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THE BEST MAGIC SHOPS IN THE WORLD

BY JESSICA GUERRA

The home base of the professional magician used to be their local magic shop, once an exclusive gathering place for magicians to hone their craft while stocking their supplies. Unfortunately, with the popularity of internet retail, many of the world’s magic shops have closed up their doors and gone online. However, there are some magic shops that are just too exceptional to do anything but thrive. These incredible shops continue to mystify professional magicians and amateurs alike.

Find eight of the greatest magic shops at Atlas Obscura

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EIGHT CAT PARADISES, WHERE THE FELINES COME FIRST

BY JESSICA GUERRA / 08 SEP 2014

Atlas Obscura brings you eight sites where cats are king...

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AVANOS HAIR MUSEUM -  AVANOS - TURKEY

Locks of women's hair adorn the walls of a cave/house/pottery center with a surprisingly touching origin.

The story goes that the local potter was bidding farewell to a dear friend of his when he asked for something to remember her by. She cut off a piece of her hair to leave as a reminder. He put it up in his shop, and told the story to the visitors and tourists who passed through. Not to be outdone, other women who enjoyed the story left a piece of their hair as well.

More details on the museum here !