silicon Valley's Downtown Dilemma
Can the city densify and improve connectivity without losing its character and funky mix of ethnic eateries and small businesses?
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Bars Are the Secret to Thriving Downtowns: The Best #Cityreads of the Week
Our weekly roundup of the most intriguing articles about cities and urbanism we've come across in the past seven days.
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Videos
The Pittsburgh Pirates Videos That'll Make You Kind of Love the City
The baseball team ditched CGI ship fights for streetscapes and signature Pittsburgh imagery.
