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Smygehuk Fyr in Smygehuk, Sweden
This pot-riveted iron lighthouse served as a light beacon for the Swedish coast from 1883 until 1973, to be later restored and re-lit in April 2001. It's tower is open to visitors and has a beautiful...
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Commercial Signage on the Façade of Gruta 77 in Madrid, Spain
For nearly three decades, Gruta 77 has been a haven for Madrid’s rock and roll faithful. Right in the heart of Carabanchel, this legendary concert venue and rehearsal space has given punk rockers, and...
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Lubee Bat Conservancy in Gainesville, Florida
Tucked into the “Are you sure we’re not lost?” countryside north of Gainesville sits Lubee Bat Conservancy, a small but world-renowned organization dedicated to saving bats and their habitats. If you...
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Deadtime Stories Books & Gifts in Lansing, Michigan
Deadtime Stories Books & Gifts is a weird little shop in Lansing’s REO Town that is probably best described as equal parts bookstore and spider shop. The store is packed with books both new and...
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Where to See the World’s Most Famous Preserved Body Parts
Sure, you’ve seen a dead body before, but have you ever seen a thumb preserved in salt? How about a saint’s heart shrouded in gold? Beyond the normal displays of skeletons in medical museums and holy...
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Abandoned Agricultural Mill in Śmiałowice, Poland
Tucked away in the Polish countryside stands an impressive early 20th-century agricultural mill complex that looks more like a grand estate than a heavy industrial facility. Dominated by a striking...
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Iron Fountain Gyumri in Gyumri, Armenia
If you go there in late February, the gray sky matches the mood perfectly. You walk down the cracked concrete of what used to be a grand Soviet boulevard, passing decaying apartment blocks. Just...
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Milton College in Milton, Wisconsin
When Milton College finally closed its doors in 1982, it was the oldest institution of higher education in Wisconsin, beating the University of Wisconsin by four years. The college was originally...
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Grave of John Gray in Hiramsburg, Ohio
John Gray was born the oldest of eight children on January 6, 1764 on property belonging to George Washington near his Mt. Vernon estate. Clearly a loyal follower of Washington, his father enlisted on...
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Rhossili Down Radar Station in Hillend, Wales
Situated atop the north western end of Rhossili Downs, the Rhossili Down radar station was built in 1942, as part of 'Chain Home Low', a network of World War II radar stations covering the Bristol...
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‘Cross-legged’ in Pristina, Kosovo
During the 1990 protests, thousands of Kosovo Albanians gathered peacefully in Pristina to oppose the Serbian regime. Among them was Faik Rexhepi, a chemical engineer from nearby Presheva, who joined...
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Ta Kon Citadel in Vinh Son, Vietnam
Hidden deep within the remote mountains of Vinh Son, Ta Kon Citadel looks at first glance like the forgotten ruins of a colossal ancient fortress swallowed by the primeval jungle. The geological...
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St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church in Brooklyn, New York
Initially conceived by and built to serve the Irish community of Sunset Park, Brooklyn, this striking Catholic Church was completed in 1905. When completed, and for decades thereafter, it stood as the...
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Art of Play in Brooklyn, New York
A tiny mechanical bird named Molly has become an unlikely celebrity in Brooklyn. She sings, she dances, and she recently found herself at the center of a very public feud. Molly lives at Art of Play,...
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Thorla-McKee Well in Caldwell, Ohio
Find someone who loves you the way America loves petroleum. As of 2023, the United States is both the largest producer and consumer of oil, each day extracting some 23 billion barrels and guzzling 20...
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‘Birds of the World in the Skies Over Alcorcón’ in Alcorcón, Spain
Look up in Alcorcón and you might spot a flock of birds frozen forever in flight. They won’t migrate, sing, or flap their wings, but these colorful creatures have an important story to tell. Birds of...
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Steaming Tender Restaurant in Palmer, Massachusetts
Palmer, Massachusetts is a relatively small city around 15 miles from the City of Springfield. It’s the smallest city in the state and it’s one of the handfuls of cities that calls itself a town...
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Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel in Shimonoseki, Japan
Almost nobody realizes Japan's main islands can be crossed on foot, at the midpoint of 780 meters of tiled corridor a painted line marks the boundary between Yamaguchi and Fukuoka prefectures. The...
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World’s Largest M in Platteville, Wisconsin
Four miles northeast of Platteville, a gigantic white “M” dominates the landscape. At 241 feet high and 214 feet wide, it is the world’s largest “M”. Set at a 45-degree angle and facing south, the...
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Alton Military Prison Site in Alton, Illinois
Alton, Illinois's State Penitentiary officially opened in 1833, making it the first state prison in Illinois. It was used to incarcerate convicted criminals from across the state and later served as a...
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