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Legends

Folly Ruins

Port Antonio, Jamaica

Folly Ruins

The legend associated with these ruins understates the splendor of the mansion that once stood here.

Newborough, Wales

Ynys Llanddwyn

Legends say that this small island was the final resting place of the Welsh saint of lovers.

“Liberty bellanca monoplane in the air (over N.Y.C.) on first leg of its flight to Denmark. From Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. with Otto Hillig of Liberty, N.Y., flying photographer and Capt. Hoérüs, the pilot”

Buried Somewhere in the Catskills is a Stash of Nazi Loot

An amateur pilot halted Nazi saboteurs during WWII, but did he then steal their war chest of cash?

Luke Spencer April 1, 2016

Adam's Bridge

Mannar, Sri Lanka

Adam's Bridge

According to Hindu belief, this shallow island chain was created by a god with an army of monkeys.

The pictograph thought to represent legendary Chiefs Gadao & Malaguaña

Gadao's Cave

Located on Guam's south shore, this small cave is named for an ancient and powerful Chamorro Chief.

Maps of the Moon Mountains Once Thought to be the Source of the Nile

For centuries, mapmakers thought that the source of the Nile came from these mysterious mountains.

Eric Grundhauser February 29, 2016

Torghatten

Brønnøy, Norway

Torghatten

A naturally occurring tunnel in this Nordic mountain makes it look like it's been shot.

Alley of the Kiss

Guanajuato, Mexico

Alley of the Kiss

A Mexican Romeo-and-Juliet-esque legend has given this super-narrow alleyway a reputation for romance.

Silent Rock

Rhododendron, Oregon

Silent Rock

According to legend, you must remain completely silent while passing this man-made mound or suffer the consequences.

Tarr Steps

Dulverton, England

Tarr Steps

This ancient bridge made of stone slabs is said to be reserved for the devil to sunbathe.

Shiprock

Shiprock, New Mexico

Shiprock

Legends surround this jagged rock formation in the New Mexico desert.

A large daruma rests easy having fulfilled its purpose

Takasaki, Japan

Shorinzan Darumaji Temple

Each year this Japanese temple overflows with scowling, bearded good luck talismans.

Coventry, England

Lady Godiva and Peeping Tom Clock

Every hour on the hour a naked heroine and her leering foil appear from this giant cuckoo clock.

Permanently Closed

Jimi Hendrix Shrine from the front

Vancouver, British Columbia

Jimi Hendrix Shrine

This little Vancouver shack is a temple to all things Hendrix.

Villa Winter

Villa Winter

Rumors and legends of secret Nazi activities surround this eerily remote island mansion.

In Defense of the Cassowary, the Maligned Killer of the Bird World

Eric Grundhauser November 20, 2015

Hunedoara, Romania

Corvin Castle

This fairy-tale castle would make Dracula (who is said to have been imprisoned there) jealous.

The Grave of Tom Thumb

Tattershall, England

Grave of Tom Thumb

An engraved stone in a village church claims to be the grave of a minuscule folk legend.