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Belarus
AugustĂ³w Canal
An engineering marvel at the time of its construction, this cross-border waterway sought to connect the Black Sea to the Baltic.
Zambia
Source of the Zambezi
Africa's fourth longest river originates from a burbling spring in a secluded stretch of woods.
Toronto, Ontario
Berczy Park Dog Fountain
This whimsical fountain pays tribute to Toronto's four-legged friends.
Silver Spring, Maryland
'Coastline' Wave Pool
Live data is transmitted from the Atlantic coast to instantly recreate the ocean waves in this fountain at the NOAA headquarters.
Pearl River, Louisiana
Honey Island Swamp
Legend says a primate-like cryptid prowls this otherworldy sliver of the Louisiana bayou.
Neskowin, Oregon
Neskowin Ghost Forest
The eerie remnants of an ancient forest were hidden under the sand for centuries.
Leland, Michigan
Wreck of the Francisco Morazan
The rusted remains of an ill-fated freighter lie just off the coast of South Manitou Island in Lake Michigan.
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The Habitat Restoration Project to Save a Tiny Italian Cave Worm
Anything worth doing is worth doing right.
Be'er Sheva, Israel
Ein Avdat
A magical oasis in the middle of the Negev Desert.
Woodlands, Montserrat
Runaway Ghaut
Legend says those who drink from this trickle of water are destined to return to Montserrat.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam Ordnance Datum
This large copper bolt represents the benchmark for measuring sea levels in most of Europe.
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Your Water Heater Is an Extreme Environment
Microbes that thrive under the harshest conditions are making themselves right at home—in our homes.
Ramla, Israel
Pool of Arches
You can row a boat through this ancient underground reservoir.
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A Century Ago, 3 People Met Their Deaths Gawking at the Frozen Niagara Falls
Stay off the ice bridge.
Logan, Ohio
The Caves of Hocking Hills State Park
Rare recess caves fill this unbelievably beautiful Ohio park.
SĂ£o Miguel, Portugal
Violet Volcanic Tea
When Azorean green tea meets volcanic hot springs water, a luminous brew is born.
Eydhafushi, Maldives
Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve
The world's seventh-largest coral reef contains an incredible amount of biodiversity.
Glasgow, Scotland
Rouken Glen Park Waterfalls
These semi-natural waterfalls hint at the park's Victorian-era industrial past.
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