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Istria, Romania

Ancient City of Histria

Once a thriving Greek port, now a windswept ruin lost to time.
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Lille Skensved, Denmark

Heksens Hårbånd (The Witch’s Headband)

Legend says an angry old witch’s hair ribbon turned to stone, now streaked across the rock she threw at the church.
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Marietta, Georgia

The Georgia Room at Switzer Library

Strange memorabilia held inside an unassuming library.
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Durham, England

‘Cry for Justice – The Scream’

A Munch-inspired sculpture brings the despair of war to life.
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Poolesville, Maryland

The Old Town Hall Bank Museum and Exhibit Hall

The old building has been restored to its 1907 appearance.
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Potsdam, Germany

Der Mensch bezwingt den Kosmos (The Potsdam Mosaic)

An 18-panel Soviet mosaic showcasing the scientific advances made under socialism.
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Rotterdam, Netherlands

De Tijdtrap

A set of parking garage escalators doubling as a historical overview of Rotterdam.
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Qadian, India

Aqsa Mosque

The founding place and chief symbol of the Ahmadiyya sect of Islam.
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Tokyo, Japan

Sampuru Shops of Kappabashi Street

Tokyo’s “Kitchen Town” hosts a number of shops selling intricate food replicas.
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London, England

The Taskmaster’s House

A former groundskeeper’s cottage, now famous for being the main location of a hit British comedy game show.
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Houston, Texas

POST Houston

A former post office turned venue, food hall, and retail center.
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Seattle, Washington

Golden Age Collectables

Founded in 1961, this comic shop is said to be the oldest in the world.
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Newchurch-in-Pendle, England

The Eye of God at Newchurch in Pendle

This mysterious eye has a debated purpose.
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London, England

St. Govor’s Well

This ancient spring in central London was featured in a Peter Pan story.
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Pune, India

Shivsrushti

A historical theme park based on the life and times of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
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Fez, Morocco

Hammam Seffarine

This historic bathhouse that likely dates back to the 1300s.
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Monterrey, Mexico

The Tree Growing Inside a 7-Eleven

This store may be part of a well-known chain, but it stands out due to the tree growing through the middle of it.
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Vidal Junction, California

Colorado River Aqueduct

This extraordinary project brings water from the Colorado River to Southern California.
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