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Tower of Hercules in Corunna, Spain
The ancient Tower of Hercules is easily the most well preserved lighthouse remaining from the classical Roman age, and it is also the only one still in use, and if the myths are to be believed, it also...
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High Point Monument in Sussex, New Jersey
The highest point above sea level in the state of New Jersey is marked by the unmistakably named spire known simply as the High Point Monument. A little known fact (at least outside of the community...
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Praying Hands in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Installed at the entrance to one of the country's most controversial universities, the sculptural work known as "Praying Hands" lets any visitors know exactly what the college is all about. The hands...
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Chapel In the Hills in Rapid City, South Dakota
The ornate wooden church known simply as the Chapel In The Hills was built to house a Lutheran radio show, and based both in architecture and construction on an ancient Norwegian holy house. Finished...
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Colonel Sanders' Grave in Louisville, Kentucky
Despite not even starting his career as a chicken man until well into his late life, Colonel Harland Sanders became one of the most recognizable mascots in the entire world and his grave honors the man...
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World's Largest Compass Rose in Lancaster , California
Located near what may be the world's longest landing strip, the colossal compass rose painted onto the dry(ish) lakebed at Edwards Air Force Base, was created as an analog directional device at the...
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Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden in Stanford, California
Created by a group of visiting artists, the works in the somewhat hidden Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden at Stanford University offer a uniquely tribal feel to the otherwise traditional Californian...
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Aeroplane Bar Letka Tu-104 in Olomouc, Czech Republic
Standing on a lot in an otherwise uneventful part of Olomouc in the Czech Republic is a rusting aircraft that houses Aeroplane Bar Letka Tu-104, a tiny bar that has been serving cheap drinks and...
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6 Times in Edinburgh, Scotland
Permanently rooted in and around the Water of Leith, the sculptural works that comprise 6 Times are modeled after the artist himself and guide visitors along a serene path to the ocean.Artist Anthony...
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The Sand-Covered Church in Skagen, Denmark
Rising out of the sands in Skagen, Denmark, the remaining tower of a once prosperous chapel now know simply as the Sand-Covered Church (or Buried Church, or Old Skagen Church) is a testament to the...
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Myrtle Beach Colored School Museum in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Proudly refusing to change the possibly controversial name, the Myrtle Beach Colored School Museum is a school building that was constructed as a product of early 1900's segregation and now serves as a...
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Castle Post in Versailles, Kentucky
Looking more like an abandoned Medieval Times restaurant than an actual castle, the lengthy edifice of what is now known as Castle Post was long thought to become just that, but when a fire struck the...
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The Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana
Touted as "One of America's Most Haunted Homes," The Myrtles Plantation has a reputation for strange happenings but the most frighteningly tragic story may be the actual poisoning of two children that...
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Rio Celeste in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
Nestled in the Costa Rican wilderness, the Rio Celeste is a stunning tropical gem whose iconic blue hue has turned it into a popular nature spot. Located amidst the forests of the Tenorio Volcano...
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The Spirit of Enterprise in Haverhill, United Kingdom
Flying in the face of traditional British roundabout design the circular traffic feature in the United Kingdom town of Haverhill is home to The Spirit of Enterprise, a towering metal sculpture that is...
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Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
With a name like the Grand Prismatic Spring, a natural wonder has a lot to live up to and this huge hot spring in Yellowstone Park is more than up to the task with its vivid rainbow ring of...
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The Truffle in Costa De Morte, Spain
Installed right on the Spanish shore, the sustainable housing unit/art project known as The Truffle was created by purpose making a huge cement boulder with dirt, hay and a baby calf, and then simply...
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Búri in Reykjavik, Iceland
There are a number of unique caving experiences across Iceland but most pale in comparison to Búri, an immense, tubular cave created by irregularly cooled magma. Discovered fairly recently in 2005, the...
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Sören and Sigurborgar's Rare Stone Collection in Eskifjörður, Iceland
Located on one floor of their personal home in Eskifjörður, Iceland, Sören and Sigurborgar's Rare Stone Collection has been growing for over 40 years, and each of the rocks has its own story. Featuring...
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Drangey Island in Skagafjörður, Iceland
What happens to volcanoes when their fiery lives come to an end? In the case of Drangey island, it becomes a weird and wonderful island full of exotic birds, irresistible outlaw stories, and legends of...
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