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Muncie, Indiana

Benny

Campus sculpture has earned a reputation for responding to the hopes and dreams of those passing by.
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Lisbon, Portugal

Cemitério dos Prazeres (Prazeres Cemetery)

This historic cemetery is home to the largest private mausoleum in Europe.
Added by Gisela Monteiro
Temecula, California

Historic Jail

The “jail” hidden away in Old Town Temecula that was never actually a jail.
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England

Highwayman Higgins’ House

The genteel home of a charming thief who fooled a town, and almost cheated death.
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Anwoth, Scotland

Anwoth Old Kirk

The ruins of celebrated theologian Samuel Rutherford’s church, featured in a 1970s cult horror film.
Added by sorleymal
Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Muerbelsmillen

A small museum dedicated to mustard making inside a still-working mill.
Added by duaner
Hanoi, Vietnam

Omamori Spa West Lake

This spa in Hanoi is staffed exclusively by the visually impaired.
Added by megauglyface
Zhongzheng District, Taiwan

Yellow Tiger Flag

The official flag of the short-lived Republic of Formosa.
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Hanapepe, Hawaii

Hanapepe Swinging Bridge

An historic, one-lane, pedestrian suspension bridge on Kauai.
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Eastham, Massachusetts

Nauset Lighthouse

Cape Cod’s historic beacon made famous on a potato chip bag.
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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Major Bosshardt Monument

A statue commemorating 'the greatest inhabitant of Amsterdam of all time.'
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Court-Saint-Étienne, Belgium

Goblet d’Alviella Mausoleum

Freemasonry’s universal creed etched in limestone.
Added by duaner

Bahía Paraíso Shipwreck

The ship responsible for Antarctica’s largest oil spill still lies just below the surface.
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Aruba

Aloe Museum and Factory

See how aloe goes from field to store and discover the history of aloe cultivation in the Caribbean.
Added by DenverApplehans
San Diego, California

‘City of Bonita Drive’

An eye-catching model town in a San Diego backyard.
Added by J873
Schaerbeek, Belgium

Schaerbeek Beer Museum

A collection of 2000 bottles of Belgium's favorite drink.
Added by cdanesh
Sioux City, Iowa

Trinity Heights

This collection of shrines features large statues of Jesus and Mary, plus views of Sioux City.
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Stoke-on-Trent, England

Wedgwood Monument

A monument reduced to a quarter of its original height proves that size isn't everything.
caitlinwilcox Added by caitlinwilcox