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The Fire Captain's Stone in Helsinki, Finland
In the courtyard of central Helsinki's oldest surviving wooden house, a rough-hewn cube of reddish granite sits low in the gravel, flat-topp
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Prehistoric Crocodile Footprint in Kildonan, Scotland
The Chirotherium, a 12-foot-long crocodile-like reptile, left trails of footprints in four different locations on the Isle of Arran, Scotlan
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‘Night of the Living Dead’ Grave Markers in Evans City, Pennsylvania
The filming location and featured grave markers from George A. Romero's 1968 horror masterpiece, “Night of the Living Dead.” Includes Nichol
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The Birdhouse Tree of Riga in Rīga, Latvia
In Riga’s elegant Esplanāde, one bare tree stands out from the surrounding greenery. Its trunk and branches are crowded with scores of small
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John Ford Statue in Portland, Maine
If you asked John Ford what he did with his life, he'd tell you he made westerns. If you asked anyone else, they'd tell you he transformed t
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Must-Try Spots For Noodle Lovers
Humans have been slurping and savoring noodles for centuries, with the first recorded noodle dish recorded during China’s Eastern Han period
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Waldkunstpfad in Darmstadt, Germany
Hidden in the forest on the southern edge of Darmstadt, the Waldkunstpfad turns an ordinary woodland walk into something considerably more s
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An Autumn in Sun Valley Is Unlike Any Other
Sun Valley is renowned for its winter ski slopes, drawing in thrill-seekers with its 3,400 vertical feet and over 2,500 acres of diverse, sn
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Adam’s Gulch in Ketchum, Idaho
Mountain bikers and hikers pour into Adam’s Gulch for its 33 miles of interconnected trails, but the gulch has a quieter claim to attention:
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Silver Creek Preserve in Bellevue, Idaho
In the high desert near Picabo, Idaho, a cold, wildlife-filled stream winds through wetlands and grasslands, fed not primarily by mountain r
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Timothy Dexter’s William Pitt Statue in Newburyport, Massachusetts
Newburyport is one of the most well-known and vibrant coastal communities in Massachusetts. Located near the mouth of the Merrimack River an
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Acueducto de La Partida in Madrid, Spain
Madrid may have its famous fountains and grand boulevards, but hidden in the Casa de Campo is a rather more unexpected piece of engineering:
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Bunker Tombé in Sainte-Marguerite-sur-Mer, France
The Bunker in Sainte Marguerite sur Mer is a massive WWII German blockhaus that originally sat atop the coastal cliffs before decades of ero
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Duong Long Cham Towers in Binh An, Vietnam
Rising from the rural landscape of Binh Dinh, the Duong Long Cham Towers are a breathtaking architectural anomaly. Constructed during the la
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Unusual Picnic Places Around the World
There’s nothing quite like a picnic surrounded by friends and family, soaking in the sun, sharing snacks, and enjoying the sounds of nature.
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Cape Bear Lighthouse and Marconi Station in Murray Harbour, Prince Edward Island
Cape Bear Lighthouse has been in operation since 1881, and it's light can be seen up to 22km/14 mi away. For a small fee, take a tour of the
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Liberation Mural in Indio, California
The artwork created by Mexican artist Hervey Garcia, draws from Eadweard Muybridge's 1878 motion photography The Horse in Motion. As vehicle
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Fir Street Cemetery in Cleveland, Ohio
In the mid-nineteenth century, farmland west of Cleveland was purchased by real estate speculators and subdivided for development. The Fir S
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The Ring in Montreal, Quebec
Located at the intersection of McGill College Ave and Rue Cathcart, this piece of industrial artwork by Claude Cormier looks like a giant hu
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Ancient Underwater Wall of Nhon Hai in Quy Nhơn Đông, Vietnam
At the coast of Nhon Hai in Quy Nhon, a mysterious wall lies partly submerged beneath the sea. The structure extends from the rocky coast of
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12 Sculptures Made From Recycled Materials
For time immemorial, human beings have generated trash ... lots and lots of trash. And from the aqueducts and municipal dumps of ancient tim
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Nelson House in Yorktown, Virginia
The Nelson House looks remarkably composed for a building that survived the Siege of Yorktown. Standing along Yorktown's Main Street, the Ge
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Watermen’s Museum in Yorktown, Virginia
Unlike museums that focus on naval battles or famous ships, the Watermen’s Museum celebrates the ordinary people who built a culture around
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Fossil Beach at York River State Park in Williamsburg, Virginia
The trail to Fossil Beach winds through a forest, a marsh, and ends at what appears to be an unassuming stretch of sand along the York River
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