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Leadenhall Wunderkammer
51.5128, -0.0835
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Tugendamt und Pizzarand (Virtue Office and Pizza Crust)
52.4163, 13.1969
Lam Sin, Thailand
Red Barrels Historical Memorial
7.5582, 99.9329
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Amelia Island Pirate Voyages
30.6712, -81.4649
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Bethesda, Maryland
Porky The Litter Eater
This propitious plastic porcine has been petitioning park visitors to pick up after themselves for more than 50 years.
San Diego, California
Memorial to the White Deer of Mission Hills
A secluded hilltop monument marks the final resting place of Lucy, Presidio Park's beloved white deer.
Manchester, England
St. Michael's Flags and Angel Meadow Park
Contrary to its heavenly name, this tranquil oasis has a dark and tragic history buried with it (quite literally).
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Excavating the Hawaiian History of Kaua‘i’s ‘Russian’ Fort
A rich local history has long been overshadowed by a few months under a Russian flag.
Mishawaka, Indiana
Shiojiri Garden
One of the few authentic Japanese gardens in the state of Indiana and perhaps the most peaceful place in the city of Mishawaka.
Melbourne, Australia
Speakers’ Corner
From the late 19th century until the 1960s, these stone-lined "stumps" were a popular place for people to air their views on local and international issues.
Haarlem, Netherlands
Frederikspark
The heart of Dutch football history.
Toronto, Ontario
Lucy Maud Montgomery Park
Named after one of Canada's greatest writers who lived out her days in this quaint neighborhood.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
Michael Ende Kurkpark (Michael Ende Park)
A park dedicated to the titular writer filled with references to his work.
Midland, Michigan
The Tridge
This unusual three-way wooden foot bridge spans two rivers at once.
Vaiaku, Tuvalu
Funafuti Airport Airstrip
With only one flight in and out a week, the unfenced runway at this small island's airport transforms into a seaside park for locals and visitors.
Brooklyn, New York
Endale Arch
This striking arch, one of the first architectural elements constructed in Prospect Park, was recently restored to its original glory.
Hamburg, Germany
'Luchs'
A charming and enigmatic sculpture of a lynx haunts the park of Kellinghusen.
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Remembering When Americans Picnicked in Cemeteries
For a time, eating and relaxing among the dead was a national pastime.
Casa Grande, Arizona
Casa Grande Neon Sign Park
This collection of vintage signs reflects the long and colorful history of this Arizona town.
Detroit, Michigan
Merrill Fountain
This elaborately-carved white marble fountain was built to stand outside the Detroit Opera House.
Hamden, Connecticut
Sleeping Giant Observation Tower
Amazing views of Long Island Sound can be seen from this mountaintop tower.
Portland, Oregon
Willamette Stone Heritage Park
Hidden in Portland’s West Hills, a 170-year-old marker literally stakes out the Pacific Northwest.
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