Brussels' 'peeing' statue shut off by freeze
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The Manneken-Pis, a bronze statue of a young boy urinating that is a symbol of Brussels and a major tourist attraction, has had to stop peeing because of sub-zero temperatures. Read more »
'Tartan Butler' helps visitors trace their roots
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The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland, now has a concierge who helps guests learn about their family history. Read more »
Food for thought at Museum of Celebrity Leftovers
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The Museum of Celebrity Leftovers in the U.K. offers up tidbits from the rich and famous who do not eat absolutely everything on their plates. Read more »
Cheapest European cities to visit in 2012
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The best bargains in Europe? Sofia, Krakow and Budapest, according to the new European Backpacker Index 2012. Read more »
Celebrating Elvis: The King's legacy lives on
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The Elvis Presley Museum Düsseldorf, which opened last month, has one of the largest collections of memorabilia outside of the United States and focuses on the singer's years in Germany. Read more »
Italy probes report that Colosseum stones fall
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Italy's culture ministry is investigating reports that bits of rock have fallen from the Colosseum. Read more »
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Pompeii column collapse revives concerns over site
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A courtyard column of a Roman house in Pompeii collapsed on Thursday, renewing concerns about the state of the site which was frozen in time when Mount Vesuvius erupted 2,000 years ago, burying inhabitants alive and preserving their homes. Read more »
Greek weekend strike to shut down museums
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Greek guards say scores of archaeological sites and museums across the country will be shut down over weekends beginning at Christmas as they strike to protest the lack of extra weekend pay. Read more »
Stonehenge app offers virtual solstice tour
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For those who couldn't quite make it to Stonehenge to watch the sun rise on Thursday's winter solstice, a new app could offer some consolation by offering a virtual tour around the mysterious stones. Read more »
Princess Di’s dresses to be displayed in palace exhibit
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The exhibition at London's Kensington Palace will showcase some of Diana's most famous dresses, a fuchsia and purple silk sari, worn to a dinner held for the King of Thailand in 1988. Read more »
