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Culture & ExperiencesA unique experience in the heart of a Norwegian fjordFloating in the middle of a Norwegian fjord, Restaurant Iris takes diners on an 'experiential dining' journey.World's TableThe mixologist serving up Black History, one drink at a timeDeniseea Taylor is a mixologist who teaches what she jokingly calls 'drunk Black History'.World's TableThe first two-Michelin-star Chinese restaurant outside AsiaTaste of China: How chef Andrew Wong takes diners on a culinary journey across China's provinces.World's TableThe surprising origins of the Super BowlAmerican football is a US tradition unlike any other and yet it traces its roots to an ancient Roman game.Culture & ExperiencesThe Schwebebahn: Germany's spectacular 'flying' trainGermany's suspension monorail is one of the closest modes of transport you'll get to a flying train.DestinationsThe country with earliest wake-up time in the worldEarly birds: Why do Colombians tend to get up earlier than all other countries around the world?Culture & ExperiencesBritish v American scones: Is there a difference?American baker and chef Nancy Silverton explains the difference between British and American scones.World's TableTiwanaku: The civilisation that mysteriously disappearedThe ancient Tiwanaku civilisation is known as the 'mother culture' of South America.Culture & ExperiencesEl Dorado: The remarkable story behind a mythical cityThis is the story of how our collective lust for gold gave rise to the myth of El Dorado, a lost city of gold.Culture & ExperiencesOrkney's ancient myths and legendsIntriguing myths and legends from Orkney give insights into its unique history of folklore.Culture & ExperiencesTobacco: The dangerous plant's sacred originsThe tobacco plant’s origins can now be traced back to Bolivia, in South America.Culture & ExperiencesGreen GetawaysThe Japanese town where you can sleep in a castleIn Ozu, you can stay at a hotel dispersed across an ancient castle, samurai residences and old merchant homes, while supporting the town's award-winning model of sustainable tourism.TravelTurkey's 'time-warp' islands where cars are bannedHome to grand but faded palaces and mosques, the Adalar islands offer a glimpse into Istanbul's multicultural past as well as a peaceful escape.TravelWhy India's wildly remote islands are trendingIndia's coral islands of Lakshadweep piqued tourists' interest after Prime Minister Modi visited last month. 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Today, however, it's the greenest city in the UK.TravelWorld's TableThe most beautiful cake for RamadanKek lapis is a sublime art form, involving numerous colours and flavours commingling into an oh-so-soft and delicious cake that hides a kaleidoscope of intricate geometric patterns.TravelChina's sweet dumpling to remember the deadChina's qingtuan is a sweet, jade-coloured treat eaten to commemorate the dead during spring's Qingming Festival, or Tomb Sweeping Day.TravelThe 'calorie-bomb' avocado smoothie for RamadanMoroccan ZaaZaa is a thick and sweet avocado smoothie that resembles a layered sundae and satisfies as a post-fasting treat during Ramadan.TravelThe Jamaican answer to the hot cross bunDuring Easter, soft cheese sandwiched between two slices of moist, fruit-infused spiced bun make up a savoury-sweet Jamaican traditionTravelMore on TravelTesla lays off more than 10% of its workforceOwner Elon Musk said it was a difficult decision to reduce Tesla's global headcount.TechnologyRail station bridge replacement lowered into placeTwo massive cranes helped put the structure in place to improve passenger access in Dumfries.South ScotlandBus passengers stunned after six routes withdrawnThe local council says it is coming up with new timetables after a bus company cancelled services.EnglandCity park and ride car park to be expandedSniperley Park and Ride in Durham will have almost 600 parking spaces, up from its current 326.EnglandHS2 funds improvement for North Lincolnshire roadsThe money comes from the scrapped part of the planned HS2 rail line from Birmingham to Manchester.HumbersideConcern over five-week closure of busy roundaboutA business owner says trade has already dropped ahead of the closure of a city roundabout.NorfolkFactory to make plane fuel out of poo in world firstBiofuel company Firefly says it has already made a deal to supply airline Wizz Air.EssexSouthern Rail 'heavily impacted' after power cutThe train operator is advising passengers not to travel between Horsham, Barnham and Worthing.EnglandYork Street Interchange 'could take 11 years'It was first commissioned in 2007 to address a traffic bottleneck between the Westlink, M2 and M3.Northern Ireland