#FunFactFriday: In 1937, sculptor #AlexanderCalder created a fountain that flows with pure #mercury. More than art, it reflected Spain’s Almadén mines, a place of wealth & suffering. Today, the fountain still flows at Fundació Joan Miró in #Barcelona, safely sealed behind glass. #ScienceRallye

🎭✨ #FunFactFriday: The #Fastnacht Fountain on #Schillerplatz in #Mainz bursts with 200+ bronze figures celebrating the city’s carnival spirit. 🤹‍♂️💫 From Till Eulenspiegel to Father Rhine, each character nods to Mainz’s beloved Fifth Season. #ScienceRallye #VisitMainz #MainzCity #Carnival #VisitGermany

🎉 Alaaf! #KölnerKarneval is here! 🥳 As #Cologne bursts with music, laughter & confetti, the city shows its fun spirit! When the costumes come off, keep exploring with our ScienceRallye – uncover curious facts, local legends & a dash of science! 🔬🏙️ https://sciencerallye.eu/ #ScienceRallye #KölleAlaaf

#FunFactFriday: 🚦 Ever crossed the street in #Mainz and spotted a tiny gnome waving from the traffic light? That’s Det, one of the #Mainzelmännchen, the city’s beloved cartoon mascots! 💚 Created in 1963 for #ZDF, these six cheerful characters once filled the screen between TV ads. #ScienceRallye

#FunFactFriday: 😈 Ever met the Devil in #Madrid? In #RetiroPark, the Fallen Angel perches atop a marble pillar, caught as he’s cast from Heaven. It’s the only public statue dedicated to Lucifer, with anguished expression, demons, and dubious reptiles. 💀 #ScienceRallye #HiddenEurope

Today we celebrate #WorldCitiesDay 🌍: “People‑Centred Smart Cities.” Urban futures aren’t just tech, they’re about inclusion, well-being & community. From #Singapore & #Barcelona to #Nairobi, #Amsterdam & #Medellín, cities use innovation to serve everyone. 🌱 #PeopleCentredSmartCities

#FunFactFriday: Before New York’s skyscrapers, Bologna was already reaching high! In the 12th–13th centuries, nearly 100 towers rose as rival families flaunted power. 🏗️💰 Today, 22 remain, including the leaning Asinelli and Garisenda. #ScienceRallye #Bologna #ItalyTravel

#FunFactFriday: At Sweden’s #Victoriahuset, you can sleep in rooms named after the archipelagos of #LakeVänern - right next to a castle and surrounded by stunning views. Not your average hotel stay! 🌿 #ScienceRallye #Tourism #Travel #Nature #LäcköCastle #Sweden #Stockholm #VictoriaLily #Greenhouse

🌍 Today we celebrate International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies! Every breath counts, let’s keep our cities healthy & skies clear. Explore with #ScienceRallye and enjoy the blue above! ✨ #CleanAirDay #BlueSkies #AirQualityMatters #UNDay #InternationalDay #InternationalDayOfCleanAirForBlueSkies

#FunFactFriday: In 1958, a student complained “Beware Münster - no nightlife!” and out popped the Cavete: #Münster’s first student-run pub, now a legendary two-story gem with jazz, quirky décor and cheese-baked green noodles. Talk about creating your own nightlife. #ScienceRallye #CaveteMünster #Pub

🎉 In 2025, Berlin’s iconic #MuseumIsland turns 200! 🏛️ A #UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to world-class treasures, it’s the cultural heart of the German capital. Perfect excuse to explore #Berlin with a #ScienceRallye! ✨ #VisitBerlin #PergamonMuseum #BodeMuseum #AlteNationalgalerie #NeuesMuseum

✨ #FunFactFriday: Hidden in the heart of #Madrid, cloistered nuns have been quietly baking #cookies for centuries. You’ll never see them, the treats arrive via a secret turntable. Tradition, mystery, and sugar in one sweet ritual.🍪 #ScienceRallye #CityRallye #MonasterioDelCorpusChristi #FoodieTravel

💧🌍 It’s #WorldLakeDay! Perfect timing, because our next #ScienceRallye tour will take you to a city where life revolves around a famous lake - a place to stroll, cycle, and soak up the vibe. 🚲✨The drop is just a few months away… any guesses which city we’re talking about? 👀 #GuessTheCity

#Berlin, we’re back! 🕵️‍♀️ Our newest #ScienceRallye takes you from medical curiosities to quirky laws. #History, mystery, science… all in one stroll. Start your Berlin adventure now! #TourDrop #SmallBusiness #SneakPeek #ProductDrop #ProductLaunch #VisitBerlin #Germany #BerlinTourism

👑 #BuckinghamPalace opens its doors this summer. Discover royal history! And while you’re in town, why not explore London in a whole new way? Our #ScienceRallye takes you off the beaten track to discover the city’s hidden gems. 🔍✨ #London #VisitLondon #TravelLife #PastPeek #ScienceTidbit

#FunFactFriday: Ever heard of a #Kiepenkerl? 🧺 Once the traveling peddler of Münsterland, this figure now stands proudly as a city icon. From monument to beer label, the Kiepenkerl lives on. 🍻 #ScienceRallye #Münster #HiddenHistory #StatueStories #DiscoverMünster #Sightseeing

#FunFactFriday: When Soviet troops captured the #Reichstag 🏦 in 1945, they didn’t just raise a flag, they left their names scratched into the walls. Hidden for decades, the graffiti was uncovered during renovations. A time capsule carved in stone. #ScienceRallye #Berlin #VisitBerlin #Bundestag

🚨 New #TourDrop! #Cologne, we’re rallying through your streets 🏙️. From ancient Roman sewer systems to stunning gothic masterpieces, our newest ScienceRallye is live and ready for curious minds and wandering feet. Ready to explore? #ScienceRallye #SneakPeek #NewProduct #ProductDrop #SmallBusiness

#FunFactFriday: In a quiet #Brussels church ⛪️, a 300-year-old cannonball is still stuck in the wall. It’s not a decoration, but a scar from the 1695 bombardment that nearly leveled the city. Look closely, it is hard to miss. #ScienceRallye #VisitBrussels #Belgium #Sightseeing #StNicholasChurch

#FunFactFriday: Berlin has more museums than rainy days ☔️. So when the weather turns grey, the city turns fascinating. From Stasi secrets to @davidhasselhoff.bsky.social‬ tributes - there’s always a #museum worth walking through 🏦. #ScienceRallye @visitberlin.bsky.social‬

#FunFactFriday: Somewhere beneath the surface of the river #Rhine lies a secret underwater collection - almost half a million tiny keys, each one a symbol of a #love story locked in forever. 🗝️🌊We’re not crying, you’re crying (probably into the Rhine).🥲💕 #ScienceRallye #Cologne

🍫 Happy #WorldChocolateDay! #Brussels isn’t just Belgium’s capital, it’s the chocolate capital too. Why not explore its sweet side (and more) with our ScienceRallyes? Treats + trivia = yes please! #ScienceRallye #Belgium #Tourism #chocolatelove  https://sciencerallye.eu/shop/

#FunFactFriday: Somewhere in Berlin’s #Tiergarten, a love song is growing old in the best way 💘. No plaque, no name - just Ben E. King’s lyrics carved into two quiet trees 🌳. One anonymous fan. One timeless #tribute. #ScienceRallye #loveisintheair

#FunFactFriday: #Bologna’s San Petronio was built to outshine St. Peter’s… until the Pope allegedly put a stop to it 😬It’s still the world’s biggest unfinished church - and papal interference is still whispered about. Unfinished? Maybe. Unforgettable? Definitely! #ScienceRallye

🚨NEW TOUR DROP!🚨 #Brussels, we’re coming for you 🧠🕵️‍♀️! From secret science spots to brainy challenges, our latest #ScienceRallye tour is live & ready to blow your mind. Grab your team & let’s rally! 🇧🇪 #Explore #Fun #Learn #Belgium #TourismBrussels #Sightseeing #NewProduct #ProductLaunch #SneakPeek

#FunFactFriday: In Cologne’s St. Ursula Church, there's a dazzling #chapel decorated with actual human bones - arranged like wallpaper! Legend has it they belong to 11.000 martyrs 😱🦴 Creepy? Cool? You decide... #ScienceRallye #Germany #Cologne #citytour #churches #stursula #creepy #historical

🚀 7th GA #Meeting in Cologne, Germany from 27-29 January 2025! A huge thank you to everyone for sharing their latest results and project updates! 👏 And of course, we wrapped it up with some after-work fun, exploring Cologne with a @sciencerallye.bsky.social! 🏙️ ⛲

Hello World! 🌍 Excited to announce #ScienceRallye on Bluesky! 🚀 We're a mix of a city tour with elements of historical facts, science tidbits, and fun photo tasks. Explore hidden gems of various cities throughout Europe! 🧪🧳🔎 sciencerallye.eu #HelloWorld #ScienceCommunity @concentris.bsky.social