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Franklin, Pennsylvania
St. John's Episcopal Church
41.3958, -79.8289
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Frank & Nancy’s Marine Corps Museum
44.4595, -88.2140
Luarca, Spain
Giant Squid Museum
43.5410, -6.5389
Mumbai, India
The Old Limestone Arch
18.9688, 72.8039
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California’s Saltiest Lake Is Chock-Full of Bizarre Roundworms
Life finds a way.
La Palma, Spain
The Tidal Waterspout of Los Cancajos
Marvel at this massive waterspout fueled by the incoming tide.
lakes
The 'Dead Sea of Senegal' Is a Shocking Shade of Pink
Colored by algae and beloved by bathers, Lake Retba is a prime source of salt—and backbreaking labor.
Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico
Acequia Madre
The remains of a centuries-old water system that inspired local legends of secret tunnels.
Harmby, England
Harmby Waterfall
A small waterfall tucked away in the forest of Harmby Gill.
Libya
Waw an Namus
Surrounded by a smudge of dark earth, this isolated volcano sits in stark contrast to the surrounding Sahara.
Chilliwack, British Columbia
Bridal Veil Falls
Cascading outward, this waterfall creates the appearance of a flowing veil.
Temozón, Mexico
Cenote Hubiku
This popular cave pool is truly magical, despite the crowds.
Tozeur, Tunisia
Chott el Djerid
The largest salt lake in the Sahara is mysteriously alluring.
Gastro Obscura
Bath Spa Water
Make like Jane Austen and sip from the fountain in this famed Pump Room.
Carpello, Italy
Lake Posta Fibreno
This serene, turquoise lake in an extraordinary nature reserve showcases a rare natural phenomenon.
Cody, Wyoming
Buffalo Bill Dam
At the time of its completion, it was the tallest dam in the world.
Milford, New Jersey
The Famous River Hot Dog Man
The only thing better than tubing down New Jersey's scenic Delaware River is doing so while eating a hot dog from a giant floating stand.
culture
Finns Have Special Piers for Washing Their Carpets in Baltic Seawater
“It's the pleasure of being on the coast, and enjoying summer days and the fresh aroma of carpets.”
Edinburgh, Scotland
St. Bernard's Well
A beautiful Greco-Roman structure houses a well once believed to have healing powers.
São Roque de Minas, Brazil
Giant Anteaters of Serra da Canastra
This breathtaking national park is one of the best places to see the weird and wonderful giant anteater in the wild.
Castel di Tora, Italy
Ruins of Antuni
A semi-abandoned village destroyed by U.S. bombings during World War II dominates the valley of Turano.
Mérida, Mexico
Cenote Xlacah
One of the few places where you can visit a cenote and Maya ruins at the same time.
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