February 11, 2026

11th February 2026:

The Empire State Building is considered the most photographed building in the world! This is because:

Iconic status – It’s one of the most recognisable skyscrapers globally.

Location – Situated in Midtown Manhattan, surrounded by heavy tourist traffic.

Cultural presence – Featured in countless films (e.g., King Kong, Sleepless in Seattle).

Observation decks – Millions visit annually and photograph both the building and views from it.

Lighting displays – Its changing coloured lights for events and holidays attract repeated photography.

Image: The Empire State Building website

10th February 2026

Did you know that the spice, Nutmeg, is a hallucinogen!

It owes its psychoactive side effects to myristicin, an anticholinergic. However if you were to eat enough of it, you would also have symptoms including nausea, dizziness and sleepiness.