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People experiencing Secondwind 2005.
Cádiz, Spain

'Secondwind 2005'

An otherworldly art experience.
Hastings net shops They were first used to house nets for catching m2
Hastings, England

Hasting's Net Shops

During the heyday of fishing in Hastings, there were more than 100 of these storage facilities.
Meryem Ana Rum Ortodoks Kilesesi
Istanbul, Turkey

Meryem Ana Rum Ortodoks Kilesesi

It's believed that this small church was connected to the Hagia Sophia via a secret tunnel.
St Antholins Spire
London, England

St Antholin's Spire

This stone spire holds a unique place in the region's history.
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Podcast: Edna Lawrence Nature Lab with Brian Chesky

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team March 21, 2022
Reloj Chino
List

19 Amazing Clock Towers

Horological wonders that stand the test of time.
Jonathan Carey March 18, 2022
Antonov An-24
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Antonov An-24

This massive piece of aviation history calls this residential neighborhood home.
Mahadji Shinde Chhatri
Pune, India

Mahadji Shinde Chhatri

A magnificent work of architecture designed to honor a former military leader.
Little Isabella 1.
Douglas, Isle of Man

Groudle Glen Water Wheel

This Victorian water wheel is affectionately nicknamed "Little Isabella."
Asyrmatos
Athens, Greece

Asyrmatos Building

A unique housing complex born from the aftermath of the Greek Civil War.
Stone Gargoyle Chair
Durham, England

Stone Gargoyle Chair

An unusual stone chair can be found on the banks of the River Wear, not far from Durham Cathedral.
Sorting chopsticks.
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This Startup Is Transforming Used Chopsticks Into Beautiful Furniture

Humans throw out more than 80 billion pairs a year.
Diana Hubbell February 25, 2022
GE Chandelier
Cleveland, Ohio

GE Chandelier

A dazzling display of lights and crystals.
A.M. Kennedy and Sons Covered Bridge
Bloomfield, Indiana

A.M. Kennedy and Sons Covered Bridge

One of the last remaining covered bridges in the region.
The Blue Cottage
Centreville, Nova Scotia

The Blue Cottage

Built more as a work of art than living quarters, this cottage has withstood the test of time.
London, England

The Ancient House

One of London's oldest houses contains a mixture of both old and modern features.
Carroll Creek Covered Bridge
Frederick, Maryland

Carroll Creek Covered Bridge

This hidden treasure provides a charming access point along the south side of Baker Park.
De Harak Clock during the day
New York, New York

Rudolph de Harak Digital Clock

The façade of this building looks like a bingo board, but it's really a giant clock by a famed graphic designer.