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Fuente de los Niños Miones
20.6767, -103.3429
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15.2635, -23.7437
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Al Qasr Al Ghamedh (Al Qassimi Palace)
25.7421, 55.9361
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Statue of Lord Laddu Gopal
27.1951, 78.0212
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Stoke Heath, England
The Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings
A slightly surreal menagerie of structures that were lovingly spared from demolition and reconstructed in a field.
52.3148, -2.0724
Brooklyn, New York
Do the Right Thing Way
Spike Lee's provocative film is officially honored right where it was made, the first time a work of art was used as a secondary street name.
40.6893, -73.9333
Crownsville, Maryland
Crownsville Hospital Center
This former asylum for Black Americans is haunted by its history of violence and racism.
39.0221, -76.5998
Farmington, Pennsylvania
Jumonville Glen
The site of the little-known Pennsylvania battle that sparked the Seven Years' War.
39.8191, -79.5879
Hillsdale, New York
Circle Museum
Eight whimsical acres of metal art.
42.2682, -73.4754
Haxey, England
The Haxey Hood
One of England's oldest ongoing games is basically a town-wide scrummage that aims to push a leather tube into a local pub.
53.4898, -0.8383
Manitou Springs, Colorado
Manitou Mineral Springs
There are eight natural springs around town, each with a slightly different taste.
38.8581, -104.9172
Essen, Germany
Villa Hugel
The monumental home of Prussia’s eccentric "Cannon King."
51.4070, 7.0085
Broomfield, Colorado
Shep the Broomfield Turnpike Dog
The final resting spot of the Colorado Transportation Department's beloved unofficial mascot.
39.9310, -105.0950
Moorhead, Minnesota
Hjemkomst Viking Ship
This replica of an 8th century burial ship actually sailed to Norway before returning home to Minnesota.
46.8777, -96.7783
Sacramento, California
Sacramento Locomotive Works
This 19th century train workshop is a treasure trove of railroad history.
38.5872, -121.5006
Witcham, England
World Pea Shooting Championship
The best place to acquire pea shooting fame.
52.3981, 0.1493
Washington, D.C.
Southwest Duck Pond
This lovely pocket park is one of the most under appreciated in D.C.
38.8787, -77.0197
PanenskĂ½ TĂ½nec, Czechia
The Unfinished Gothic Church of PanenskĂ½ TĂ½nec
The 14th-century ruins are said to contain healing powers.
50.2961, 13.9168
Cherhill, England
Cherhill White Horse
The geoglyph once sported a glass bottle eye.
51.4252, -1.9320
Cusco, Peru
Museo de la Coca (Coca Museum)
A fascinating little museum all about the rich history of Peru’s famous plant.
-13.5151, -71.9749
Barcelona, Spain
Street Performers of Las Ramblas
The iconic boulevard is the perfect place to catch sight of a bicycling skeleton, a levitating Satan, or a chef with his head stuck in a pizza.
41.3812, 2.1733
Nottingham, England
Wollaton Hall
This Elizabethan House, which is now a natural history museum, Â played the role of Wayne Manor in a famous movie and played a really important role in WW2 as the base for the US 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment.
52.9479, -1.2097
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