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Handy Guides to the World’s Most Curious Places

Ponds at Barbican Estate.
Church of the Holy Heart of Jesus
A brutalist fountain at Freeway Park.
Main facade.
Velasca Tower

18 Impressive Examples of Brutalist Architecture

These massive, minimalist buildings from the midcentury still stand today.

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Including The Barbican Estate, Brutalist Church of Podgorica, Freeway Park , and La Tulipe

Remnants of the streetcar station.
Hoff has over 500 unique harmonica cases in his collection.
Howard Theatre.
‘Encore’
The Watermelon House in DC

Treat Yourself to a Scavenger Hunt Through DC’s Most Delightful Destinations

13 places, 5 hints, and 70 secret doors.

Sponsored By washington.org
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Including The Dupont Underground, Jokes Phone, Hoff's Harmonica Case Collection, and Howard Theatre

National Public Radio’s Honey Bee Hives
The cafeteria.
North American collection
Lotus blossoms.
The footbridge to the island.

America’s Green City: 9 Sustainable Spots You Should Visit in Washington, DC

Aquatic gardens, curious critters, and bike paths abound.

Sponsored By washington.org
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Including National Public Radio's Honey Bee Hives , Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe, National Bonsai Museum, and Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Fairy Rock behind Saltom Pit
Dunino Den
Kymlingestenen
The Rhymer Stone

15 Places to Find Fairies

Hiding among glens, gardens, and tiny magical doors, you just might find a mysterious little creature.

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Including Fairy Rock, Dunino Den, Bichacue Yath Arte & Naturaleza, and Kymlingestenen

The sound mirrors.
Sagano Bamboo Forest
Also known as the Lover’s Bench.
(Audium press photo)
Konversation by Erwin Stache.

13 Places You Have to Hear

Listen up and explore these acoustic anomalies, “musical houses,” and government-recognized soundscapes.

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Including Greatstone Sound Mirrors, Sagano Bamboo Forest, Bench of Whispers, and Audium Theatre of Sound-Sculptured Space

New Year’s Eve 2011
The Loony Dook.
The Burning of the Clavie
Icehotel
Cowane’s Hospital
Times Square Ball from Above

13 Unusual Places to Ring in the New Year

Cold plunge, burn, or dance your way into a new year.

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Including Key West High Heel Shoe Drop, The Loony Dook, The Burning of the Clavie, and Icehotel

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