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Uranophane from the German site of Menzenschwand in Baden-Wùˆrttemberg.
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A DIY Guide to Collecting Radioactive Rocks Gets Glowing Reviews

The free how-to dispels myths and minimizes the hazards of hunting and hoarding these special specimens.
Sarah Scoles May 20, 2021
The ruins of the ancient fortress of Rocchettine
Rocchette, Italy

Rocchettine

This long-abandoned village sits across a narrow gorge from a still-inhabited settlement that was once its twin.
Los Angeles, California

Lincoln Heights Jail

Once the central jail for Los Angeles, this building housed inmates like Al Capone, those arrested from the Zoot Suit and Watts Riots, and individuals imprisoned for their sexuality.
No. 1 Bunkhouse
Palmer, Alaska

Independence Mine

This abandoned mine offers a glimpse at what life was like for those who came to Alaska seeking Gold Rush riches.
Kaédi, Mauritania

Abandoned Resort

The beehive-like buildings of this abandoned resort reside near the border of Mauritania and Senegal.
San JosĂ© del TorreĂ³n, Mexico

El CĂ³poro

Built 1,500 years ago, this abandoned Mesoamerican city is surrounded by a natural wall made of outstanding rock formations.
Abandoned Skate Park on the Bruce Trail
Hamilton, Ontario

Abandoned Skate Park on the Bruce Trail

An abandoned skate park located in the middle of the wilderness.
From above.
Portland, Maine

Fort Gorges

Accessible only by boat, this centuries-old island fort never saw troops or combat.
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Podcast: President Heads

What to do when you have 20-foot-tall busts of nearly every U.S. president and nowhere to put them?
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Podcast: Pyramiden

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team April 6, 2021
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Podcast: Gold Medal Flour

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team March 31, 2021
The road approaching the bridge - Photo by Sugarbomb
Live Oak, Florida

Suwanee Springs Bridge (The Bridge to Nowhere)

This abandoned bridge is now a favorite haunt for graffiti artists.
View of Zaragoza Carmen´s Gate
Madrid, Spain

Feria del Campo (Campo Fair)

These abandoned country fairgrounds are filled with replicas of Spanish monuments.
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Podcast: Widow Jane Mine

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team March 16, 2021
Several years ago, photos like this made the Valley of the Mills internet-famous.
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Is This the End of Italy's Iconic Valley of the Mills?

The charm of centuries-old ruins and a unique ecosystem face the perverse incentives of the modern tourist economy.
Vittoria Traverso March 10, 2021
Rusovce Mansion
Bratislava, Slovakia

Rusovce Mansion

A once-fairy tale mansion now stands in a state of disrepair.
Retirement for this 707 means being parked beside a forest.
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The Last Plane at Tegel Airport Has Survived Hijackers and Cold War

Parked far from the runway, the dilapidated 707 is an artifact of Berlin's divided past.
Susannah Edelbaum February 17, 2021
The station.
Toyoura, Japan

Koboro Station

Inaccessible by foot, Japan's most secluded train station sits in the middle of nowhere.