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Ascension Island
Ascension Island
Remote, volcanic island that Darwin, Hooker, and the Royal Navy shaped into a thriving, artificial ecosystem.
Pushkin, Russia
The Amber Room
An 18th century wonder of the world, lost in WWII, re-created at the Catherine Palace.
Totnes, England
The Brutus Stone
One could not be blamed for literally walking all over this supposed landmark.
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
Los Vahos
Natural saunas fed by volcanic heat.
Lower Darnley, Prince Edward Island
Red Sands of Prince Edward Island
Rusty red sands line the shores of this Canadian Province.
Kargakonmaz KöyĂ¼, Turkey
Durupınar Site
Natural rock formation, or biblical artifact that saved Earth's wildlife two by two?
Palm Coast, Florida
The Rocks - Washington Oaks State Park
A secret, rocky playground hidden amongst the plain white beaches of the Florida coast.
Jiuquan, China
Crescent Lake
A lush desert oasis in the shape of a narrow crescent.
Volgograd, Russia
Mysterious Volgograd Balls
Volcanic irregularity? Odd erosion? Alien eggs? Local legends compete to explain these strange orbs.
Vigevano, Italy
Cathedral of St. Ambrose
The Cathedral of St. Ambrose has been hiding a special parishioner within its walls.
Kane, Utah
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
This rugged area of red rocks and arches is often considered one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
Cuenca, Spain
Ciudad Encantada
Geological storytelling.
Spencer, West Virginia
Curious Rock
A table rock formation that has been intriguing West Virginians for years.
Livermore, Colorado
Roberts Ranch
16,500-acre ranch filled with American heritage, geological wonders, and a giant pile of tires is the crown jewel of an intriguing tug-of-war.
Clark County, Nevada
Valley of Fire
The drama of nature in full effect in this Nevada State Park.
Baffin Region, Nunavut
Nettilling Lake
This landlocked lake is the world's largest on an island.
Ansons Bay, Australia
Bay of Fires
Aqua white sand highlighted with fiery red rocks.
Casper, Wyoming
Independence Rock
A popular rock that acted as a waymarker for American pioneers.
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