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Niels Mickers/Flickr Belgians love giving their Manneken Pis fashion makeovers – just not this one.
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Postcard
Romania Walls In Its Roma
The town of Baia Mare has relocated its Roma population to decrepit Communist-era buildings, and walled in their new home.
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Olympics 2012
How Cranky Are Londoners?
With a Twitter-based mood-measuring lightshow displayed on the London Eye, we're about to find out.
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Olympics 2012
London Olympics Opening Ceremonies Changes Tied to Transportation Concerns
A few scenes have been trimmed to ensure all attendees will be able to catch the last trains home.
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Videos
What if Coney Island Took Over Manhattan?
With a bit of CGI help, we now know what it would look like if New York City was one big amusement park.
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Why Tehran Shut Down Its Coffee Shops
Police shuttered 87 establishments this weekend. Perhaps gatherings of caffeinated, web-savvy young people make the government nervous?
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Videos
Can You Say Kvæsthusgade?
A light and sound installation helps foreigners pronounce crazy Danish street names.
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Postcard
A Peek Inside America's Museum
Some intriguing scenes from the world's largest museum and research complex.
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Urban Wonk
Batman and Gotham: A Deeply Dysfunctional Love Story
Why the Dark Knight's relationship to his city is unlike that of any other superhero.
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Olympics 2012
British Coastline Gets Set to Glow
Hundreds of "peace tents" will be illuminated to commemorate the ancient Olympic Truce.
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Bookstore Protectionism: Where it Works, and How
In some places, governments consider independent bookstores a vital part of the urban fabric.
