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Tasman Island, Australia
Cape Pillar Sea Cliffs
The tallest sea cliffs on the Southern Hemisphere are a climber's worst nightmare.
Baikonur, Kazakhstan
Cosmonaut Grove
Avenue of trees planted by cosmonauts before their space departures.
Beppu, Japan
Chinoike Jigoku
Steaming blood-red hot spring from hell.
Agua Dulce, California
Vasquez Rocks
Named after a bandit and the star of several Hollywood prehistoric landscapes, these sandstone formations are a historical part of the Los Angeles natural landscape.
El Chaltén, Argentina
Cerro Fitz Roy
The inspiration for the Patagonia Clothing logo, Cerro Fitz Roy turns pink at sunrise.
Mitchell, Oregon
Painted Hills
Oregon's unexpected high desert, displaying layers of time in a colorful show.
San Antonio, Texas
Kiddie Park
Established in 1925, Kiddie Park claims to be the oldest amusement park in the U.S. - a cozy little time warp nestled in a shady corner of the modern world.
Ayr, Scotland
Dunaskin Ironworks
Wonderfully preserved Victorian factory, complete with a preserved steam powered engine house.
Klevan, Ukraine
Tunnel of Love
This beautiful natural train tunnel is said to grant the wishes of visiting lovebirds.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
The Relic of St. Silvan
A full figure 4th century incorruptible saint lies in a glass coffin in Croatia.
Tasiilaq, Greenland
Kulusuk
Small Island off the coast of Greenland.
Greenland
The Flowers of Kaffeklubben Island
The world's northernmost flowers cling tenuously to life on desolate Kaffeklubben Island.
Gryfino, Poland
Crooked Forest
Countless stories attempt to explain Poland's mysterious J-shaped trees.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
St. Anthony's Chapel
This church in Pittsburgh is home to the largest collection of religious relics in North America.
Brownsville, Texas
Resaca De La Palma State Park
The water in this preserved area spawns vegetation that gives it a deep green color.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai Miracle Garden
Billed as the "largest natural flower garden in the world" this Middle Eastern show field has little competition at 45 million flowers.
Shaoguan, China
Mount Danxia
Unique geological formations in China, featuring some suggestive shapes.
Savannah, Georgia
Grave of Corinne Elliot Lawton
This haunting tombstone comes complete with a heartbreaking story of love and loss.
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