Atlas Obscura - Latest • Jan. 26, 2026, 5:13 p.m.

When you think of Sweden, you might picture one of its famous symbols, the Dala horse, or the dalahäst. Minnesota has the highest number of Swedish immigrants in the U.S.

As a way to embrace Swedish heritage, this statue was constructed in 1971 by the Mora Jaycees in the town of Mora. Mora, Minnesota, is the sister city of its namesake: Mora, Sweden.

This horse is a replica of the Dala horse statue in Mora, Sweden. This statue is 22 feet (6.7 meters) tall, 17 feet (5.18 meters) long, and 6 feet (1.82 meters) wide.

Atlas Obscura - Latest • Jan. 26, 2026, 5:13 p.m.

Located atop a small hill in the scenic Perak countryside, Kellie's Castle is an unfinished mansion originally intended to be the new home for the growing family of a wealthy Scottish rubber plantation owner, William Kellie-Smith. The Kellie-Smith family originally resided at the smaller Kellas House, which now lies in ruin behind the castle, destroyed during World War II.

In 1915, ahead of the birth of his son, Kellie-Smith commissioned a larger mansion to be built. Bricks, marble and 70 skilled craftsmen were brought in from Chennai, India to fulfill the highly unusual design, which incorporated Moorish, Indo-Saracenic, and Romanesque features.

The interior was designed with 14 rooms across 6 floors, secret passageways, and a lift shaft, for what would have been Malaysia's first elevator.

Atlas Obscura - Latest • Jan. 26, 2026, 5:13 p.m.

Passersby drawn in by El Weirdo’s bright murals would be forgiven for thinking they’ve stumbled upon an art gallery, as every surface is covered with the works of local artists—including a full wall of pieces for sale. But although the artwork is worth a visit in its own right, it’s the tacos and house-brewed beer that keep locals coming back to the brewpub in Historic Downtown Panama City.

El Weirdo got its start as a taco truck in the lot behind another local brewery, History Class Brewing Company, which is owned and operated by the same team. But in 2022, that team started scouting out potential locations for turning El Weirdo into a standalone location.

They decided to turn the space into a celebration of the local art scene, with the help of more than a dozen artists.

Atlas Obscura - Latest • Jan. 26, 2026, 5:13 p.m.

Nothing tastes more definitively of the sea than oysters. Whether they’re served raw, steamed, baked, grilled, stewed, roasted, sautéd, or deep-fried, oysters offer diners a pure connection to the ocean.

And every variety is distinct, with flavors and texture that speaks to the exact location and conditions where they grow. And no place celebrates this meaty, briny bivalve more thoroughly than Panama City, along the coast of Northwest Florida.

The city’s storied fishing culture and its prime Gulf location make it the ideal destination for lovers of the finest and freshest seafood available. They take their seafood seriously here, serving the bivalves in dishes from simple to refined.

Atlas Obscura - Latest • Jan. 26, 2026, 5:13 p.m.

The town of Lindström, Minnesota, is a celebration of Swedish heritage, often known as 'America's Little Sweden'. It was founded by Swedish settlers in the 1850s.

Lindström, MN, served as inspiration for Swedish author Vilhelm Moberg's well-renowned book series, Ut vandrarna, or The Emigrants . This series was written between 1949 and 1959.

It gave Swedes insight into what the journey to the U.S. was like for those who left their country and settled in Lindström, MN.

Atlas Obscura - Latest • Jan. 26, 2026, 5:13 p.m.

Fragment 22, a preserved piece of the Berlin Wall gifted by the city of Berlin to Manila in 2014, now stands as a striking tangible symbol of freedom and shared democratic ideals. Although the Berlin Wall once served as a physical and ideological barrier in Europe, fragments like this one have been repurposed across the world to commemorate the victory of liberty over division.

In Manila, the presence of Fragment 22 brings that global narrative into a local context, reminding Filipinos and visitors alike of the universal aspiration for unity, human rights, and the dignity of the individual. The Berlin Wall fragment was unveiled in 2020 at the Kartilya ng Katipunan Monument in the Bonifacio Shrine, a site deeply intertwined with the Philippines’ own historic pursuit of independence.

IKEA Hackers • Jan. 26, 2026, 5:13 p.m.

IKEA’s BILLY bookcase has been a go-to storage solution for decades, thanks to its affordability and simple design. But let’s be honest, straight horizontal shelves can only take you so far in the style department.

Enter the latest BILLY hack that’s turning heads: vertical dividers. Redditor Enfer06 deftly executed what could become the next big trend in IKEA hacking by transforming their basic BILLY into a stunning display unit using vertical shelf dividers and arches.

The result? A piece that’s […] The post Vertical Dividers May Be the Next Big IKEA BILLY Hack — And This Redditor Nailed It first appeared on IKEA Hackers .

A Beautiful Mess • Jan. 26, 2026, 5:13 p.m.

Believe it or not but bread pudding was one of the very first recipes I taught myself to make when I first got interested in cooking just after college. I LOVE bread pudding.

The flavors are simple and remind me of french toast. The texture is dense and spongy, almost creamy.

It’s a simple dessert…

Dezeen - Interiors • Jan. 26, 2026, 5:13 p.m.

Mosaic, checkerboard and pixelated patterns influenced by grids characterise this multi-generational residence in Mumbai designed by Indian architecture studio MuseLAB. The 278-square-metre apartment, named Gingham Dreams, is located in a high-rise building in Mumbai's Versova suburb.

MuseLAB founders Jasem Pirani and Huzefa Rangwala chose to use the grid as a recurring pattern throughout the residence, The post MuseLAB designs Mumbai apartment where grid "takes on many roles" appeared first on Dezeen .

Dezeen - Interiors • Jan. 26, 2026, 5:13 p.m.

Ukrainian designer Victoria Yakusha has launched a studio and gallery space in Miami, featuring clay-covered walls and an "island" made from real plants that creates a naturalistic backdrop for her designs. Victoria Yakusha Space functions as a studio, gallery and showcase for Yakusha's "live minimalism" approach, which combines minimalist aesthetics with natural materials and Ukrainian The post Victoria Yakusha opens Miami gallery with plant-covered "living island" appeared first on Dezeen .

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