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Paris has been the scene of many infamous crimes over the years, and there's also a grand tradition of flamboyant, idiosyncratic investigators solving those crimes. The Police Museum captures some of the historical characters and evidence behind the struggle between those who ran afoul of the law and ... » more

One of New York's most famous landmarks, the Brooklyn Bridge is also a great spot for getting panoramic views of the rest of the city. There's a dedicated pedestrian/cycle path above the roadway, so you can ... » more

Imagine a shopping mall eight stories high, with hundreds of stores, all dedicated to IT and computers. Imagine it has everything from brighty-lit megastores to tiny little one-man shops selling strange bits of hardware more suited to a museum than a desktop. Imagine it's got shady software pirates ... » more