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Quebradillas, Puerto Rico
Guajataca Lake
An unnatural lake in a naturally beautiful setting.
Damme, Belgium
Damme Canal
Also known as Napoleon's Canal, this waterway was created on the orders of the general, and construction was interrupted by Waterloo.
Ballykeelaun, Ireland
Ardnacrusha Power Station
At the time of its construction, this hydroelectric power plant was the largest in the world.
Kamakura, Japan
Zeniarai Benten Shrine
It is said that coins washed in the waters here will miraculously multiply.
Hogenakkal, India
Hogenakkal Falls
The Kaveri River cuts through the rocky terrain then drops off to form these misty falls.
Manipur, India
Loktak Lake
The largest freshwater lake in northeast India is also the only floating national park in the world.
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How to Win a Hair-Freezing Contest in Northern Canada
"Finally, I could have zero-gravity hair!"
Tolantongo, Mexico
Las Grutas de Tolantongo
The development of this cliffside waterpark is representative of Mexico's history of co-op tourism developments.
Meadow, Utah
Meadow Hot Springs
This set of three large, volcanic hot springs is a favorite haunt for intrepid divers.
Ein Gedi, Israel
David Waterfall
The tallest waterfall in the Judean Desert is named for its connection to a biblical figure.
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The Intrepid Mother and Son Who Unraveled a Geographic Hoax
Atlas Obscura had a page for something called Moose Boulder, until fan Roger Dickey called us on it.
Tokyo, Japan
Old Iwabuchi Watergate
This iconic sluice gate is a favorite haunt for joggers, fishing enthusiasts, and even ghost hunters.
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The 'Icing' on These Lakeside Homes Is Actual Ice
Wind and waves sprayed freezing water from Lake Erie onto the houses of Hoover Beach.
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Lake Michigan's 'Ice Volcanoes' Are Extremely Cool, Definitely Not Volcanoes
“It sounds like if you got a big Slurpee, and then dumped it on the ground.”
Stuart, Florida
Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge
In a time before lifeguards, this house was a sanctuary for the shipwrecked.
Rožanstvo, Serbia
Stopića Cave
Through the colossal entrance to this cave you'll find limestone tubs and an underground waterfall.
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Freiburg Bächle
These paved rills bring freshwater into Altstadt and could spell wedding bells for whoever stumbles into the waters.
Ouzoud, Morocco
Ouzoud Falls
One of the tallest waterfalls in Africa is also home to a population of monkeys who enjoy the waters and the occasional guest.
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